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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents who: have an annual adjusted family net income of less than $90,000 and don’t have access to dental insurance Applications will open in phases starting with seniors. Find out when you can apply. Other coverage for families with young […]
Two Sudbury organizations will be offering free clinics this tax season with support from the federal government. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced $34,160 through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) for United Way Centraide North East Ontario/ Nord-est de l’Ontario and the Sudbury Community Service Centre. Through the Community Volunteer […]
SUDBURY – Gender-based violence costs women and gender-diverse people their lives and has profound effects on our communities. Preventing and addressing gender-based violence is a crucial step to advancing gender equality in Canada. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, joined by Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality […]
SUDBURY – Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home, but as we’ve seen in our community, far too many people face the daily reality of homelessness. The cold, winter months bring new challenges for those who are unsheltered. In response to the escalating issue of homelessness in Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, Member of […]
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