Timothy HalmanMinister of Environment and Climate Change; Minister of Service Efficiency; Chair of Treasury and Policy Board

Recent interventions

A teaser slice of each chamber intervention — read the full text on the official record.

1. LOCAL ORGS.: CRITICAL FOOD SUPPORT - THANKS

   I rise today to recognize the organizations across Dartmouth East that are providing critical food support to some of our most vulnerable residents. Thanks to our government's Feeding Communities Fund, $55,000 is being i…

   2026-04-08·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

2. POPPY & CO. POTTERY CAFE: LOCAL BUSINESS - RECOG.

   It's always exciting to see new small businesses bring creativity and connection into our communities. I'd like to recognize Poppy & Co. Pottery Cafe, a new addition to Dartmouth East. This cozy and creative space bring…

   2026-04-07·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

3. ABUNDANCE STORE: LOCAL BUSINESS - RECOG.

   I rise today to recognize the Abundance Store. The Abundance Store is a welcoming second-hand clothing boutique operated by the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia. More than a place to shop, it is a space of…

   2026-04-02·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

4. COBS BREAD: LOCAL BUSINESS - RECOG.

   I'd like to take a moment to recognize a wonderful local business in Dartmouth East, COBS Bread. COBS Bread is known for baking fresh products every single day, offering everything from their famous cinnamon buns and ho…

   2026-04-02·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

5. ECC: CONSERVATION FUNDING AND DEADLINES MISSED - EXPLAIN

   Despite the legion of doom and gloom rhetoric around this file, we are moving forward with the federal government. As a matter of fact, the federal minister, the honourable Julie Dabrusin, reached out to me yesterday. It…

   2026-04-01·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

6. LAPIERRE, OWEN BLAIR: 90TH BIRTHDAY - BEST WISHES

   I rise today to recognize a very special milestone. On April 12th, Owen Blair LaPierre will celebrate his 90th birthday. Ninety years is a remarkable achievement and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a lifetime of mem…

   2026-04-01·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

7. ECC: CONSERVATION FUNDING AND DEADLINES MISSED - EXPLAIN

   We've preserved thousands of hectares in the last four-and-a-half years; significant achievements. We've moved the needle from 12.7 percent to about 14.5 percent. That's thousands of hectares. That is why a federal Minis…

   2026-04-01·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

8. MILLER, PERRY: HUMBLE HARVEST - RECOG.

   I rise today to recognize Perry Miller, a dedicated and hardworking member of our community whose vision and commitment are making a meaningful difference in the fight against food insecurity. Perry is the driving force…

   2026-03-30·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

9. ECC: LAND AND WATER PROTECTION PROMISES - EXPLAIN

   The statement is inaccurate. At the end of March, the funding from the federal government is coming to an end. I want to take this opportunity to thank the federal government for their partnership. We will file the actua…

   2026-03-27·House of Assembly·Official record ↗

10. DARTMOUTH TITANS: PROV. CH'SHIPS. - RECOG.

    Speaker, today is a very special day in Nova Scotia. Today at the Dartmouth Cole Harbour Titans Gymnastics & Trampoline Club, Dartmouth Titans is hosting the provincial championships. You have incredible, dedicated athle…

    2026-03-27·House of Assembly·Official record ↗