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)
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. 🏃♂️
45 years later, his Marathon of Hope still moves this country. Every life touched, every breakthrough — that’s Terry’s legacy. 🏃♂️
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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. 🏃♂️
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.
Thankfully, the kids at Gander Academy know otherwise. 🍔🥗
These reckless comments help no one. Do better.
October 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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.
Thankfully, the kids at Gander Academy know otherwise. 🍔🥗
These reckless comments help no one. Do better.
Remembering the legendary #AceFrehley 💔
October 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Remembering the legendary #AceFrehley 💔
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.
It’s always a privilege to bring the voices of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour to Parliament—and that sense of honour never fades.
October 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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.
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.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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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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
Your point is well received.
I’ve attached the two complete explanatory notes from the BCH FAQ
September 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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
Your point is well received.
I’ve attached the two complete explanatory notes from the BCH FAQ
—displaced by racism, but the spirit of Africville lives on through the resilience of its people and the strength of the families who for over 120 years on this land built a vibrant, close-knit community rooted in history, pride, and deep connection to one another.
July 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
—displaced by racism, but the spirit of Africville lives on through the resilience of its people and the strength of the families who for over 120 years on this land built a vibrant, close-knit community rooted in history, pride, and deep connection to one another.
But what made this facility’s opening especially meaningful was standing alongside members of the Africville community to celebrate the naming of the building: Africville Seasides. 🏒
This land carries deep significance. It is part of the historic Africville community—
This land carries deep significance. It is part of the historic Africville community—
July 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
But what made this facility’s opening especially meaningful was standing alongside members of the Africville community to celebrate the naming of the building: Africville Seasides. 🏒
This land carries deep significance. It is part of the historic Africville community—
This land carries deep significance. It is part of the historic Africville community—
From March 2024 to July 2025, CBSA officers at this new facility seized:
🚗 189 stolen vehicles
🌿 Nearly 2,000 kg of cannabis
💊 Over $200 million worth of narcotics
That’s what frontline border enforcement looks like—keeping Canadians safe.
🚗 189 stolen vehicles
🌿 Nearly 2,000 kg of cannabis
💊 Over $200 million worth of narcotics
That’s what frontline border enforcement looks like—keeping Canadians safe.
July 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
From March 2024 to July 2025, CBSA officers at this new facility seized:
🚗 189 stolen vehicles
🌿 Nearly 2,000 kg of cannabis
💊 Over $200 million worth of narcotics
That’s what frontline border enforcement looks like—keeping Canadians safe.
🚗 189 stolen vehicles
🌿 Nearly 2,000 kg of cannabis
💊 Over $200 million worth of narcotics
That’s what frontline border enforcement looks like—keeping Canadians safe.
This isn’t just another federal building. The MCEF is a critical part of our national security and economic infrastructure. CBSA officers here are on the front lines—intercepting drugs, weapons, and stolen vehicles before they reach our communities.
July 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This isn’t just another federal building. The MCEF is a critical part of our national security and economic infrastructure. CBSA officers here are on the front lines—intercepting drugs, weapons, and stolen vehicles before they reach our communities.
One meaningful moment of the summer was joining members of the Africville community to celebrate the opening of the new Marine Container Examination Facility (MCEF) at the Port of Halifax.
July 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
One meaningful moment of the summer was joining members of the Africville community to celebrate the opening of the new Marine Container Examination Facility (MCEF) at the Port of Halifax.
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. 🧵
While Parliament’s been adjourned, I’ve been busy connecting with folks, businesses, and community leaders across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and HRM. 🧵
July 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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. 🧵
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, we celebrate the incredible people, communities, and values that make Canada the strong and special country we’re so proud to call home.
July 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🇨🇦 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, 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.
I was proud to sponsor Senator Jane Cordy’s legislation to formally recognize this day in Canada.
June 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🩸Today is Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
I was proud to sponsor Senator Jane Cordy’s legislation to formally recognize this day in Canada.
I was proud to sponsor Senator Jane Cordy’s legislation to formally recognize this day in Canada.
Remembering Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s Anne Ring. ❤️
June 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Remembering Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s Anne Ring. ❤️
Now more than ever, we must invest in Canadian industry as we rebuild Canada’s national defence capabilities.
This is a huge opportunity for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and for Canada.
This is a huge opportunity for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and for Canada.
June 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Now more than ever, we must invest in Canadian industry as we rebuild Canada’s national defence capabilities.
This is a huge opportunity for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and for Canada.
This is a huge opportunity for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and for Canada.
While it may not yet fly in every community, know this: our commitment to the 2SLGBTQI+ community is unwavering.
Happy Pride, Canada! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Pride, Canada! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
While it may not yet fly in every community, know this: our commitment to the 2SLGBTQI+ community is unwavering.
Happy Pride, Canada! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Pride, Canada! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It was more than just a flag — it was a message. A message that love is love, that everyone deserves to be seen, and that this country stands for inclusion.
June 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It was more than just a flag — it was a message. A message that love is love, that everyone deserves to be seen, and that this country stands for inclusion.
Every year during #Pride Season, I think back to that powerful moment in 2016 when we raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill for the very first time.
June 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Every year during #Pride Season, I think back to that powerful moment in 2016 when we raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill for the very first time.
Despite all the responsibility he carried, Marc always made time for his colleagues—because he deeply understood how important it is to help the people we represent. He was always generous with his advice and support.
Thinking of his loved ones and all those mourning this loss.
Thank you, Marc. 🚀
Thinking of his loved ones and all those mourning this loss.
Thank you, Marc. 🚀
June 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Despite all the responsibility he carried, Marc always made time for his colleagues—because he deeply understood how important it is to help the people we represent. He was always generous with his advice and support.
Thinking of his loved ones and all those mourning this loss.
Thank you, Marc. 🚀
Thinking of his loved ones and all those mourning this loss.
Thank you, Marc. 🚀
Canada has lost a trailblazer.
So sad to hear about the passing of my former colleague, Marc Garneau—Canada’s first astronaut, a dedicated public servant, and one of the kindest, most thoughtful people in politics.
So sad to hear about the passing of my former colleague, Marc Garneau—Canada’s first astronaut, a dedicated public servant, and one of the kindest, most thoughtful people in politics.
June 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Canada has lost a trailblazer.
So sad to hear about the passing of my former colleague, Marc Garneau—Canada’s first astronaut, a dedicated public servant, and one of the kindest, most thoughtful people in politics.
So sad to hear about the passing of my former colleague, Marc Garneau—Canada’s first astronaut, a dedicated public servant, and one of the kindest, most thoughtful people in politics.
I’m honoured to be sworn in once again as the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. It meant so much to have Anne and Ava there with me.
I’m deeply grateful to the people of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour for placing your trust in me once again. We’ve got a lot of work to do—together. ❤️
I’m deeply grateful to the people of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour for placing your trust in me once again. We’ve got a lot of work to do—together. ❤️
May 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I’m honoured to be sworn in once again as the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. It meant so much to have Anne and Ava there with me.
I’m deeply grateful to the people of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour for placing your trust in me once again. We’ve got a lot of work to do—together. ❤️
I’m deeply grateful to the people of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour for placing your trust in me once again. We’ve got a lot of work to do—together. ❤️
Supporting local businesses truly matters to me. It’s our local shops and services that add vibrancy to our downtown and to communities all across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour.
April 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Supporting local businesses truly matters to me. It’s our local shops and services that add vibrancy to our downtown and to communities all across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour.
It’s been five years, but the memory of the lives taken will never fade.
We remember the heartbreak — and the strength that followed. Nova Scotians stood together in grief and in love, showing the very best of who we are. 💙
We remember the heartbreak — and the strength that followed. Nova Scotians stood together in grief and in love, showing the very best of who we are. 💙
April 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
It’s been five years, but the memory of the lives taken will never fade.
We remember the heartbreak — and the strength that followed. Nova Scotians stood together in grief and in love, showing the very best of who we are. 💙
We remember the heartbreak — and the strength that followed. Nova Scotians stood together in grief and in love, showing the very best of who we are. 💙