SUDBURY – Local organizations in Sudbury that provide direct support services for people with substance use disorder, and Sudbury’s Member of Parliament, Viviane Lapointe, are raising the alarm on Pierre Poilievre’s recent announcement about his plans to close safe consumption sites across the country. Réseau ACCESS Network, The Go-Give Project, and MP Lapointe say that […]
SUDBURY– Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported, and active members of their communities. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced an investment of $102,702 for […]
Find a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) provider in Sudbury You must ensure that your coverage is in effect before you book an appointment with a CDCP participating provider. Search Sudbury Dental Care providers here. Your Guide to the Canadian Dental Care Plan Who is eligible? To qualify for the CDCP, you must meet all […]
Critical minerals present a once-in-a-generation chance for Canada to drive historic economic growth, create jobs and support the fight against climate change. Already, mining and related industries employ more than 625,000 Canadians and contribute around $100 billion a year to Canada’s GDP, providing a strong supply chain and technical expertise we can leverage. As a […]
Trees play a vital role in sustaining our environment by purifying the air, capturing and storing carbon, and providing new habitat for wildlife. In the global fight against climate change, we have no better ally than our vast forests. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Marc Serré, Parliamentary […]
Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury – on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities – alongside Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, announced over $6.3 million […]
SUDBURY – Building on the government of Canada’s commitment to improve inclusion and financial security of Canadians with disabilities, today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced $1,498,597 in funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF) to support Spark Employment Services in Sudbury. Over 24 months, Spark Employment Services will assist […]
Two researchers at NOSM University and Laurentian University are celebrating major investments in their research today as their projects were successfully awarded funding from grants administered through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance Missions program. One project studies how Gallium, a critical mineral, can be mined more efficiently while the […]
Canada’s pollution pricing system creates incentives for industries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, drives innovation and sustainable business practices, and fosters a cleaner, more environmentally responsible future. Through the Decarbonization Incentive Program, the Government of Canada returns a portion of the proceeds collected from the federal pollution price on large industrial emitters to support […]
SUDBURY – As part of the 2024 Budget roll out, the federal government announced new measures to create more affordable child care spaces – saving more families thousands of dollars and helping more parents return to their careers. These measures include: Offering student loan forgiveness for rural and remote early childhood educators. This will encourage […]
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