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June 16 2022 –  Our Sudbury office is currently facing an extremely high demand for passport inquiries, application appointments, and status checks. It is important to note we are not able to expedite any passport requests. Service Canada offices across Canada are experiencing a very high volume of passport applications, which is ultimately effecting the […]

SUDBURY – Timely and welcomed is the reaction to the news today from the Government of Canada who announced that Ukrainians arriving to Canada can receive financial assistance. The funds will help Ukrainians and their family members meet their immediate basic needs—such as transportation and housing—as they arrive in communities across Canada. The benefit will […]

May 17, 2022 SUDBURY, ON – Sudbury Member of Parliament, Viviane Lapointe, reacted to the news today that Health Canada granted a federal exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to operate a new supervised consumption site in Sudbury. “We know that safe consumption sites save lives. This site is an essential part of […]

May 16th, 2022 – Join MP Lapointe and her team on Saturday, June 4th at the New Sudbury Public Library for a passport clinic. Planning to travel?  Looking to renew your passport? We are here to help! We will be on site to help you with your passport application. Bring your completed application, or one […]

SUDBURY –  Colleges play a critical role in Canada’s innovation ecosystem by working with local and regional partners to develop innovative solutions to community challenges that will have direct and tangible benefits for Canadians. Today, Member of Parliament for Sudbury Viviane Lapointe, accompanied by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary […]

Researchers play a crucial role in advancing communities. Today, researchers from Cambrian College received a financial boost. Member of Parliament for Sudbury Viviane Lapointe announced $1 million in funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation towards Cambrian College’s new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Lab. This announcement is applauded Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for […]

Investment of $418,500 to help innovative start-up and high-growth firms commercialize new technologies, and create 30 full-time jobs in the region      Innovation accelerators help Canada’s most promising start-up and high-growth firms establish themselves, and gain access to mentorship, financing and other assistance to fast-track the commercialization of new products, increase productivity and create […]

March 10, 2022 – Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor Businesses and communities across the country are working hard to recover from the effects of COVID-19 and the Government of Canada continues to support their efforts during these difficult times. Through strategic investments in technology and innovation, the government […]

Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor Shared public spaces such as Kivi Park are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. In Sudbury, as in so many places across Canada, these outdoor spaces have seen a significant […]

Last week, the Government of Canada announced a one-time grant for seniors who received pandemic benefits which then resulted in a reduction or loss of their Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments. Eligible seniors will receive a payment equal to the annualized reduction of their GIS/Allowance payment. “Eligible seniors will receive their payment on April 19, […]