Born in Dartmouth, Darren Fisher is known for his support of local small businesses and community organizations, clean technology, and Canadian Armed Forces Members and their families. He is also a strong advocate and supporter of Canada’s natural spaces and protected areas, healthy active living, and strengthening our public health care system.

Darren grew up helping out in his Grandmother’s store, Fisher’s Stationary. His grandmother, Gloria Fisher, a trailblazing local woman entrepreneur, helped shape his love for supporting local small businesses. And from a young age, Darren learned the importance of volunteering and being actively involved in his community.

Before entering federal politics, Darren was a small business owner and active community volunteer. In 2009, he was elected to Halifax Regional Council and re-elected in 2012. Darren was also elected by his peers to represent them as Deputy Mayor in 2014.

Darren was elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour
in 2015, re-elected in 2019 and again in 2021. In Ottawa, Darren sponsored two Bills in the House of Commons to promote health and safety for Canadians, particularly to ensure the safe disposal of lamps containing mercury and promote sickle cell awareness — both of which are now law in Canada. He has also recently served as Minister of Veteran Affairs.

Darren lives in Dartmouth with his wife Anne, their two children, Bruen and Ava, and their Wheaten Terrier named Tobey.