New accessible transportation is coming to the Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley!
New accessible transportation is coming to the Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley!
Today marks one year since Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine and its people.
Today marks one year since Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine and its people.
Registration is now open for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Grant!
Registration is now open for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Grant!
More public transit options are on the way for Pictou County!
More public transit options are on the way for Pictou County!
Health Care
Health care may be a matter of provincial jurisdiction, but requires partners at the federal level to achieve the progress we all want to see for families in need of care.
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month across Canada, and African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia.
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month across Canada, and African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia.
Too many of our neighbours suffer in silence, and too many lose their lives to mental illness every year.
Too many of our neighbours suffer in silence, and too many lose their lives to mental illness every year.
Communities would not be what they are without the incredible people who make them feel like home.
Communities would not be what they are without the incredible people who make them feel like home.
Meet Danny MacGillivray!
Meet Danny MacGillivray, executive director of Chad Transit and a long-standing champion for transportation for Pictou County!
Thank you Northumberland Regional High School!
Thank you Northumberland Regional High School!
New funding opportunity for community services organizations!
New funding opportunity for community services organizations!
Charities and non-profits play a critical role in every community fortunate enough to host one. They help communities by addressing needs such as housing, food security and employment, while providing stability and opportunities to children and youth in need, among many other supports.
Volunteers make big things happen in small communities!
Volunteers make big things happen in small communities!
Huge news for Pictou County!
Huge news for Pictou County!
This morning I announced that the federal government is investing $31.7 Million to help connect every home and business in Pictou County to high speed internet!
Thanks to everyone for coming out for our holiday skate this afternoon!
Thanks to everyone for coming out for our holiday skate this afternoon!
Canada needs more health care workers as our provincial systems continue to experience a shortage of trained professionals.
Today, I announced new funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program that will help:
✅ Reduce barriers to foreign credential recognition for internationally educated health professionals
✅ Provide internationally trained health professionals with Canadian work experience
✅ Facilitate labour mobility between jurisdictions within Canada for health care professionals
Dental coverage for eligible children under 12 is now available!
Dental coverage for eligible children under 12 is now available! Your child’s ability to access oral healthcare should not be defined by your family income, and we have committed to ensuring access for children while we roll out a national dental strategy for all.