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August 3 2022– Canadian cities and towns thrive when they have community spaces that promote social gatherings and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $195,393  through FedNor, and […]

August 2, 2022 Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action on gun violence, with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities. The most important element of this plan is preventing gun and gang violence from […]

July 5, 2022 – Sudbury, ON Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, joined Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages to announce a FedNor investment of $2,004,195 in […]

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 […]