Growing up in #Caledonia 🎡, the #QueensCountyFair was always the highlight of the season ❤️ This year’s fair brought great music 🎶, thrilling 🐎 barrel racing, and that timeless sense of community. Traditions like this make #SouthShoreStMargarets truly special 🌾✨

The new #BuildCanadaHomes initiative will help more Canadians get ahead! 🏠🇨🇦 This bold plan will double the pace of home construction over the next decade 🛠️—building better homes, faster, and in a more #Sustainable way. ♻️

Have your say on the #CanadaUSTradeAgreement (CUSMA). 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇲🇽 Submit your feedback by 🗓️ November 3, 2025 to ensure Canadian realities are reflected in international trade relations. ✉️ Email: [email protected] 📮 Mail: 111 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 1J1

I will never condone violence, nor will I condone hateful values. Violence has no place in our society, and neither do beliefs that undermine equality, respect, and dignity.

A fun (and mouth-watering!) visit to Van Dyk’s Blueberry Farm. 🫐 Multigenerational businesses like Van Dyk’s are part of what makes #SouthShoreStMargarets so unique. ❤️ My very first job was raking blueberries in #QueensCounty — a place well known for its blueberry farming heritage. 🌱

Grateful to have connected with my colleagues at #WomensCaucus in #Edmonton this past week.🤩 These meetings are where ideas turn into policies to advance #GenderEquality & ensure women’s voices are heard at every level of decision-making.💪 Let’s build a Canada where every woman & girl can thrive.🇨🇦

1/3 - Big news! We just named the first wave of nation-building projects that are ready for accelerated approvals through the new Major Projects Office.

I sat down with #Barrington Municipal Council to talk about building stronger partnerships across #SouthShoreStMargarets. When we work together, our people — & the industries that sustain us, like fishing 🦞🐟 & clean energy ⚡ — thrive. Getting results faster and better for the people here at home. 🇨🇦

1/2 - 💛 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Let’s break the silence & remind one another that help is always within reach. Our community is here for you.

The #AtlanticCaucus spent a few days in Charlottetown, #PEI discussing our priorities for the fall session of Parliament. 🇨🇦 We toured the new medical school at UPEI — creating more access to healthcare education in rural Canada. This is what shapes our caucus work as we head back to Ottawa.

Mark Carney has announced an $80 million Tariff-Relief Fund for Atlantic Canadian businesses. ⚓💼 This investment will help our seafood, manufacturing, and export industries stay strong, expand into new markets, and keep local jobs secure — even as new U.S. tariffs take effect. 🌊💪

1/2 - I met with members of South Shore Ceasefire Now (SSCN) to discuss their efforts to end the conflict between Israel and Gaza. 🕊️ Conversations like these bring to the forefront what so many in our community are feeling—the urgent need for peace and an end to the suffering.

1/2 - We’re taking bold action to transform #CanadianIndustry — so workers can build big at home 🇨🇦 and compete globally 🌎.

✨ Exciting news for #SouthShoreStMargarets! ✨ We’re now serving even more communities with our new satellite office locations in #Shelburne and #Hubbards. Come by and see us — walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments are preferred! 📞 902-527-5680 📧 [email protected]

🎉 Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or milestone? Our office offers special celebration certificates with a message and signature from your Member of Parliament. 📝 Get yours today: 📞 (902) 527-5680 📧 [email protected]

1/3 - As students head back to the classroom today 🏫, I’ve been preparing for the upcoming fall session of the 45th Parliament. 🇨🇦

I was truly impressed by the Sustane facility. 👏 I watched household waste be transformed into its raw materials to create fertilizers & soils—an innovative & #eco-friendly process. ♻️ I’m excited to see the role #Sustane will play in shaping the future of waste management here in #Canada. 🇨🇦

1/2 - I had a great meeting with Kai Skinner, Vice Chair of #LunenburgPride, to talk about combatting hate in #SouthShoreStMargarets. ❤️

📢 Our constituency office is closed for Labour Day. We will reopen during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) tomorrow, September 2nd. We hope everyone had a safe and restful long weekend! 😌💤 📍517 King St., Unit 102 Bridgewater, NS B4V 1B3

It was a pleasure to sit down with #Rural Caucus Chair MP Dandurand, MP for Compton–Stanstead. 🌾🇨🇦 As Chair & Co-Chair of the Rural Caucus, we had the opportunity to share priorities for upcoming caucus events & the fall session of #Parliament. I’m excited to champion rural priorities this fall. 💪😁

1/1 - I owe so much of my success to my volunteers! 🙏 It was wonderful to reconnect with so many familiar faces at our #VolunteerAppreciation event. We were able to run a positive & energetic campaign that brought me to 85 events across the rising in just 37 days. This work inspires me everyday.

1/3 - It was wonderful to meet with Minister @juliedabrusin.bsky.social in #Halifax with my fellow #NovaScotia Caucus colleagues to talk #CleanEnergy and #ClimateSolutions. 💪

This weekend, the #FishermensMemorialService paid tribute to those lost at sea. ⚓️ After a heartfelt ceremony and performance of Amazing Grace, the #LaHaveIsland Marine Museum dedicated a new Fishermen Memorial Statue, created by Mr.Higgins — a lasting tribute to the generations of lost fishermen. ❤️

1/2 Today in #Halifax, we shared some exciting news for the people of #NovaScotia! I was proud to join Minister @seanfrasermp and other fellow Nova Scotia caucus colleagues to announce over 💲63 million in funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). 👷‍♀️🧱

The 2nd Annual Brooklyn Marina Cardboard Boat Race was a blast! 🛶 Thank you to the organizers for putting on this event & bringing the community together! It was great to join the crowd, cheer everyone on, & celebrate 30yrs of the Queens Boating Association— already looking forward to next year! 🤩

From fan favourites to #RisingStars 🌟, the 2025 #TributeCountryMusicFestival in #Liverpool is always a blast! 🎶 Once known as the Hank Snow Tribute Festival, it’s now held across from the #HankSnowMuseum. What a wonderful way to honour his legacy!

Did you know I send a monthly e-newsletter directly to constituents? 📨 Each edition includes updates from Parliament, information on community events, and other news that matters to #SouthShoreStMargarets. 🌟 Sign up today to start receiving my newsletter in your inbox 🔗 forms.gle/ZtXiqf97DfRe...

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! As a former educator, I’ve seen firsthand the passion and creativity of young people in #SouthShoreStMargarets, and they inspire me every day to work for a future where they can thrive and make a difference. Your voices matter. Your ideas matter. Your future matters.🌟

Officially past the 100-day mark as your MP for #SouthShoreStMargarets! 🎉 Here’s a glimpse at what we’ve achieved together so far — and we’re only getting started. 🇨🇦💪 Song: “Glory” by The Score

Good luck to all the amazing athletes competing in the #StJohnsSummerGames this month! 👏 Shout-out to MP Earle for capturing great shots of our beautiful flag display — and to all the Nova Scotians taking part! We’re cheering you on from #SouthShoreStMargarets. Go make your communities proud! 🇨🇦

Great meeting with my fellow #NovaScotia Caucus members & Minister McGuinty of National Defence & Minister Lightbound of Government Transformation, Public Works & Procurement. 🇨🇦 We discussed strengthening Canada’s defence & infrastructure, & how we can continue delivering for Nova Scotians. 💪

Have your say in the #2025FallBudget! 📊 We’re preparing for the upcoming federal budget — and I want to hear what matters most to you. 💬 📝 Take a minute to fill out the survey via the Linktree in my bio — just click “Have Your Say: 2025 Fall Budget.”

What an honour to take part in #FootstepsofCanadianHeroes.🪖🇨🇦 Thank you to founders Sue & Al Milner for creating such a meaningful campaign. With so many Veterans in #SouthShoreStMargarets, it’s special to come together & honour those who’ve served in major conflicts in the #CanadianArmedForces.

📢 Your August federal benefits are on the way! We’re putting more money back in your pocket — with direct federal support for the things Canadians need most. 🇨🇦💰 Real relief for families and seniors across #SouthShoreStMargarets. 🙌

We’re stepping up for the softwood #LumberSector with bold investments in workers, innovation, & #CanadianMade materials. 🪵🪓 That’s more support for local mills, stronger rural economies, & new opportunities at home and abroad. A major win for our local industry in #SouthShoreStMargarets. 🙌

The Bridgewater constituency office will be closed on Monday, August 4 for Natal Day. We’ll be back, rested and ready to assist you during our regular hours on Tuesday, August 5! 🤩 📍 517 King St Unit 102, Bridgewater NS 📞 902-527-5680 ✉️ [email protected]

Today, we mark Emancipation Day—a time to reflect on the history of slavery & the enduring impacts of anti-Black racism in Canada. People of African descent have been foundational in shaping our identity & in building a stronger, more inclusive country. www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

1/2 - We’re taking Canadian innovation to #Italy — and your business could be part of it! 🇨🇦🇮🇹 From October 12–17, Canadian companies will have the chance to explore new markets and build international partnerships 🗺️ — including those right here in #SouthShoreStMargarets.

1/3 In the face of U.S. #Tariffs and global uncertainty, Canadians expect us to strengthen our own economy 🇨🇦 — and our offshore #WindEnergy plan is a major step in that direction. 🌬️🌊

1/2 Wild Rose Park is becoming a model for #Accessibility in public spaces. 👏 I was proud to speak at the unveiling of new upgrades that make this space more inclusive for everyone.

Cutting costs for #AtlanticCanadians! ✅ Confederation Bridge tolls drop to $20 ✅ Ferry fares cut by 50% for passengers, vehicles, & commercial traffic ✅ Marine Atlantic fares cut by 50% +frozen freight rates Lowering travel costs, boosting interprovincial mobility, & building a stronger Canada. 🇨🇦

1/2 Today we remember the tens of thousands of Acadians who were forced from their lands between 1755 and 1764 during The Great Upheaval. ⚜️ This dark chapter of Canadian history reminds us of the harms of colonialism and the devastating impact of displacement — lessons that still resonate today.

1/2 After a busy few days touring beautiful #SouthShoreStMargarets with @marjoriemichel and @joannethompson, I loved spending some family time at the 4-H exhibition. 🤩

1/4 📢 Nouveaux investissements dans les soins de santé canadiens ! 🩺

1/2 New Investments in Canadian Health Care! 🩺 The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, has announced a $78M investment to strengthen French health services in #AtlanticCanada📍— part of our $206.7M national plan to improve care for official language minority communities across Canada.

The #SecretSauce to the job? Getting things done behind the scenes — and of course, the “get it done bun.” 😁 Our constituency office team is ready to tackle whatever comes our way. Find us at 517 King St, Unit 102 in Bridgewater 📍— and stay tuned as we roll out satellite locations!

Congrats to Bluenose Coastal Action on receiving the maximum funding through the #YouthEmploymentAndSkillsProgram! 👏 This will provide youth with experience in environmental sustainability, conservation, & research — shaping the next generation of leaders & protecting our coastal ecosystems. 🌊🐟

The 4th annual #DockStreetDays festivities did not disappoint! 🚣‍♀️☀️ Yesterday was packed with great events, local vendors, & community spirit. I even got thrown into the tub races! Don’t miss out on today’s events —head down to #ShelburneCounty today for the car show & Guild Hall Market. 🏎️🧺

Enjoyed some Tim Hortons drinks & treats this afternoon with our constituency office team! ☕️ 🍩 Today’s purchases supported #CampDay — Tim Hortons’ annual fundraiser helping Canadian kids go to summer camp. 🏕️ Camp can be life-changing for kids & a huge support for families. Glad we could chip in! ❤️

Attended the #RuralEconomicDevelopment stakeholder focus group in #Antigonish with Secretary of State for #RuralDevelopment, Buckley Belanger. As Vice Chair of the Rural Caucus, these conversations are key to how we advocate for stronger programs & services in rural communities like ours. 🇨🇦🌿