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Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says a key focus in the federal government’s recent Fall Economic statement deals with a key priority, housing.  Fraser, who is also the federal housing minister,  says the Fall Economic Statement offers a snapshot of the fiscal picture facing the federal government and to advance…

Central Nova MP Sean Fraser expects to see a lot of signals of future direction by the federal government as it releases its fall economic statement Tuesday. Fraser says the statement will give an outlook on where government finances are at the moment.  However he says it also provides an…

The Government of Canada is loaning $125 million to EverWind Fuels to help with the design of its proposed green hydrogen production facility in Richmond County's industrial park in Point Tupper, N.S.

 Central Nova MP Sean Fraser expects to see announcements soon in smaller communities on federal incentives aimed at encouraging more housing development.  Fraser, who is also the federal Housing Minister, says a four billion dollar fund has been created to incentivize municipalities on how homes get built.  Fraser says there…

Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the government is moving ahead with a temporary, three-year pause to the federal price on pollution on deliveries of heating oil in all jurisdictions where the federal fuel charge is in effect. In addition, Central Nova MP Sean Fraser said they will create a…

The Nova Scotia government has identified two bays under provincial jurisdiction where it will consider marine wind farms, but both are home to active inshore fisheries. The province insists nothing will proceed until fishermen are consulted.

History was made in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly Thursday.  Pictou West MLA Karla MacFarlane  became the assembly's first female speaker, elected by her peers in the house. MacFarlane touched on the significance of her election as she took the Speakers chair. MacFarlane, who was the province's Community Services…

Central Nova MP Sean Fraser spoke in the House of Commons on Friday in support of Bill C-49; legislation that would amend the Atlantic Accord to also include regulations for offshore green energy projects, such wind power. Fraser says this is an important piece of legislation.  He says there’s a…

Cape Breton Canso MP Mike Kelloway says work continues on a number of items including national pharma-care, the national dental plan including seniors, and a national school food program. Kelloway said he is working closely with the ministers associated with those portfolios, both to provide feedback from the local riding…

Cape Breton Canso MP Mike Kelloway says work continues on a number of items including national pharma-care, the national dental plan including seniors, and a national school food program. Kelloway said he is working closely with the ministers associated with those portfolios, both to provide feedback from the local riding…