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MP Lapointe announces over $1M for local organizations funded under the Community Services Recovery Fund
September 15, 2023
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MP Lapointe announces over $1M for local organizations funded under the Community Services Recovery Fund

SUDBURY – Community service organizations are at the forefront of addressing community needs. During the pandemic, many of these vital organizations struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving and a greater reliance on digital tools. Their post-pandemic recovery is key to their continued ability to offer services and adapt […]

The Government of Canada teams up with the Northern Ontario Angels to create 750 jobs
August 31, 2023
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The Government of Canada teams up with the Northern Ontario Angels to create 750 jobs

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of $1,834,000 in Northern Ontario Enterprise Gateway (Northern Ontario Angels), a not-for-profit organization led by a board of volunteers that links private investors with Northern Ontario business to stimulate investment opportunities in the region. Minister Hajdu was […]

More support from the Government of Canada in local businesses across Northern Ontario
August 30, 2023
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More support from the Government of Canada in local businesses across Northern Ontario

The federal government is investing over $6 million in support of 13 diverse projects across the region. August 30, 2023 – Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced FedNor investments totalling $6,018,795 in support of thirteen […]

MP Lapointe and MP Serre announce investment of $205,000 to expand local trail network in Sudbury
August 24, 2023
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MP Lapointe and MP Serre announce investment of $205,000 to expand local trail network in Sudbury

Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a non-repayable FedNor contribution of $205,000 to support the expansion of Kivi Park’s existing network of trails and boost tourism to the region. The announcement was made […]

MP Lapointe and MP Serré announce boost for projects funded by the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator Network (MICA)
August 23, 2023
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MP Lapointe and MP Serré announce boost for projects funded by the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator Network (MICA)

SUDBURY – The growing demand for critical minerals presents a generational opportunity for the Canadian mining industry. As we move toward a low-carbon economy, large amounts of minerals such as graphite, copper, lithium, and nickel will be needed to power the green and digital economy at home and around the world. Today, Viviane Lapointe Member […]

MP Lapointe announces FedNor $500,000 investment to help Skyline Helicopter Technologies meet increased demand
August 10, 2023
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MP Lapointe announces FedNor $500,000 investment to help Skyline Helicopter Technologies meet increased demand

Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a repayable FedNor contribution of $500,000 to help Skyline Helicopter Technologies scale up and modernize its operations. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor. This targeted investment will allow Skyline Helicopter Technologies (SHT) […]

MP Lapointe announces FedNor investment of $37,343 in two-day Francophone immigration conference
July 31, 2023
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MP Lapointe announces FedNor investment of $37,343 in two-day Francophone immigration conference

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $37,343 in the Carrefour francophone de Sudbury. The investment enabled a two-day provincial francophone immigration network event, the Réseaux en immigration francophone (RIF) conference. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible […]

FedNor investing over $50,000 to support the growth of the mining industry in Northern Ontario
July 24, 2023
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FedNor investing over $50,000 to support the growth of the mining industry in Northern Ontario

Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a non-repayable FedNor contribution of $56,500 to hire an intern focused on research to help MineConnect connect its members with information, resources and leads to projects around the world. The announcement was made on […]