Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament
ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES
My previous newsletter included errors about the upcoming electoral boundary changes that are taking effect this month.
Yes, the electoral boundary redistribution is taking effect on April 15th, 2024.
However, these changes will not impact my role as your federal representative. Until Parliament is dissolved for an election, I will continue to proudly serve as Member of Parliament for communities on the Eastern Shore, and in Eastern Passage and Cow Bay.
I apologize for this miscommunication and for any confusion it has caused. It is an honour to continue my job as your voice on Parliament Hill, and I thank you for your continued support.
BUILDING FUTURES EMPLOYMENT SOCIETY
I recently had the opportunity to stop by the Building Futures Employment Society with the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities.
Nova Scotia is leading the way in disability inclusion. Our federal government will continue supporting people with disabilities directly by implementing programs such as the Canada Dental Care Plan, which will begin accepting applications for those with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificates in June 2024.
Learn more about Disability Inclusion in Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability-inclusion-action-plan.html
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Day, $28.9 million in funding was announced towards fifteen projects across Canada supporting Women in the skilled trades, including Atlantic Canada Regional Council’s Sisters in the Skilled Trades Project Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s Advancing Women in Apprenticeship project.
Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/women-skilled-trades-initiative.html
CANADIAN BREWERS
Canadian brewers are source of pride for communities and play an important part in supporting local economies. To support their operations, our government has decided to extend the cap on the excise duty adjustment for beer, wine and spirits, effective April 1, 2024. Additionally, for two years, we are cutting the excise duty by half on the first 15,000 hectolitres for all Canadian brewers, providing a typical craft brewery with up to $86,952 in tax relief.
HALIFAX TRANSIT MILL COVE FERRY SERVICE
Big news for Bedford: the long-awaited Halifax Transit Mill Cove Ferry Service project is coming to fruition. Through a combined investment of nearly $260 million from federal, provincial and municipal levels of government, the project is entering its second phase, which will focus on the design and construction of the terminals and procurement of ferries. This project will bring positive changes to future housing developments in neighborhoods around the Bedford Basin, making it easier for both current and future residents to get around and stay connected.
