Happy Tartan Day!

Today is a day for the millions of Canadians with Scottish roots to celebrate their culture and heritage.

Canadians should be able to afford a place to live in the cities and communities where they go to work.

We are scaling up the Apartment Construction Loan Program to provide low-cost loans to builders who offer rents at prices that middle class workers can afford.

We've got to build more homes in this country, and we've got to do it fast.

In the next couple of weeks, we will be introducing our comprehensive plan to get it done.

We’re launching a National School Food Program!

When kids eat well, they do better at school.

But kids shouldn’t go without the food they need to be healthy or to get the most out of school. We’re launching a National School Food Program!

This is going to make a big difference, and I’m looking forward to seeing more programs offered at schools in our region!

If you pay your rent on time every month, that should count for something.

As part of the upcoming federal budget, we’re going to make it easier to use your rental history to qualify for a mortgage so you can buy a home.

The best education you can get in politics comes from your community.

Thanks for the conversations. Looking forward to seeing folks around home over the next few days!

Clean hydrogen will bring good-paying jobs to Nova Scotia and help build a net-zero future.

Canada is one step closer to being the clean energy supplier of choice for the future, and it starts right here in Nova Scotia!

Earlier this week I paid tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney in the House of Commons.

He had a remarkable impact on our region, our country, and I am grateful for the advice and guidance he provided to me over the years.

One of my favourite programs across government is the Canada Child Benefit, and the latest payments will start arriving today!

This policy puts cash directly in the hands of parents to help with the cost of raising a family.

This week we’re recognizing the transit operators and workers who keep our communities running.

Make sure to thank your transit operator the next time you take public transportation!

Huge congrats to StFX University!

This week I visited some of the researchers and grad students to celebrate research awards of more than $18 Million that will support the cutting-edge research taking place on campus and with partners across Canada.

Some big Housing Accelerator Fund news right here at home!

Some great work will be done to make sure more affordable homes are getting built, that homes are going to be closer to bus stops, and that there are better spots for students to be renting.

Good News for travellers between NS and PEI!

The MV Saaremaa 1 is returning to the Wood Island - Caribou route to ensure a two vessel service this summer.

I had the chance to spend some time this week at NSCC Pictou to take in a performance of the Umoja African Drummers, made up of siblings Muresia, Muriko, and Murtriko Izzard.

March 8th marks International Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate women’s achievements and to build support for the effort to break down barriers to success and equality that remain in place.

Need help filing your taxes?

Every year people go without some of the benefits they are entitled to because they haven’t filed their taxes.

There are free tax clinics available throughout Central Nova, including in Musquodoboit Harbour, Sheet Harbour, Antigonish, and New Glasgow.

Great news for Pictou County!

We’re supporting five water infrastructure upgrades in Stellarton, New Glasgow, Trenton, and the Municipality of Pictou County.

I’m saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Nation’s great leaders.

The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney is a political giant who can be credited with achieving progress on what he called “big ticket items” - those bold ideas on matters of importance that help shape the world we live in.

Kids deserve a high-quality childcare system that will provide them with the best start in life and parents deserve a break when it comes to the cost of raising a family.

We’re investing in Nova Scotia to make that happen.