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Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe concludes National Accessibility Week with $284,000 in funding for Sudbury projects
June 1, 2023
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Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe concludes National Accessibility Week with $284,000 in funding for Sudbury projects

SUDBURY – This week marks National Accessibility Week across Canada. It is a chance to celebrate and highlight the rich talent and contributions made by people living with disabilities, including right here in our community. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla […]

Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe announces investment of more than $930,000 to help address harms related to substance use in Sudbury
May 29, 2023
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Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe announces investment of more than $930,000 to help address harms related to substance use in Sudbury

SUDBURY – Every day, families and communities across the country lose loved ones to overdoses from the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply. Collectively, through harm reduction services, treatment, as well as prevention efforts alongside all levels of government, the Government of Canada is working to try to reduce stigma, save lives, and ensure all people […]

MP Lapointe pleased with government’s launch of consultation to review insolvency and post-secondary educational institutions
May 1, 2023
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MP Lapointe pleased with government’s launch of consultation to review insolvency and post-secondary educational institutions

SUDBURY – The effects of Laurentian University’s insolvency on the Sudbury community, students, staff and faculty remains deeply concerning. Over the past year, Viviane Lapointe, MP Sudbury has been working closely with Senator Lucie Moncion and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry to ensure this does not happen to any other […]

MP Lapointe announces $1 million investment to help Z’gamok Construction LP scale up operations
April 14, 2023
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MP Lapointe announces $1 million investment to help Z’gamok Construction LP scale up operations

SUDBURY – The Indigenous economy in Canada is estimated at more than $30 billion, with growth projections outpacing the overall national economy. The federal government remains strongly committed to supporting its continued growth by investing in Indigenous-led initiatives that help communities, businesses and organizations innovate, scale up and build for the future. This is especially […]