Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe Appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Public Safety and Official Languages

SUDBURY – Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced the appointment of Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, as Parliamentary Secretary to the Associate Minister of Public Safety and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages.

In her role as Parliamentary Secretary for Public Safety, MP Lapointe will support the Minister in overseeing Canada’s national security and law enforcement agencies. This includes working closely with key organizations such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), and Public Safety Canada. Her work will focus on ensuring community safety and addressing emerging security threats, including cybercrime and foreign interference.

As Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages, she will assist in advancing policies and initiatives that protect and promote linguistic duality across Canada, ensuring support for francophone communities in minority settings.

“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and grateful for the opportunity to serve Canadians in these critical portfolios,” said MP Viviane Lapointe. “Public safety and official languages are both deeply important to our communities, and I look forward to working alongside the Ministers to make a meaningful impact.”

She emphasized the urgency of the Public Safety file, stating, “At a time of global uncertainty, ensuring the security and resilience of our country is paramount. Whether it’s strengthening our borders or addressing cyber threats, I am committed to working with our partners to keep Canadians safe.”