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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 […]

MP Lapointe hosting two passport clinics

Planning to travel?  Looking to renew your passport? We are here to help! Our team will be on-site to help you with your passport application. Bring your completed application (including a photocopy of your ID if required).  Leave your application with us and we will send it to Passport Canada on your behalf. Thursday, October 17th […]

MP Lapointe announces investment in retrofits to create a Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square

Greater Sudbury, Ontario, September 4, 2024 — Municipal office spaces at Greater Sudbury’s City Hall will transform into the green and inclusive home of a Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square after an investment of over $25 million from the federal government. Federal funds come from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program (GICB) and the Northern Ontario […]

Joint Statement: Closure of Safe Consumption Sites

SUDBURY – Local organizations in Sudbury that provide direct support services for people with substance use disorder, and Sudbury’s Member of Parliament, Viviane Lapointe, are raising the alarm on Pierre Poilievre’s recent announcement about his plans to close safe consumption sites across the country. Réseau ACCESS Network, The Go-Give Project, and MP Lapointe say that […]

MP Lapointe announces over $100,000 for seniors programming in Sudbury

SUDBURY– Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported, and active members of their communities. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced an investment of $102,702 for […]

Canadian Dental Care Plan: Sudbury Providers

Find a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) provider in Sudbury You must ensure that your coverage is in effect before you book an appointment with a CDCP participating provider. Search Sudbury Dental Care providers here. Your Guide to the Canadian Dental Care Plan Who is eligible? To qualify for the CDCP, you must meet all […]

MP Lapointe Announces $10 Million to Support Critical Minerals Mining in Northern Ontario

Critical minerals present a once-in-a-generation chance for Canada to drive historic economic growth, create jobs and support the fight against climate change. Already, mining and related industries employ more than 625,000 Canadians and contribute around $100 billion a year to Canada’s GDP, providing a strong supply chain and technical expertise we can leverage. As a […]

MPs Announce $200,000 for the City of Greater Sudbury and the Canadian Tree Nursery Association to Help Restore Forests

Trees play a vital role in sustaining our environment by purifying the air, capturing and storing carbon, and providing new habitat for wildlife. In the global fight against climate change, we have no better ally than our vast forests. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Marc Serré, Parliamentary […]

MP Lapointe announces federal support for rapid housing project in Sudbury

Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury – on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities – alongside 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, announced over $6.3 million […]