Today marks the 94th anniversary of the Statute of Westminster. 🇨🇦 A defining moment in Canada’s history, the Statute of Westminster affirmed our nation’s legislative independence and strengthened Canada’s place as a self-governing country within the Commonwealth.

Congratulations to the new Dartmouth East PC Association President Mr. @BadenMercer. Together, let’s continue to build up Nova Scotia with Premier @TimHoustonNS to ensure the next generation is set up for success and sustainable prosperity.

It has come to my attention that earlier this week there was an order issued prohibiting individuals working in certain court facilities from wearing poppies while on duty in those locations. This order was issued under the guise that the poppy is somehow a ‘political statement.’ This is disgusting. The poppy is not a political statement. It is a symbol of remembrance and respect for the fallen and those who served and continue to serve our country. Poppies have been worn in Canada since 1921. We have courts and a democracy because of the courage of those who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of, and in defence of, the very rights and freedoms we enjoy. The judges who issued this order are wrong. While I respect the independence of the judiciary, I respect veterans, the very people who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country, our values and our democracy, more. It is not lost on me that our veterans fought so we can enjoy the freedoms the courts uphold. That’s why I find it impossible to believe any judge would ban a symbol of respect for the fallen, our veterans and their families. I stand firmly behind anyone who wants to wear a poppy in their workplace. Because of the actions of these judges, if necessary, I will introduce The Nova Scotia Remembrance Observance Act that will enshrine the right to wear a poppy in the workplace from November 1 to November 11.

🇨🇦 Starting each school day with the national anthem is more than a routine—it’s a tradition that inspires pride in Canada. That’s why our PC government directed all schools to play it daily. Do you support our move? Add your name today.  SIGN in support: pcpartyns.ca/o-canada/

Today marks the start of the fall sitting of the legislature! Your PC team will be hard at work passing legislation to unlock Nova Scotia's full potential. ✅ Follow us across all social media channels to stay up to date on what's happening at Province House!

BREAKING: Our PC government has issued a new directive requiring all schools to play the national anthem every morning. A simple tradition that builds pride in Canada and respect for our shared values. Add your name in support today: pcpartyns.ca/o-canada/

JUST IN: More flights to and from PEI... PAL Airlines – will soon provide daily connections between Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Fredericton and Moncton. There will be two daily flights between PEI and Halifax. No specific date - but we're told "later this year" #PEI #peipoli

On this day, we pause to remember the brave Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who made the ultimate sacrifice at Beaumont-Hamel and in battles beyond. The loss suffered by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment on July 1, 1916, left a mark on our province that time cannot erase. We honour their courage. We carry their memory. We will never forget.