October 23, 2025
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 […]
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October 17, 2025
The Monthly Roundup with MP Lapointe – October 2025
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October 16, 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 […]
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October 7, 2025
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 […]
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September 29, 2025
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 […]
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September 23, 2025
MP Viviane Lapointe Introduces Private Member’s Bill to Ensure Criminals Pay Restitution to Communities Harmed by Drug and Human Trafficking
OTTAWA, ON – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, introduced her first Private Member’s Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill proposes amendments to the Criminal Code to expand restitution orders so that offenders convicted of drug and human trafficking crimes can be required to compensate community organizations providing critical frontline services. […]
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September 18, 2025
MP Lapointe announces investment to reduce and prevent Veteran Homelessness in Greater Sudbury
SUDBURY – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced an investment of $552,000 to support the City of Greater Sudbury Veterans Homelessness Program. The City of Greater Sudbury is collaborating with the Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury to assist Veterans who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. The initiative […]
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September 5, 2025
Government of Canada invests over $1 million to support mining innovation in Northern Ontario
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $1,050,000 in Cambrian College’s Centre for Smart Mining (CSM). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor. With FedNor’s support, CSM will expand its research and training services to […]
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August 28, 2025
Government of Canada invests $450,000 to establish the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation at Laurentian University
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $450,000 to help Laurentian University create the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation (INHI) at the McEwen School of Architecture. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor. Supported by […]
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August 26, 2025
Government of Canada invests over $1 million in innovation in Northern Ontario
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that FedNor is investing $1,050,000 in support of two important NORCAT initiatives. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor. Of the FedNor investment, $700,000 will support NORCAT in delivering the Regional Artificial […]
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