Great News in Musquodoboit Harbour!
Musquodoboit Harbour is an incredible community with so much positive change being driven by local residents. Today we shared news that we’re supporting 4 local organizations in the region to improve community facilities that serve seniors locally.
The 43rd Annual Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition
The PC Seniors Festival is underway at the Trenton Rink! This annual festival is back for the first time in a few years and provides a great opportunity for people aged 50+ to get together with their neighbours for a weekend full of fun activities.
The PC Seniors Festival is Underway!
The PC Seniors Festival is underway at the Trenton Rink! This annual festival is back for the first time in a few years and provides a great opportunity for people aged 50+ to get together with their neighbours for a weekend full of fun activities.
There’s a New Playground in the East River Valley
There’s a new playground in the East River Valley! East River Valley Recreation received support from the federal government to build a new natural outdoor playground that will encourage more kids to get outside to play.
New Approaches in Home Construction Right here in Pictou County
Building the homes our communities need will take new approaches to home construction. I visited Eastcut Wood Building Solutions in the Town of Trenton, who is working with local communities to build efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly homes.
Enabling Accessibility: $100,000 for MacDonald Rebekah Lodge
We’re helping make communities more accessible! Thanks to the volunteers at the MacDonald Rebekah Lodge in Sunnybrae for their efforts to ensure every member of the community can participate in events hosted at this historic community hall.
Great Day at Fossil Farms!
We need to embrace new solutions to solve the housing challenges Canadian communities are facing. I recently visited The Shaw Group’s property at Fossil Farms in Nova Scotia to see their modular demonstration houses and to hear how they can help build more homes for families.
First Meeting as Housing Minister!
After being sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, it was important for me to get back home to my own community to discuss how we can advance local solutions to our housing challenges.
Today I became Canada’s new Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities!
Big news - Today I became Canada’s new Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities!
I want to thank everyone who supported me in my time as Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship over the past two years.
Highway 104 is now twinned and open for business!
Highway 104 is now twinned and open for business!
This project created hundreds of good paying jobs for several years, and used local companies based in Nova Scotia that put Nova Scotians to work.
The Canada Child Benefit is increasing!
One of the first initiatives we undertook after forming government back in 2015 was the introduction of the Canada Child Benefit which stopped sending child care cheques to the wealthiest households, and put more money in the pockets of 9 out of 10 families.
Discussing The Atlantic Growth Strategy
The Atlantic Growth Strategy provides a tremendous opportunity for the federal government to work with Atlantic Premiers to advance the economic needs of the region.
Good luck to Athletes at the 10th North American Indigenous Games!
Good luck to everyone competing at the 10th North American Indigenous Games!
This year’s event will be hosted right here in Nova Scotia and will see more than 5,000 Indigenous athletes, coaches and staff from more than 750 Indigenous Nations taking part.
Applications are now open for the Housing Accelerator Fund!
Applications are now open for the Housing Accelerator Fund!
There are immense housing needs in our community and across Canada. To help build more homes more quickly, we introduced the $4 Billion Housing Accelerator Fund.
Expanding Accessibility: $100,000 Grant for Pictou County Women's Resource and Sexual Assault Centre
The Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre provides extraordinary services to our community, but the incredible staff and volunteers need our support to make their supports accessible to everyone here at home.
Grocery Rebates begin today!
Grocery Rebates begin today!
In order to help families who are struggling with the cost of groceries, we launched a grocery rebate that arrives as direct cash support beginning today.
An unforgettable moment at the Blue Jays game!
An unforgettable moment at the Blue Jays game as Molly and I welcomed new Canadians to the field to celebrate their citizenship ceremony and first Canada Day! Thank you to the team for creating this incredible moment. Welcome to Canada, our newest Jays fans!
Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day! Bonne Fête du Canada!
I hope you get to celebrate being Canadian with your loved ones today.
Fighting climate change and making life more affordable!
More federal support is on the way to help fight climate change and make life more affordable!
Today, we announced more than $100 Million for Nova Scotia through the Low Carbon Economy Fund.
Another session in the books!
Another session in the books!
I’m back home to spend time in the constituency for the summer and with this session wrapped, I’m proud to look back on these last few months and acknowledge what we’ve accomplished together.