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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]