Category Archives: Issues

When I received Feed Nova Scotia’s invitation to go a day without eating to help raise awareness of hunger issues I was happy to oblige. It is one thing to be aware that too many of our friends and neighbours do not have enough food, it is another thing altogether to walk a mile in their shoes. In my long political career, I’ve visited countless food banks (in fact I’m visiting one or two next week). I’ve met with leaders… Read more »

These were my prepared remarks on our NDP Opposition Day Motion calling on the government to reject the Canada- China Foreign Investment Protection Act – April 18, 2013 Mr. Speaker, there is not much time, but I will try to make a couple of points. First, the reason why we oppose this FIPA and why we want to engage in much more public discussion is that we want to see increased trade with countries like China, with emerging economies, but… Read more »

It was a lively and productive convention in Montreal over the weekend. It was wonderful to watch, and participate, as nearly 2000 New Democrats discuss and debate policy with the sort of integrity and respect for differences in opinion that we would like to see in the House of Commons. I’m proud and pleased to say that three important policy resolutions that were drafted by our riding of Dartmouth – Cole Harbour have been debated and successfully passed. I am… Read more »