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This is the full statement from MP Lapointe regarding Andrew Scheer’s stop in Sudbury today.  I have some advice for Andrew Scheer. Before coming to Sudbury, he should do his homework first. People living in Sudbury, and across northern Ontario, who heat their homes with oil are receiving the same three-year pause on the carbon […]

A few weeks ago, I spent a few hours knocking on doors in a Sudbury neighbourhood on a particularly warm and sunny Saturday. Many residents who took the time to chat remarked on the above-seasonal temperature; it was unusual to have such hot days so late into the fall. These comments reminded me of what […]

SUDBURY – Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe says the removal of GST for new purpose-built rentals is good news for Sudbury. And you don’t have to take only her word for it, she adds. “I’ve talked to local developers, builders’ associations, and city officials. They have all told me that removing this cost would encourage builders […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

Every day, families and communities across the country lose loved ones to overdoses from the increasingly toxic drug supply.  We are responding to this crisis by taking a comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based approach to increase access to a continuum of services to promote well-being and resilience, to reduce stigma and harms, and save lives. […]