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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 […]

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 […]

SUDBURY – Critical minerals are the building blocks for the transition to a low-carbon economy. With the accelerating growth of clean technologies, such as battery and electric vehicle manufacturing, and with the abundant critical minerals, clean energy supply and innovative firms, Sudbury is well poised to take advantage of this generational opportunity. Budget 2022 proposed […]

SUDBURY – Arts, culture and heritage are the backbone of our communities. Each contribute to a stimulating life, nourished by a diversity of human experiences and rich encounters. Through Canadian Heritage the following programs were funded: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage, Local Arts and Heritage Festivals Fund: 2023 Northern Arts Festival – $26,800 Canada […]

Today, Viviane Lapointe, MP for Sudbury announced an investment of $15,534 for Sudbury Shared Harvest through the New Horizons for Seniors Programming. Sudbury Shared Harvest received funding to bring seniors together to lead garden education activities for pre-schoolers and to train other seniors to do the same. “Supporting the health and well-being of seniors in […]

SUDBURY – Great news for the City of Greater Sudbury, as Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament Sudbury, announces additional allocations for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot will receive a total of 515 spots (up from the original 325) for 2023. Each year the program is given a […]

Today Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, accompanied by Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury, announced over $14 million in funding for the Lorraine Street Affordable Housing project in Sudbury. The announcement took place on Lorraine Street, where […]

Job Posting: Administrative and Communications Assistant The office of Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament Sudbury is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the role of Administrative and Communications Assistant. This is a part-time position. Please note the successful candidate must be bilingual.   Job Description: Communications Assist with drafting social media copy, graphics and […]

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 – 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 […]