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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SUDBURY (Ontario) – La députée de Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, a annoncé le lancement de la période de candidature des employeurs au programme Emplois d’été Canada. Emplois d’été Canada (EEC) offre des subventions salariales aux employeurs afin de créer des expériences de travail en été de qualité pour les jeunes âgés de 15 à 30 ans. […]