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January 8, 2025

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MP Lapointe Calls on Ford Government to Direct Funding to Sudbury Cites Public Safety Concerns

SUDBURY – Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, is calling on the Conservative Ford government to direct funding it received from the federal government to communities across Ontario, including Sudbury. “Increasingly, constituents are raising concerns with me about public safety,” says Lapointe. “Even though crime rates are down in our city, the perception of […]

January 6, 2025

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STATEMENT: Prime Minister Resignation

The Prime Minister has made a difficult decision. I respect his thorough, careful consideration of the issues and his deep regard for what Canadians are calling for at this time. His message is clear: country first. Prime Minister Trudeau is one of the most progressive Prime Ministers since Lester B Pearson. He successfully presided over […]

December 19, 2024

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MP Lapointe announces more than $14 million to the City of Greater Sudbury for transit

SUDBURY  —Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, and Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury announced more than $14 million in federal funding for the City of Greater Sudbury’s public transit infrastructure, through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit […]

December 4, 2024

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Supporting Local Businesses means Supporting Sudbury Economy

SUDBURY – It surprises a lot of people to learn that 89% of Canadians who work in private industry work for small local businesses. That’s why it is essential to support Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) according to Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe. “When you support local businesses, you are supporting your […]

December 3, 2024

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Sudbury MP Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

SUDBURY – December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, took the opportunity to acknowledge the work and advocacy of Sudbury’s disability community. “Having worked in the developmental services sector, I understand and am deeply committed to building a more inclusive and accessible community for persons […]

November 28, 2024

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MP Lapointe says affordability top of mind for Sudbury and relief is on the way

SUDBURY – Since being elected in 2021, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, has continued to knock on doors. Instead of asking for their vote, she asks people for their thoughts on key issues. “I learn so much from talking to people,” says Lapointe. “Listening to their concerns makes me an effective MP when […]

November 22, 2024

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MP Lapointe announces $545,464 to help breakdown barriers for women in Sudbury

SUDBURY – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced $545,464 for the Sudbury Women’s Centre to develop new programming to help advance women’s economic security and prosperity in the workforce. “Women continue to face persistent pay equity challenges, underrepresentation in high-paying jobs, a disproportionate load of caregiving responsibilities, and a lack of pathways […]

November 20, 2024

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Sudbury MP Provides Update on Service delivery during Canada Post labour disruption

SUDBURY – Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, says her office has received many calls from constituents who are worried about the Canada Post strike. “Seniors have called worried they may not receive their Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security cheques. Some are worried about their Disability Benefit, while others are waiting for […]

November 19, 2024

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Canada Summer Jobs Applications now open for Sudbury Employers

SUDBURY – Today, 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 […]

November 5, 2024

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MP Lapointe Encourages Sudbury Youth to Apply for the Parliamentary Page Program

SUDBURY – Viviane Lapointe, the Member of Parliament for Sudbury wants to remind youth in Sudbury who are considering the Parliamentary Page Program to apply before the deadline this Sunday, November 10, 2024. Every year since 1978, the Page Program has offered graduating high school and CEGEP students from across Canada the chance to work […]