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May 17, 2024

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MP Lapointe announces funding of over $1,400,000 for Spark Employment Services to increase access to employment opportunities

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 […]

May 13, 2024

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MP Lapointe announces $1.1M for Sudbury Researchers to Advance Mining-Related Projects

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 […]

May 10, 2024

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Canada cuts carbon pollution with funding for Glencore Canada Corporation project

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 […]

April 11, 2024

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More $10-a-day child care spaces coming to Sudbury

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 […]

April 5, 2024

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Federal government extends support for mineral exploration

The federal government has extended the 15-per-cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for investors for an additional year. The Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, which was scheduled to expire on March 31, 2024, provides important support to junior mineral exploration companies. Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe,  says the tax credit  is a big boost for […]

March 25, 2024

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Canadian Carbon Rebate

There is a lot of misinformation regarding the Canadian Carbon Rebate (CCR). I believe it’s important to clarify what the CCR is – and isn’t – and provide some facts on the Carbon rebate. Is it a Tax? The Canadian Carbon Rebate (CCR) was not created to generate revenue for the federal government. In fact, […]

March 25, 2024

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MP Lapointe announces $150,620 in funding for YES Theatre

SUDBURY – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament Sudbury, announced $150,620 in funding for YES Theatre. MP Lapointe made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The investment supported the Theatre’s 2023 summer festival and will be used to purchase a new lighting console and counterweight fly system that […]

March 1, 2024

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Delivering better healthcare for Sudbury

SUDBURY— MP Viviane Lapointe, MP Marc Serre, and Prime Minister Trudeau are in Sudbury today sharing details of the Canada-Ontario healthcare agreement. The Government of Canada recently announced a new $3.1 billion agreement to improve health care in Ontario. This investment will help increase access to family doctors, reduce wait times, hire more health care workers, […]

February 22, 2024

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MP Lapointe hosting two passport clinics

Planning to travel?  Looking to renew your passport? We are here to help! Our team will be on-site to help you with your passport application. Bring your completed application, or one of our staff can help you complete your application. Leave your application with us and we will send it to Passport Canada on your behalf. […]

February 9, 2024

3 min read

MP Lapointe announces Federal government support for construction of over 300 homes in Greater Sudbury

SUDBURY – Today, the federal government announced over $73 million in funding through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) – a key pillar of the federal government’s National Housing Strategy – to support the construction of 347 homes for those in need in Greater Sudbury. The announcement was made by Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for […]