February 5, 2025
Federal Government announces critical funding of over $8.4 Million: Funding will Address Homelessness in Sudbury
SUDBURY – The number of unhoused people in Sudbury has risen over the past three years. Today, the Federal Government announced it was providing $8,457,271 in funding to the City of Greater Sudbury to help the municipality cope with the homelessness crisis. The Federal Government’s investment includes: $1,532,256 over two years through the Unsheltered Homelessness […]
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February 3, 2025
Sudbury Expands School Food Program
SUDBURY – Every child in Sudbury deserves access to healthy food, and the National School Food Program is helping make that a reality. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced the expansion of the National School Food Program in Sudbury, which will provide healthy meal options to students across the region. Better Beginnings, […]
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January 30, 2025
Sudbury Selected for Two New Immigration Programs to Help Fill Labour Gaps
SUDBURY – The Federal Government announced today that Sudbury is one of only 18 communities selected across the country for a new immigration employment program. Additionally, Sudbury was selected as one of only six communities across Canada for a new Francophone immigration program. Rural and Francophone minority communities make vital contributions to Canada’s economy, but […]
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January 28, 2025
Government of Canada invests $960,000 to support jobs, businesses and economic development in Greater Sudbury
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $960,000 to support the ongoing operations of the Nickel Basin Federal Development Corporation (Nickel Basin) for a three-year period. MP Lapointe was joined by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers […]
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January 27, 2025
Helping build more homes, faster in Greater Sudbury
Today, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, announced over $16 million for the City of Greater Sudbury through the Housing Accelerator Fund. The Government of Canada and the City of Greater Sudbury reached an agreement to […]
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January 23, 2025
Statement: Viviane Lapointe Endorses Mark Carney
The Liberal leadership race comes at a critical moment for our country. Canadians are seeking a leader who will stand up for Canada’s best interests and I believe that leader is Mark Carney. Canada faces an unprecedented set of serious and complex challenges. These challenges directly affect our community. That is why it was important […]
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January 22, 2025
MP Lapointe Announces Over $2.3M for Tourism Expansion in Sudbury
SUDBURY – Tourism plays a crucial role in our local economy. Welcoming over 300,000 visitors annually across Science North sites, the popular tourist attraction has become more than just that, they are a leader in education. Supporting this sector is critical to our community’s prosperity and economic growth. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for […]
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January 21, 2025
Kivi Park benefits from $281,000 in Federal investments
SUDBURY – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources and Official Languages, along with Viviane Lapointe, MP for Sudbury, today announced Federal investment of $281,000 to support Kivi Park. $256,000 from FedNor will help the Kivi Park Community Foundation improve and expand […]
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January 21, 2025
Kivi Park bénéficie de 281 000 $ d’investissements fédéraux
NICKEL BELT – GRAND SUDBURY- Marc G. Serré, député de Nickel Belt et secrétaire parlementaire du ministre de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles et de la ministre des Langues officielles, avec Viviane Lapointe, députée de Sudbury, a annoncé aujourd’hui un investissement de 256 500 $ de FedNor visant à aider la Kivi Park Community Foundation à améliorer […]
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January 15, 2025
Éditorial – La deuxième présidence de Trump, notre économie, nos emplois, notre eau et notre souveraineté
Le président élu Trump a ouvertement réfléchi, dans son style caractéristique, à ses intentions à l’égard du Canada. Ce qui a commencé comme une menace économique pour le Canada sous la forme d’un droit de douane de 25 % a évolué – ou dévolu – vers ce que beaucoup perçoivent à juste titre comme une […]
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