Darren Fisher
@darrenfisherns.bsky.social
He/Him, Father, Husband, Liberal MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, community guy, lover of small businesses, hockey, vinyl records, dogs and dad jokes. (Posts by my team)
🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Congratulations to students across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour on reaching this incredible milestone. Your hard work and determination have paid off, and we can't wait to see where your future takes you! 💫
Rest in peace Sweet Tobey. You made us the happiest family and we will love you forever. 14 of the most wonderful years, you were the best Boy! I’m so glad you got to Shubie and to the Inclined Plane in the last couple days-your favourite spots! We are so so lucky, and so very heartbroken. 💔 😢
🏗️ 🏘️We’re getting more homes built in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Today I announced that our government has partnered with Millbrook First Nation to help build a new 68-unit apartment building with one, two, and three-bedroom rental homes through the Affordable Housing Fund.
Spoiler alert: it’s here! 👀 ⬇️ Travel to the U.S. from Canada is down for the 14th consecutive month, and Halifax Stanfield International Airport has made the strongest gains in Canada! ⬆️ ✈️ Passenger traffic was up 15% in March alone.
Dartmouth Cove is not a dumping ground. Today, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson said no to infill for the sake of infill in Dartmouth Cove. darrenfisher.ca/minister-of-...
Minister of Fisheries denies Fisheries Act Authorization for infill at Dartmouth Cove
Dartmouth Cove is not a dumping ground. Today, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson said no to infill for the sake of infill in Dartmouth Cove. For nearly four years,
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A real privilege to spend time with the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien today with colleagues Mark Gerretsen and Emma Harrison. His mind’s a steel trap, and hearing his perspective on global events and Canadian politics was incredible. Also confirmed: there’s a lot of Shawinigan in that handshake. 🇨🇦😅
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. 🇨🇦
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.
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: darrenfisher.ca/canadas-new-...
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.
🎅 From our family to yours, wishing you and those you love a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. 🎄
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.
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? 🎄😅🤪
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.
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.
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. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Thank you, Chrystia, for your dedication, many contributions to Canada, friendship, and continued partnership.
Since the boundary changes, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour has grown significantly—to around 100,000 constituents! While Parliament’s been adjourned, I’ve been busy connecting with folks, businesses, and community leaders across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and HRM. 🧵
🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!! 🍁 Today, we celebrate the incredible people, communities, and values that make Canada the strong and special country we’re so proud to call home.
🩸Today is Sickle Cell Awareness Day. I was proud to sponsor Senator Jane Cordy’s legislation to formally recognize this day in Canada.
Remembering Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s Anne Ring. ❤️