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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sudbury MP advances Bill to support communities on the front lines of trafficking and addiction

Ottawa – Today in the House of Commons, Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe delivered her speech at second reading of Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders). The Bill seeks to amend the Criminal Code to allow judges, in cases of drug trafficking or human trafficking, to order restitution directly to community […]

Lapointe says Defence Procurement offers opportunities for Sudbury’s small businesses

Ottawa – At last week’s meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Defence, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, appeared before members to discuss his mandate, the newly created Defence Investment Agency, and the forthcoming Defence Investment Strategy. Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe used the opportunity to highlight the connection between Canada’s […]

Statement by Member of Parliament Viviane Lapointe on Canada’s New Sentencing and Bail Reform Measures

Today, I was asked by the Minister of Justice to stand with him as he announced the new measures the government is taking to keep our communities safe and protect Canadians. Minister Fraser shared details on our plan to strengthen Canada’s Criminal Code to keep violent and repeat offenders out of our communities. These measures […]

The Monthly Roundup with MP Lapointe – October 2025

Government of Canada invests over $400,000 in La Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury

Francophone communities are vital to Canada’s identity – especially in our region, our culture and our future in Northen Ontario. That is why, today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $410,000 to support the creation of the Institut de professionnalisation artistique et culturelle (IPAC) at Place des Arts du […]

Important Update about Passports

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT PASSPORTS Passport services continue to be available during the Canada Post labour disruption. Here is a list of your options: Service Canada – Sudbury (19 Lisgar St.) offers 10-20 business day service. Pickup service is also available for an additional fee to ensure timely delivery of your document. Regular paper applications continue […]

Government of Canada invests close to $600,000 to help commercialize new technology and advance AI solutions for Northern Ontario

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that FedNor is investing $595,400 to support three technology and AI driven initiatives. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor. Funded through FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Fund (REGI), a repayable […]