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Fairview-Clayton Park

Lina Hamid is a proud Sudanese-Canadian and longtime community advocate. With experience at United Way and other non-profits, she champions equitable policy, housing, and anti-racism. As MLA for Fairview-Clayton Park, Lina is committed to fighting poverty and ensuring every Nova Scotian has the opportunity to thrive.

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September 5, 2025

MLA Update- September 2025

This summer, I have been reminded again and again why community is at the heart of politics. ...
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June 6, 2025

MLA Update- June 2025

Hi Friends, it is an honour to be writing as your Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fairview-Clayton Park. Over the last six months I ...

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Lina Hamid

MLA for Fairview - Clayton Park
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203-3845 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, NS B3L 4G2

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As lights brighten our streets, and music and laughter fill the air, I wish everyone in Fairview-Clayton Park a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
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As lights brighten our streets, and music and laughter fill the air, I wish everyone...

Please note our office is closed for the holidays and will be re-opening on January 5th. During this time you can leave us a voicemail at (902) 404-3220 or email linahamid@nsmla.ca. Messages will be responded to as soon as possible upon reopening. A list of community resources is available at https://linahamid.ca/community-resources/. For connection to community & social services call 2-1-1, text 2-1-1, or visit ns.211.ca.
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Please note our office is closed for the holidays and will be re-opening on January...

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Nova Scotians are spending $400 more each year on their power bills since the Houston...

Our office is proudly serving as a drop-off location for the GEO's Phones for the Holidays initiative ✨ Give the gift of connection by dropping off 📱your wiped phone (any condition) to📍3845 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 203 on weekdays between now and Dec 19th. GEO Nova Scotia (Getting Everyone Online) is a nonprofit dedicated to Digital Inclusion for all, regardless of economic circumstances. Your used phone provides a vital lifeline for Nova Scotians experiencing homelessness or gender-based violence, helping them connect to services and support. Learn more about this incredible cause: https://phonesfortheholidays.ca/ #PhonesForTheHolidays #GEONovaScotia #CommunitySupport #GiveBack
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Our office is proudly serving as a drop-off location for the GEO's Phones for the...

Today is the 108th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. This remains a dark day in our city’s history, marking a catastrophic loss of life and unimaginable destruction. In the face of this tragedy, Haligonians showed incredible resilience, unity and bravery jumping in to action to offer aid, shelter, and support to their neighbours in need. This spirit of mutual support still defines us to this day.
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Today is the 108th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. This remains a dark day in...

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While Nova Scotians are being overbilled and stretched thin by rising power costs, the Houston...

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✨️Holiday Open House Ready✨️ We're almost all set for you to join us this afternoon!...

✨I'm so excited to share that on November 27, 2025 we'll be hosting a Holiday Open House at my constituency office! ✨ Stop by 3845 Joseph Howe Drive (Suite 203- 2nd floor) between 2-4pm for refreshments, activities, prizes and great conversation with a relaxed and festive atmosphere. ☕🍪 Enjoy a coffee/tea and sweet treat 🤔 Test your community knowledge playing Fairview-Clayton Park Jeopardy! 💬 Share your questions and thoughts, and learn more about the work we do in the constituency ♿️ 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 All are welcome! Our office is accessible, and we'll have a kid's craft to help decorate our tree I can't wait to connect and spread some holiday cheer, hope to see you there!
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✨I'm so excited to share that on November 27, 2025 we'll be hosting a Holiday...

Lest we forget Today, we remember and thank our service members and their families. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you, Fairview Legion, for the beautiful ceremony. As your provincial representative, I am honored to have been present. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
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Lest we forget Today, we remember and thank our service members and their families. We...

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Sudan 💔 Our hearts ache for our nation. A nation torn by a proxy war,...

✨️ Community Fridays ✨️ Where could we have been? 🧐🤔
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✨️ Community Fridays ✨️ Where could we have been? 🧐🤔

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More and more households are finding it harder to keep up with everyday costs while...

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Today, PC MLAs voted down a motion to immediately create the Child and Youth Advocate...

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We had so much fun at @crurbanfarm 's Harvest Hootennany and Pumpkin Smash 🎃🚜 We...

🎃🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃🎃 Can you guess where we were?
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🎃🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃🎃 Can you guess where we were?

✨️ Halloween at the @fairviewmarket ✨️ Can you spot Waldo in the second and third pictures?
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✨️ Halloween at the @fairviewmarket ✨️ Can you spot Waldo in the second and third...

✨️🎆 Diwali 🎆✨️ A huge thank you to @ifcns and @novascotia_tamilargal_society for the kind invitation to their Diwali celebrations. It was an honor to be able to participate in such meaningful parts of the occasion. Diwali or "Festival of Lights," is a major celebration symbolizing the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The name literally means "a row of lights," referring to the diyas (oil lamps) lit by celebrants to illuminate homes and temples.
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✨️🎆 Diwali 🎆✨️ A huge thank you to @ifcns and @novascotia_tamilargal_society for the kind invitation...

📢 See details below on a FOOD DRIVE happening this Saturday, Oct 25 in support of our local food banks & honouring the memory of Donna Dodsworth. Keep an eye out for volunteers going door-to-door in Fairview/ Clayton Park, or bring your donations directly to @hillsideunited (12 Flamingo Drive) between 10am-12pm. Thank you to Donna's family and friends as well as Hillside United Church for organizing this important initiative, our food banks need our support more than ever!
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📢 See details below on a FOOD DRIVE happening this Saturday, Oct 25 in support...

🚨OCT 24&25 PLANNED POWER OUTAGE 🚨 impacting customers in the Glenforest/Clayton Park/Woodward/Plateau Area. See details below & please contact my office if you have questions or concerns 902-404-3220 or linahamid@nsmla.ca
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🚨OCT 24&25 PLANNED POWER OUTAGE 🚨 impacting customers in the Glenforest/Clayton Park/Woodward/Plateau Area. See details...

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I had the absolute pleasure of joining @novascotiaacorn today, on International Day for the Eradication...

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This government loves to tell people struggling with the high costs of living that they...

Al Barakah Masjid in Fairview is open and ready to receive neighbors and friends. Drop by to connect and have some snacks!
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Al Barakah Masjid in Fairview is open and ready to receive neighbors and friends. Drop...

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As the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature, it was...

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Truth and Reconciliation is about more than just words or a box to be checked....

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This government has delayed the Child and Youth Advocate Office for far too long. The...

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As a Sudanese-Canadian MLA, I take very seriously my duty to speak up for the...

✨️ Day of Action ✨️ In 2 hours, we knocked on almost 150 doors and had some fantastic conversations and signatures in support for reining in NS Power 💪🏾✊🏽 If you have not yet done so, go to the link in my bio to sign the petition!
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✨️ Day of Action ✨️ In 2 hours, we knocked on almost 150 doors and...

Come join us for a community canvass! Nova Scotia Power is once again the root of Nova Scotian's frustrations and anxieties. With the Legislative Assembly going back for a sitting on the 23rd, I want to bring the concerns of Fairview-Clayton Park to the government. We need more action and less empty words! We will have pens, petitions, clipboards, and snacks and water!!! All you need to do is join us! For more information or to RSVP, please contact us at LinaHamid@NSMLA.ca or 902 404 3220. 🧡
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Come join us for a community canvass! Nova Scotia Power is once again the root...

✨️ ​Happy Ethiopian New Year ✨️ ​We had the incredible honor of celebrating Enkutatash with the vibrant Ethiopian community yesterday. It was a beautiful and moving experience to witness the traditions and shared joy as we welcomed the new year. The food, of course, was amazing!!!! ​Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this special day and for the warm welcome. May the new year bring you all happiness, health, and prosperity! 📸 1 to 4 by the talented @jordanbanyan
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✨️ ​Happy Ethiopian New Year ✨️ ​We had the incredible honor of celebrating Enkutatash with...

✨️ Community Fridays! ✨️ Can you guess where we were? Hint: There are fuzzy trees 🌿
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✨️ Community Fridays! ✨️ Can you guess where we were? Hint: There are fuzzy trees...

What a privilege it was to attend @novavillagens’s 1st Annual Backpack Giveaway! 🎒 The smiles were infectious as children and families walked away with the tools they need to start the school year with confidence. It's more than just a backpack, it's about giving every child a chance to thrive. This initiative is a shining example of the direct, positive impact Nova Village has on the lives of families in our community. Thank you to all the staff for your hard work and dedication, and a special thank you to @quakematthews and @rbc volunteers for the support- it was so much fun to share this special day with you all 🥰 📷 @aj.photovideo
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What a privilege it was to attend @novavillagens’s 1st Annual Backpack Giveaway! 🎒 The smiles...

🚨🚨Residents of PLATEAU CRESCENT & WOODWARD CRESCENT 🚨🚨 Please see the message and attached letter from Nova Scotia Power relating to upcoming outages. **EDIT: we have been advised that due to environmental conditions, this work has been postponed until September/ October. NSP will advise once new dates are in place** “Nova Scotia Power will be conducting equipment upgrades in the off-road powerline section behind homes on Woodward Crescent and Plateau Crescent on August 19th and August 20th. This work is part of our commitment to improving the reliability of your power service and meeting the growing demand for electricity in your neighbourhood. Impacted civic addresses include: Plateau Crescent: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48,50, 52, 54, 56, 58 Woodward Crescent: 3, 7, 11, 17, 21, 23, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 62, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90”
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🚨🚨Residents of PLATEAU CRESCENT & WOODWARD CRESCENT 🚨🚨 Please see the message and attached letter...

✨️ Community Fridays ✨️ Were we in your neighborhood today? Can you tell where we were? We pspspsps'ed at SO MANY cats today 🐈🐈‍⬛️ Orange ones, furry ones, chonky ones, talkative ones and got lots of good pets in 😻😻
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✨️ Community Fridays ✨️ Were we in your neighborhood today? Can you tell where we...

🧡 It's always such a pleasure to get the opportunity to connect with our beautiful community 🧡 We proudly served over 300 hotdogs and chicken kebabs (marinated by yours truly) 😁 Our amazing volunteers killed it and made it all possible! Thursday's BBQ gave us an amazing opportunity to break bread, chat, give away amazing prizes and get in some baby cuddles 🥰 Big shout out to @kristagns for dropping by 🧡 We were so happy to have had @nscece next to us to keep all the littles happy and entertained. @fairviewmarket , thank you for hosting us!
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🧡 It's always such a pleasure to get the opportunity to connect with our beautiful...

On August 1st, we recognize Emancipation Day in Nova Scotia, a day to commemorate the 1834 abolition of slavery across the British Empire. It is a time to reflect on the lasting legacy of slavery and to recommit ourselves to the ongoing fight against systemic racism and inequality. Let's use this day to draw attention to the unreleased environmental racism report in Nova Scotia. This report, which was commissioned to address how racism affects communities' natural environments, has been withheld from the public for over a year. The report's recommendations are crucial for the health and well-being of African Nova Scotian and Mi'kmaq communities that have been disproportionately affected by pollution and toxic waste in the communities. On this Emancipation Day, let's not only reflect on our history but also demand action for a more just future. We must call on the government to release the environmental racism report and work towards a Nova Scotia where all communities can thrive. @timhoustonns @beckydruhanns @nsgov @nspcparty
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On August 1st, we recognize Emancipation Day in Nova Scotia, a day to commemorate the...

✨️ Raffle Prizes ✨️ We will have prizes to giveaway at our FREE BBQ at @fairviewmarket on Thursday! Come for a hot dog, check out the amazing vendors at the market, and a chance to win one of the awesome prizes! Can't wait to see you all there!!
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✨️ Raffle Prizes ✨️ We will have prizes to giveaway at our FREE BBQ at...

Today, I had the privilege of witnessing the incredible work of the @mobilefood_market first-hand as a volunteer. They bring fresh, affordable, and healthy food directly to communities that need it most, bridging gaps where grocery stores are scarce. It's more than just food; it's about dignity, community and access. While the Mobile Food Market's work is vital, it also highlights a bigger issue. Here in Nova Scotia, the issue of food insecurity is a stark reality for far too many. We have the highest rates of food insecurity in Canada, a statistic that should deeply concern every resident and every level of government. We need systemic change from the government to truly tackle food insecurity. This means: * Comprehensive policies addressing root causes like income and housing. * Increased investment in food access initiatives. * Stronger support for local food systems. Community efforts are powerful, but government action is crucial for a food-secure Nova Scotia for all.
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Today, I had the privilege of witnessing the incredible work of the @mobilefood_market first-hand as...

✨️ Community Friday!! ✨️ Can you guess where we were?! Hint is in the second picture!
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✨️ Community Friday!! ✨️ Can you guess where we were?! Hint is in the second...

Farmer's Market Week AND Christmas in July!! @fairviewmarket was buzzing today! As always, I tell myself I won't buy anything but who am I kidding? 😅 Today I left with @coastalcookhousens Chipotle BBQ Spice Blend (which is good on literally everything!), a delicious treat from @carlasplaceitaliangoods whose name translates to "ugly but nice", a beautiful pair of earrings from @jasmajewelry , a plant based, mango lassi flavored probiotic from @bluenose_probiotics and not pictured here but a blueberry scone from Boo Boo's Bakery that I devoured embarrassingly fast
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Farmer's Market Week AND Christmas in July!! @fairviewmarket was buzzing today! As always, I tell...

Traffic congestion is a growing concern in Fairview- Clayton Park. As we plan for a more efficient and less stressful commute, understanding your direct experience with traffic congestion is invaluable.🚗 I'm asking all constituents within the shaded map area to complete our new traffic survey (see link in bio). It's designed to identify the "hot spots" for congestion – both location and time – and to collect your practical ideas for improving traffic flow. The more input we get, the better we can tailor our solutions. Thank you for helping us build a better transportation network.
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Traffic congestion is a growing concern in Fairview- Clayton Park. As we plan for a...

We're out of the office tomorrow, Monday July 21st. You can still reach us by email! See you on Tuesday!
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We're out of the office tomorrow, Monday July 21st. You can still reach us by...

I stopped by @theastercafe for lunch yesterday. It has been a family favorite of ours for years! 😋 The restaurant is impossible to get to by car due to the Dutch Village Road AND Frederick Avenue closure. To get to it by car, I suggest you park on a back street like Birch Street and then walk over. I PROMISE YOU, it is very much worth it. The Ethiopian cuisine served features traditional dishes like spicy beef stews and vegetarian options like mildly spiced lentils and vegetable combinations. Many dishes are designed to be eaten with injera, the spongy Ethiopian flatbread. They also serve traditional Ethiopian roasted coffee. If you're contemplating what to have for lunch or dinner, I strongly urge you to check them out!
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I stopped by @theastercafe for lunch yesterday. It has been a family favorite of ours...

We are hosting a FREE BBQ 🌭🌯 at @fairviewmarket on Thursday July 31st! We will have halal and vegan options available. Come for the food and a chat! Everyone is welcome 👋🏽
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We are hosting a FREE BBQ 🌭🌯 at @fairviewmarket on Thursday July 31st! We will...

Community Fridays...on a Wednesday! We stopped by @hellopetshfx , an awesome local business that, unfortunately, is feeling the hurt of the Dutch Village Road closure. If you're in need of anything from dog and cat food to fun pet toys, make sure you pay them a visit and make a purchase! 🐕🐈‍⬛ Make sure to swipe to the end to see a feature of my Onyx waiting patiently for her beef treats from there!
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Community Fridays...on a Wednesday! We stopped by @hellopetshfx , an awesome local business that, unfortunately,...

Alanna and I dropped by @mcl.people 's BBQ and summer social last week before hitting the doorsteps. We had wonderful conversations with many of the participants and staff. It was a great way for us to see the amazing and positive impact MCL's work has. Thank you for the invite and all that you do!
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Alanna and I dropped by @mcl.people 's BBQ and summer social last week before hitting...

We were at the @fairviewmarket on Thursday hosting a kids activity table! So many little artists dropped by to show off their skills, play hopscotch, and chase bubbles.
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We were at the @fairviewmarket on Thursday hosting a kids activity table! So many little...

Community Friday!! Hmm, where am I?
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Community Friday!! Hmm, where am I?

The Halifax West High School Class of 2025 is full of incredible talent, and I am thrilled to shine a spotlight on Meghan! Huge congratulations to Meghan, recipient of the Youth Civic Engagement and Leadership Book Award. Meghan's remarkable involvement over the past three years truly represents the spirit of leadership and community commitment within our graduating class. From being a primary organizer for Model Parliament and supporting Halifax West's Model UN chapter to her role as Co-President of Student Government, she's made a lasting impact. The future is bright with young leaders like Meghan and her classmates! 💪🏽
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The Halifax West High School Class of 2025 is full of incredible talent, and I...

My letter to the Minister of Labor, Skills and Immigration @nolanyoungmla @nsgov We're seeing serious issues with Nova Scotia's PNP: major processing delays, changing priorities, and a lack of communication. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's hurting individuals, families, and our economy. We need action now to support those who've chosen NS as home!
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My letter to the Minister of Labor, Skills and Immigration @nolanyoungmla @nsgov We're seeing serious...

We had the immense privilege of welcoming 48 new Canadians from 20 different countries into our national family. As someone who stood in their shoes and took my own Canadian citizenship oath just three years ago, I felt an even deeper connection to their joy and pride. These new citizens bring a wealth of diverse experiences and talents that will undoubtedly enrich Nova Scotia and all of Canada. Making the day even more special, it was held on National Indigenous Peoples Day, in the presence of Mi’kmaq Elder Dr. Lawrence Joseph Michael. A huge thanks to WUSC for hosting this ceremony.
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We had the immense privilege of welcoming 48 new Canadians from 20 different countries into...

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