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February 9, 2026

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Sudbury MP Motion for Study on Defence and Critical Minerals Gets Support from all Parties – National Defence Committee Study Begins next Week

SUDBURY – The National Defence Committee will undertake a study examining the nexus between national defence, national security and Canada’s critical minerals sector. The study will begin on Monday, February 9. The study was initiated by Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, who tabled the motion at the Defence Committee. The motion was adopted […]

January 29, 2026

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Sudbury MP says government’s affordability measures a boost for northern agriculture and farming

Sudbury – Member of Parliament for Sudbury and Chair of Northern Ontario Caucus, Viviane Lapointe, says there is a lot to unpack in the federal government’s new affordability measures announced last week. “The affordability measures do two important things for Canadians: First, it puts real money into people’s pockets right away. Second, it will help […]

January 29, 2026

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Sudbury MP Addresses LifeLabs Closure with Federal Minister of Health

SUDBURY – Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, addressed LifeLabs’ recent decision to close its Sudbury Lab with the Federal Minister of Health, Marjorie Michel. “We know the Ontario Ministry of Health has complete oversight over health laboratories. They have jurisdiction over the operating and licensing of labs in Ontario. But LifeLabs’ decision to […]

January 7, 2026

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MP Lapointe Hosting Passport Clinic: January 21st

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 (including a photocopy of your ID if required).  Leave your application with us and we will send it to Passport Canada on your behalf. Wednesday, January 21st from 2:00PM […]

January 6, 2026

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MP Lapointe announces close to $150,000 to create youth employment and accelerate economic development in Greater Sudbury

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $149,364 to help three local organizations create paid youth internships positions so recent graduates can pursue their career paths and gain on-the-job experience in Greater Sudbury. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families […]

December 16, 2025

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MP Lapointe announces $650,000 to support a major renewal of Science North

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that FedNor is investing $650,000 to support Woven by Water, a project that will renew more than  20 percent of the third floor at Science North in Sudbury. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister […]

December 5, 2025

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Sudbury MP announces $2.6M for Cambrian College Funding Creates first Dental Assist Program and Simulation Lab in Northeastern Ontario

SUDBURY – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury announced over $2.6 million in funding for Cambrian College to develop Northeastern Ontario’s first Level II dental assisting program and new Dental Simulation Lab. The Dental Simulation Lab features 16 new interactive and high-tech simulated dental operatories. The stations allow students to practice instrumentation and […]

November 28, 2025

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MP for Sudbury announces over one million dollars in funding to support access to financial services and resources

SUDBURY – Some people need help to deal with financial matters, whether it’s filing taxes, accessing government benefits or preparing a budget. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury announced $1,050,000 for the Sudbury Community Service Centre. The funding will allow the Centre to deliver financial services at no cost to people who need […]

November 27, 2025

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MP Brings Sudbury Mining Leaders to Ottawa Mining officials were asked to present as part of PM Economic Growth Panel

OTTAWA – Sudbury’s mining leadership was featured in Ottawa today as the Prime Minister’s Economic Growth Panel welcomed influential leaders in mining innovation. Two of the panel members, invited by Sudbury Member of Parliament Viviane Lapointe, were Don Duval, CEO of NORCAT and Doug Morrison, CEO of CEMI (Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation). “Sudbury […]

November 19, 2025

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Canada Summer Jobs Applications now open for Sudbury Employers

SUDBURY – Sudbury MP, Viviane Lapointe announced the launch of the Canada Summer Jobs employer application period. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years.  Employers from not-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with […]