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SUDBURY — Today, the Governments of Canada and Ontario announced that the City of Greater Sudbury is receiving up to $45.3 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 100 per cent for residential developments from March 30, 2026 to March 31, 2029. The funding […]

Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor  Across the country, arts and cultural organizations strengthen communities and create opportunities for Canadians to connect through shared stories and experiences. As the world changes rapidly, the Government of Canada is focused on what it can control: investing in the people and organizations […]

SUDBURY – Last week, the Federal Government’s Standing Committee on National Defence tabled a report in the House of Commons. The Report is titled “Strengthening Canada’s Resilience on the Critical Mineral Front.” The study was initiated by Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, who brought forward a motion at the Defence Committee earlier this […]

Everyone in Canada deserves access to timely, responsive and equitable supports and services when experiencing gender-based violence, regardless of where they live. Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), alongside Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced an additional investment of up […]

Sudbury, ON – Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, has been selected to serve as Chair of the Ontario Liberal Caucus. The Ontario Liberal Caucus is the third largest caucus on Parliament Hill, next to the Liberal National Caucus, chaired by Prime Minister Mark Carney, and the CPC Caucus, chaired by Pierre Poilievre. There […]

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $1.2 million in the Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury (AHA) to support the ongoing delivery of the Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program (NOBEEP) until March 2030. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of […]

SUDBURY – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced Sudbury would receive up to $787,000 in federal funding to help the city respond to the urgent challenge of unsheltered homelessness and encampments. The funding is made available through the federal government’s Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). The funding will be directed to […]

Sudbury, ON – Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to build affordable housing across the country. We are focused […]

SUDBURY – Arts and culture organizations in Canada’s official language minority communities play a vital role in strengthening the creative economy and fostering vibrant, inclusive local communities. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament Sudbury, announced total funding of $242,250 for Carrefour francophone de Sudbury. She made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, […]

SUDBURY – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced an investment of $150,000 for Cambrian College, from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support an innovative applied research project that will advance Canadian-made technology for remote and extreme environments. Through Cambrian R&D, the applied research division of Cambrian […]