Darren Fisher

Please see my statement on the ongoing situation in the Middle East:

What. A. Game. 🥈
Heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat hockey. Not the ending we wanted, but no one can question the grit. That’s a team that left it all on the ice.

Thank you, Team Canada. 🇨🇦

Flags of Allied countries at NATO Headquarters in Brussels where Canada’s flag flies at half mast

The work we do here with our Allies matters internationally, and it matters back home. ❤️
If you look closely at the photo, you’ll see our Canadian flag here at NATO in Brussels remains at half mast out of respect for Tumbler Ridge. 🇨🇦

Representing Canada in rooms like this is something I’ll never take for granted. Dartmouth—Cole Harbour has a proud military tradition, and we’re home to a well-established and growing defence industry.

This type of relationship building deeply matters to me. We continue to discuss the importance of ramping up defence spending, which as you know Canada’s rapidly undertaking, and the need to better coordinate defence procurement with our NATO Allies.

Darren with the president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

Parliamentarians from across the Alliance have gathered to strengthen support for NATO, reinforce transatlantic ties, and ensure the democratic link between Allied governments and the citizens we represent remains strong.

Photo of delegation up against a stone wall

In my role as Vice President of the Canada NATO Parliamentary Association, I’m in Brussels this week with our Canadian delegation for NATO Parliamentary Assembly meetings.

It is free, takes just a few minutes, and allows officials to contact you in case of an emergency at your destination, a natural disaster, civil unrest, or even a personal emergency back home.

A simple step that can make a big difference while you are away.

Graphic asking folks to register as a Canadian Abroad, including a QR code at the bottom.

Don’t forget! 🌍🍁

If you are travelling outside Canada, whether for vacation, work, or living abroad, make sure you register with the Government of Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad service.

You can register here:
travel.gc.ca/travelling/r...

Canada’s auto sector is facing real global pressures. We’re investing in Canadian manufacturing, protecting jobs, and positioning Canada as a global EV leader. 🚗🔋🇨🇦

Read more:
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We’re launching the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. That’s going to put hundreds of dollars more into the bank accounts of over twelve million Canadians, starting this year.

Holiday photos of Darren and the Fisher Family, set up to look like a scrap book with Polaroid images. And it says “Merry Christmas! —The Fishers”

🎅 From our family to yours, wishing you and those you love a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. 🎄

Colleen Jones, champion curler and CBC reporter, dies at 65 | CBC News Jones’s celebrated career paved the way for other women in sport and broadcasting

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An incredible Nova Scotian. 🥌💔

I am heartbroken to hear the news that Colleen Jones has passed away. She was fiercely passionate about Canada, a remarkable curler, and a true champion. 🇨🇦

My heart goes out to her family, to all who loved her, and to everyone she inspired.

Cover of Canada strong tour guide to budget 2025. Featuring homes being built. PM Carney at a podium. Tradespeople working. And. Beautiful landscape with homes and a road.

Canada is facing real global uncertainty — and Budget 2025 lays out a plan to strengthen our country from within. A plan to build an economy by Canadians, for Canadians, rooted in resilience and opportunity.

Read Canada Strong: Your Guide to Budget 2025 👉 darrenfisher.ca/wp-content/u...

Hinterland Who’s Who — The Talking Tree.

Deep in a mall in Dartmouth… an unexpected species thrives. 🌲

Woody the Talking Christmas Tree awakens in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia!
Do you love him? Or? 🎄😅🤪

So proud that Budget 2025 invests $80 million over four years to the Terry Fox Research Institute, supporting their incredible work in cancer research so more Canadians will have access to modern treatments they need to thrive. ❤️

We honour Terry best by continuing the journey he began. 🏃‍♂️

Darren holding a Terry Fox Run sign. Wearing a white shirt with Terry Fox’s face on it. Canada Flag and Nova Scotia flag on poles in background

Terry Fox showed us what courage and hope look like. ❤️🇨🇦

45 years later, his Marathon of Hope still moves this country. Every life touched, every breakthrough — that’s Terry’s legacy. 🏃‍♂️

Conservative MP Clifford Small called the National School Food Program “garbage” and said it hasn’t fed one child in Canada.
Thankfully, the kids at Gander Academy know otherwise. 🍔🥗
These reckless comments help no one. Do better.

September 10th, my birthday, 1975. I bought Kiss Alive. For 50 years now, I’ve rarely gone a week without playing the music of my youth. My passion for music began and grew alongside my passion for this scruffy, chaotic, wonderful rock band. Every year brought new albums, new sounds, new memories. The Catman. The Demon. The Starchild. And the mighty Space Ace, Ace Frehley. A guitar player that everyone tried to copy for decades. Ace was the man. Quite possibly the only true musician in the band when it all began. He was wild. He was wacky. He had the greatest laugh in rock and roll. Rest easy, Ace. You meant the world to me. You’re a legend, always will be. 🎸❤️

KISS albums scattered

Colourful KISS, the band albums scattered around

Remembering the legendary #AceFrehley 💔

Picture of Canadian Parliament’s West Block from down below looking up towards the sky. The sky is filled with pillowy white clouds.

Another busy week here in Ottawa! 🇨🇦
It’s always a privilege to bring the voices of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour to Parliament—and that sense of honour never fades.

Quote graphic featuring the following quote from Prime Minister Carney’s statement on Canada’s recognition of Palestine: “Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.”

Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.
 
My statement: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

I’m truly honoured to be appointed Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), and deeply grateful to Prime Minister Mark Carney for placing his trust in me to serve in this important role.

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Affordable Housing Housing is considered affordable when it costs less than 30% of a household's before-tax income, based on the median household income in a given region. This type of housing is aimed at middle-income households, such as essential workers (e.g., construction workers, care providers, teachers, nurses, etc.). It reflects what people in the middle of the income spectrum can reasonably afford in their local area.

Deeply Affordable Housing Housing is considered deeply affordable when it costs less than 30% of a household's before-tax income, based on the median income of low- or very-low-income households in a region. This type of housing supports those with limited or fixed incomes, such as minimum wage earners, low-income seniors, or people receiving social assistance. It ensures that even the most economically vulnerable can access safe and stable housing, including people experiencing homelessness through housing first approaches and supportive housing options.

I’m pushing to see that we have deeply affordable opportunities in Shannon. I believe rent geared to income and other options in the affordability spectrum are crucial.

Your point is well received.

I’ve attached the two complete explanatory notes from the BCH FAQ

Thanks for this
Those are minimum definitions listed for BCH, not what the entire redevelopment of Shannon could or should be.

CLC is still finalizing their phase 1 plan & what that affordability will look like. They’re guided by the work of affordable housing experts www.clc-sic.ca/newsroom/aff...

Statement by the Prime Minister on the Hon. Chrystia Freeland’s service to Canadians.

Thank you, Chrystia, for your dedication, many contributions to Canada, friendship, and continued partnership.

Didn’t rise

First meeting was a good one! 🍃♻️