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December 9, 2022

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MP Lapointe and MP Serré announce Canada’s $3.8 billion Critical Minerals Strategy and voice impact on Greater Sudbury

SUDBURY – Critical minerals are not just the building blocks of clean technology like solar panels and electric vehicle batteries – they are a key ingredient for creating middle class jobs and growing a strong, globally competitive Canadian economy. The move towards a global net-zero economy is generating a significant increase in demand for critical […]

November 22, 2022

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MP Lapointe announces Investment in the future of zero-emission transit in Sudbury

SUDBURY – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced $158,469 in funding for the development of an electric bus feasibility study and a fleet transition plan. “Zero-emission transit is vital in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reaching net-zero by 2050. This funding will lay the groundwork for Sudbury to transition to a full […]

November 21, 2022

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New Occupational Classification Good News for Sudbury

SUDBURY – Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, says the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a good boost for local employers and businesses in Sudbury. Last week, the federal government announced the implementation of NOC as part of the Express Entry system of the Immigration Ministry. With the new program, newcomers with specific […]

November 15, 2022

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Sudbury MP Launches Call for Nomination for Platinum Jubilee Submissions

In honour and in commemoration of Her Majesty the Queen, and the 70 years she served on the throne, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, will be recognizing Sudbury volunteers with a special limited-edition commemorative pin, and a certificate of recognition. “Her Majesty the Queen devoted her life to the service of people and […]

November 14, 2022

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Sudbury Families Amongst first in Ontario to Benefit from Federal Government Affordable Childcare Program

Greater Sudbury is one the first cities in Ontario to sign onto the Federal government’s  Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) initiative. As a result, many Greater Sudbury parents have already received their rebate cheques and new daycare fee structure. More than 2,000 local children qualify for the new $10-dollar-a-day regulated childcare initiative. Families […]

November 2, 2022

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Health Canada Launch of Healthcare Workers Coalition gets support of Sudbury MP

Sudbury Member of Parliament Viviane Lapointe announced her support for Health Canada’s launch of a Coalition of Health Care Workers. The Coalition held its first meeting today. “Healthcare workers know best the workforce crisis our system is currently facing. They also know best how to tackle the health workforce issues and develop real solutions,” stated […]

October 27, 2022

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Sudbury MP Makes Presentation to Electoral Boundaries Commission

Yesterday, Viviane Lapointe, MP for Sudbury and Chair of the Northern Ontario Caucus, presented to the Ontario Commission for the 2022 Federal Electoral District Redistribution. The Proposal of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario was officially released in August with a proposal to decrease the number of federal ridings in northern Ontario from ten […]

October 20, 2022

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MP for Sudbury announces supports for two local small businesses

Sudbury, ON – Today, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, announced $600,000 to help support two small businesses in Sudbury. The funding is being made available through FedNor, and on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu,  Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor. Feather Company Ltd. is receiving $500,000 to support late-stage […]

October 19, 2022

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Passport Clinic hosted by MP Lapointe

Planning to travel?  Looking to renew your passport? We are here to help! Our team will be on-site to help you with your passport application. Bring your completed application, or one of our staff can help you complete your application. Leave your application with us and we will send it to Passport Canada on your behalf. […]

October 17, 2022

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Cambrian College R&D receives $1,000,000 over 5 years from National Science and Engineering Research Council

SUDBURY – Colleges are at the heart of many rural and urban communities across Canada and offer a wealth of resources to local and regional partners to develop innovative, tangible solutions to challenges being faced in their own backyards. That is why the Government of Canada values the tremendous contributions that colleges make through their […]