I have spent my lifetime volunteering and working to make my home community of Dartmouth the best it can be for the people who live, work and play here. Being the MLA for Dartmouth South - Portland Valley and Minister of Labour and Advanced Education, Immigration, Voluntary Sector and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women is another way for me to be of service to this community and others across Nova Scotia.

This constituency of Dartmouth South - Portland Valley is more than our citizens, our buildings, our workplaces, our infrastructure, our history and our natural wonders.  It's also how we work together to meet challenges and look after one another.  It's how we express our work ethic, our creativity, our skills.  It's how we protect our environment, build on our past, and support citizens of all ages. It's how we earn a living and how we relax.

As the Minister for Labour and Advanced Education, I have an opportunity to use my experience, commitment and energy to work with groups throughout Nova Scotia. I look forward to this challenge.

I want to hear about what's important to you, so please contact me or stop me on the sidewalk or talk to me as we go about our daily activities. Together, we can make a difference!