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January 25, 2023

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Northeastern Ontario MPs announce investment of $215,290 for young people’s mental health

Sudbury – Young people have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with social isolation, virtual learning challenges, job insecurity, and financial hardship worsening their mental health and well-being. Today, the Honourable Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming and Speaker of the House of Commons, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc […]

January 24, 2023

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Sudbury Survey | Sondage, circonscription de Sudbury

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey to help me understand your priorities. You can find a copy of the survey here.

January 6, 2023

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Sudbury MP announces investment in local conservation project to protect species at risk in Sudbury

Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament Sudbury announced $46,713 in funding for the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee. This funding will be used to determine the use and condition of Blanding’s Turtle habitat in the Junction Creek watershed to develop site-specific habitat restoration plans and mitigate threats to the recovery of local populations. The activities will […]

December 13, 2022

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Bill C-21: Information

I support the safe and sustainable practice of hunting in Canada. As residents of northern Ontario, hunting is a tradition that forms part of our heritage. As Chair of the Northern Ontario Caucus, I can assure you we have been advocating for the rights of hunters and other law-abiding gun owners. Concerning the government’s action […]

December 12, 2022

3 min read

Critical Minerals

As many of you may know, I was born in Elliot Lake, the proud daughter of a miner. Representing Sudbury, I can tell you it still runs through my veins. Mining has always been one of Canada’s economic cornerstones. Today, this sector matters more than ever. There is growing global appreciation that a cleaner, net zero […]

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

3 min read

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

2 min read

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 […]