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MP Lapointe Raises Concerns with Conservatives’ Proposed Housing Plan with Conservative MPs on record for supporting Liberal’s Housing Program

SUDBURY – Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, is calling Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s proposed housing tax cut a limited and ill-conceived plan. Earlier this week, the Conservative Party proposed a tax cut on new home sales under $1 million. Several housing experts have criticized the plan indicating it would not guarantee the savings […]

Supporting our Veterans

With Remembrance Day on November 11th approaching, we express our deepest gratitude to the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It’s essential that we continue supporting all Canadian veterans, honoring their service and committing to their well-being. This Remembrance Day, let’s reflect on their bravery and uphold their legacy. Since 2015, our […]

Sudbury’s Mining Industry Gets a Boost from Federal Government MPs Lapointe and Serré announce over $225,000 for NORCAT

SUDBURY – Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, announced an investment of $225,061 for NORCAT. The announcement was made on behalf of Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy […]

MP Lapointe and MP Serré announce $1.79 Million in federal Funding for Laurentian University Researchers

SUDBURY – Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, was joined by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, to announce $1,790,000 in funding for Laurentian University Researchers over the next five years. This […]

Government of Canada supports Indigenous early learning and child care in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek

Indigenous children benefit greatly from early learning opportunities rooted in their culture and language. In the spirit of reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #12, the Government of Canada is committed to promoting and investing in Indigenous-led early learning and child care to ensure First Nations, Inuit and Métis children have […]

MP Lapointe announces support for Critical Minerals Development in Northern Ontario

The Government of Canada is working to seize the generational opportunity presented by critical minerals while ensuring that Indigenous Peoples and communities share in those benefits. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and first-class producer of a wide variety of critical minerals that are essential to power the clean economy — including […]

Government of Canada funding study to improve wellbeing in mining communities in Northern Ontario

FedNor’s contribution supporting the completion of a fact-finding mission and case study to help communities in Northern Ontario better respond to opportunities and challenges in the mining sector  October 9, 2024 – Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, […]

Op Ed: Delivering Housing for Sudbury

Canadians of differing political viewpoints may not see eye-to-eye on many issues these days, but across party lines, it’s clear we all agree on one major priority: we urgently need more housing. Where we do not align is in how we get there. While we’ve all been subject to political finger-pointing and false narratives, the […]

Back-to-School: Upcoming Federal Benefits

King Charles III Coronation Medal

Do you know someone in our community who has made an outstanding contribution to Canada? If so, please consider nominating them for the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a visible and tangible way to recognize 30,000 outstanding individuals of all ages who have made a difference in their […]