Why we scrapped the Long Gun Registry

Canadians want and deserve to live in safe communities.  Canadians want effective measures to reduce gun crime.  And, rightly, Canadians expect government programs to efficiently contribute to these goals, or to be rep...

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Focused on jobs, growth, and long-term prosperity

As you may have heard, the Harper government recently introduced Economic Action Plan 2012 – a positive plan to grow Canada’s economy for today and into the future. Unlike other places in the world, especially the Un...

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Government of Canada invests in almost 2000 seniors’ projects

May 1, 2012

Ottawa, ON – Seniors across the nation will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland – Colchester – Musquodoboit Valley made the announcement today on behalf of the ...


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Federal funds announced for Millbrook Powwow

May 1, 2012

Millbrook, NS  – Scott Armstrong, Conservative Member of Parliament for Cumberland – Colchester – Musquodoboit Valley, today announced financial support for the Millbrook Powwow celebrating the local arts and culture (or heritage) of the Millbrook First Nation. “Our Government received a strong mandate from Canadians to invest in organizations that support local artists, like the ...


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MP Armstrong announces funding for Tatamagouche Tattoo Festival 2012

May 1, 2012

Tatamagouche, NS – Scott Armstrong, Conservative Member of Parliament for Cumberland – Colchester – Musquodoboit Valley today announced financial support for the Tatamagouche Tattoo Festival 2012, celebrating the local arts and culture (or heritage) of Tatamagouche. “I am very proud that the federal government is supporting the Tatamagouche Tattoo Festival 2012” said Armstrong. “This event ...


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The Government of Canada announces support for Bigfoot Systems to grow

April 21, 2012

Springhill, NS  – Scott Armstrong, MP for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for ACOA and La Francophonie, today announced support from the Government of Canada for Bigfoot Systems Inc. of Mahone Bay. This assistance will allow the company to develop a new plastic footing form for concrete foundations ...


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Building Canada Fund – Communities Component: New Compost Handling Facility for Colchester County

April 13, 2012

Truro, NS – Citizens in the Municipality of the County of Colchester are showing leadership in solid waste management with the construction of  a Compost Handling Facility that will help to extend the life of landfills, protect the environment, and turn waste into a valuable resource. Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, accompanied ...


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