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President-elect Trump has been openly musing in his trademark style about his intentions for Canada.  What began as an economic threat to Canada in the form of a 25% tariff has evolved – or devolved – into what many correctly perceive to be a threat to Canada’s sovereignty with the suggestion we become the 51st […]

SUDBURY – Starting in January, families will enjoy big reductions in their child care fees with costs now capped at $22 per day. The average cost in Ontario is set to be at $19 per day. This cost-saving measure comes as a result of the federal government’s commitment to affordable child care. The $22 cap […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]