1/2 Congratulations, Asher — the folks in our nation’s capital are cheering you on! 🥳👏 This is the kind of thing that makes the South Shore so special. We might be small, but we are mighty — and you’re proof that rural Canada punches above its weight every single time. 💪🌊

Today I met with the #StMargaretsBayHousingCoalition 🏘️ Seeing folks from all levels of government focused on helping our communities grow & thrive was a reminder of why this work is so important. We’re determined to make progress in home & infrastructure building. Let’s keep moving forward. 💪

1/3 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 🧡 This year’s theme focuses on cyber violence 💻📱 As more of our lives take place online, abuse & harassment can follow, making it harder than ever to find safety. The federal government 🇨🇦 is taking action by:

My first Dump Day as MP for #SouthShoreStMargarets & the official start of #LobsterSeason in #NovaScotia! 🦞 I joined the community to watch lobster crews leave the wharf to set traps.⛴️ SSSM is home to the largest lobster fishery in Canada. Thank you to our #Harvesters for keeping food on tables. 🍽️🇨🇦

1/3 During #NationalHousingDay, housing announcements were made across the country 🇨🇦 — showing how quickly our new government is turning #Budget2025 commitments into real action. 💪

We announced nearly $30M for a new Defence Innovation Secure Hub at COVE #NovaScotia —bringing together experts from industry 🏗️, universities 📚, & the #CAF 🎖️to work on #DefenceTech. #Budget2025 is unlocking investments for defence, to create more jobs, improve infrastructure & grow our economy.

Something we can all agree on! 👏 In honour of #WorldFisheriesDay 🎣, I’m highlighting the work of the #RCMP & #DFO in taking down a drug-trafficking operation. After discussing this with Min Thompson & the CIFHF, I was delighted to see conservative colleagues acknowledging this great work in FOPO.

Honoring those who power our fisheries on #WorldFisheriesDay! 🌊🦐 Reflecting on last month’s Fish Harvesters Forum in Halifax—great insights and conversations with participants from across the region. Proud to represent #SouthShoreStMargarets! ⚓️

Joined 80+ teachers on #ParliamentHill for the 26th Teachers’ Institute on #CanadianDemocracy. Honoured to speak, moderate a panel, and reconnect with educators from #SouthShoreStMargarets. Grateful to keep working for the next generation — now as an MP. 🍁📚❤️🇨🇦

Had a productive conversation at New Ross Farm Community Centre with the housing cooperative about plans for a much-needed affordable housing complex 🏡 Thank you to Val and the team — excited to see this project support thriving rural communities and build a stronger Canada 🌱💙 #SouthShoreStMargarets

Honoured to be in Birchtown for the No. 2 Construction Battalion Monument unveiling. Standing on this historic ground, home to Black Loyalists, was a powerful reminder of the Battalion’s courage. Thanks to the Black Cultural Centre, Andrea Davis & Russell Grosse for preserving this legacy. 🇨🇦♥️

A few ways Budget 2025 is helping Canadians get ahead. 🇨🇦 ➡️ $2B for a #CriticalMineralsSovereign Fund to power Canada’s clean-tech 🔋 ➡️ $51B to strengthen the #Infrastructure communities rely on 🏥 ➡️ $13B through #BuildCanadaHomes to build affordable homes faster🏡 This is how you build #CanadaStrong.

This #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek, I want to highlight innovators on the #SouthShore who are reimagining housing. 🏡✨ Interhabs, Cubit Homes & Clattco Home Design are creating housing solutions with #Prefab & #Modular homes — building homes and opportunities across #NovaScotia. 💪❤️

Today, we pay tribute to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples who have courageously served in uniform. Their dedication and sacrifices are an enduring part of Canada’s story. We honour and remember them this Indigenous Veterans Day. #IndigenousVeteransDay #LestWeForget

As I return to #SouthShoreStMargarets this weekend, I’m reflecting on recent government announcements. We announced: ➡️ Sentencing and bail reform to better protect the public ⚖️ ➡️ $660.5M to advance #GenderEquality & end #GBV 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As part of #Budget2025, we’re moving Canada forward. 🇨🇦

Proud to stand with fellow Nova Scotia MPs and PM Mark Carney to build a stronger Canada. 🇨🇦 Budget 2025 invests in a fairer, more resilient future for Nova Scotians. Welcome to the crew, Chris d’Entremont! Great to have you aboard. 😁❤️

Here’s a quick cheat sheet 🗒️ on some of the bills currently moving through the #HouseofCommons and where they’re at in the legislative process. 👩‍⚖️ Later today at 4pm EST, the 2025-26 federal budget 📊 will be tabled in the House. Stay tuned. I’ll be sharing key highlights for #SouthShoreStMargarets 📣

🌞 Canada Summer Jobs is back! Starting today, employers can apply for funding to hire youth aged 15–30 next summer. Let’s help youth gain valuable experience and unlock new opportunities, right here in #SouthShoreStMargarets! 🔗 Apply now and be part of the change: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...

This #NationalPainAwarenessWeek, I’m reflecting on my meeting with MS Canada on improving MS care in rural 🌱 & coastal 🌊 communities like #SouthShoreStMargarets. Let’s ensure geography never limits access to care. #TakeActionForMS 🩺🏥🇨🇦

Honoured to join the Bridgewater Fire Dept last night for their annual banquet 🎊 celebrating courage & community. Congrats to Kevin Read, Gary Misner (40 yrs), Pat Langille (50 yrs) & all honourees! Thank you Chief Nauss & team for always being Ever Ready. 🚒❤️ #SouthShoreStMargarets

🎃 Happy Halloween, #SouthShoreStMargarets! Stay safe: watch for #TrickOrTreaters 🚘, wear reflective gear 🔦, check candy 🍬, and plan a sober ride 🚕. Have fun & spooky night! More tips: www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...

Everyone’s a prophet 🔮 until #SouthShoreStMargarets proves them wrong. April 28, 2025 — called it! 🙋‍♀️

Toured the Mersey River Wind site with Dan Roscoe of Roswall Development. This project is set to generate 5% of NS’s electricity and support our 2030 clean energy goals. With construction starting soon, I’m excited to see it come to life right at home in Queens County! 🌱⚡ #SouthShoreStMargarets

Honoured to attend the Liberal Women’s Commission Luncheon, reflecting on women’s right to vote in Canada. I introduced Elizabeth May, a leader I admire deeply. Empowering women strengthens democracy—let’s keep lifting each other up! ♥️ #WomenInPolitics

Always good to be back home in Queens County! ❤️ I had a wonderful visit in Liverpool this weekend, catching up with folks and hearing ideas on how we can make #SouthShoreStMargarets even better. A big thank you to our amazing EDA and dedicated volunteers. #DayOfAction

Today marks 11 years since the tragic events at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill. 🇨🇦 We remember Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and WO Patrice Vincent, and the bravery of those who defended our democracy that day. We will never forget. ❤️

Wishing a joyful Diwali to all celebrating across the South Shore! 🪔 May the festival of lights bring hope, peace, and prosperity. Let’s continue to share light and warmth, making our communities even more welcoming. ✨ #SouthShoreStMargarets

1/3 We’re investing $1.8B to keep Canadians safe and build stronger, more resilient communities for the future. 🇨🇦

Honoured to welcome Minister Rechie Valdez to the South Shore for an exciting announcement: BDC is investing $100M through CBDCs to support rural entrepreneurs with loans and mentorship, helping small businesses grow, create jobs, and thrive right here at home. #SouthShoreStMargarets

Honoured to host Secretary of State for Nature Nathalie Provost in #SouthShoreStMargarets! 🌿 From #Kejimkujik to #PortJoli, we saw incredible conservation work and learned about the inspiring Pemsɨk Conservation Mosaic, an Indigenous-led vision connecting people, culture & nature. 💚

As we gather with loved ones and reflect on the blessings in our lives, we’re grateful for the strength and kindness of our community. Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving! 🍁💛

These measures will help us build #CanadaStrong. 💪 ✅ Automatic federal benefit delivery 📩 ✅ The #CanadaStrongPass — back during holidays and summer 2026 🎟️ ✅ A Permanent #NationalSchoolFoodProgram — keeping 400,000 kids fed and saving families up to $800 a year 🥪

Today is World Mental Health Day 💚 Let's break the stigma and remind each other: it's okay to not be okay. You’re not alone. Reach out, speak up, and support one another. Need help? 1-888-429-8167 Mental Health Crisis Line. 📞💬

Such a proud day for Liverpool! While in Ottawa for House duty, I was thrilled to see the new Steele Athletic Grounds open. As a huge supporter of track and field, I’m proud the federal government invested $1.8M in this amazing facility. Congrats to all who made it happen! 👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Met with Dr. David Martell 🩺, CAO of the Mental Health & Addictions Unit at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital. We discussed care challenges in rural 🇨🇦. Grateful for his team’s work 💙 Need support? 📞 9-8-8 📞 1-888-429-8167 📞 1-800-668-6868 / text 686868

From 9 years old in a 4-H vest to Grand Champion Poultry Showman, 4-H shaped who I am 🐓💚 Honoured to return as a judge and sponsor at this year’s #Provincial4HShow. Huge thanks to the youth, leaders, and volunteers keeping the spirit strong in #SouthShoreStMargarets 🌱🌟🐄

Happy Women’s History Month 🎀 From a button mushroom farm to Parliament. It’s been a journey of hard work, hope, and dreams. I’m proud to be one of Nova Scotia’s women MPs, in a caucus with the most women. To every young girl wondering if she belongs, you do. Keep dreaming. The future is yours.✨

Honoured to join today’s Mawio’mi for Truth and Reconciliation Day. Grateful to Michelle Roy and to the survivors and families who shared their truths. Reconciliation begins with truth, and lives through action. I carry today’s lessons forward 🧡 #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters

🎉 The #NS55PlusGames last week in #LunenburgCounty brought together over 800 athletes for an unforgettable celebration of sport, spirit, and community🏅💙 Huge thanks to the volunteers, organizers & participants, you showed the best of #SouthShoreStMargarets and the power of connection at every age. 🙌

1/3 🌲 Honoured to join the Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers' Fall Field Day! This community means so much to me, I grew up working in the industry with my grandfather. 💚

1/3 It was great to catch up with the team at Freeman’s Mill, a business I know well from my home in #QueensCounty. 🌲

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.