Federal Measures

Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes new federal measures for Family Reunification announced my Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser today
May 26, 2023
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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes new federal measures for Family Reunification announced my Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser today

News Release Ottawa, Ontario Families are meant to be together, especially during life’s big moments like moving to a new country. That is why Canada is working to help families reunite more quickly and easily, and support themselves once in Canada. Because solidifying Canada’s commitment to fostering strong family ties and promoting inclusivity is a […]

MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to Brampton South to highlight Federal Budget 2023 initiative to lower interchange fees for small businesses
May 18, 2023
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MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to Brampton South to highlight Federal Budget 2023 initiative to lower interchange fees for small businesses

News Release Brampton, Ontario In recent years, small businesses have noticed that during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, customers have predominantly been using cards as a method of payment. Businesses in Brampton and across Canada must pay an ‘interchange fee’ to process credit card transactions, which has resulted in small businesses paying out larger amounts […]

Bill C-48 proposes steps to strengthen Canada’s bail system to help keep communities safe – Sonia Sidhu
May 16, 2023
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Bill C-48 proposes steps to strengthen Canada’s bail system to help keep communities safe – Sonia Sidhu

News Release Brampton, Ontario Bill C-48 proposes to address repeat violent offending with weapons, including knives and bear spray, gun violence, and intimate partner violence (IPV).  The federal government is committed to ensuring that the criminal justice system effectively keeps everyone in Canada and their communities safe. This means ensuring our bail laws maintain public […]

Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes the launch of a new wave of the popular Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) program
May 4, 2023
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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes the launch of a new wave of the popular Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) program

News Release Brampton, Ontario The federal government is taking meaningful action to improve access to high-quality, nutritious and affordable food. Now more than ever, we must support the work of organizations and food banks that help those who need it most. That’s why Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South is pleased to welcome […]

Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu puts forward M-82, her motion respecting active living in Canada in the House of Commons
April 24, 2023
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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu puts forward M-82, her motion respecting active living in Canada in the House of Commons

News Release Brampton, Ontario  Member of Parliament for Brampton South, Sonia Sidhu, has put forward a motion on active living in the House of Commons, aimed at recognizing the importance of physical activity and encouraging collaboration between all levels of government. Over the years, especially following the pandemic, MP Sidhu has heard from residents, stakeholders, […]

Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu tables report with Standing Committee on the Status of Women on the Mental Health of Young Women and Girls in Canada
April 5, 2023
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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu tables report with Standing Committee on the Status of Women on the Mental Health of Young Women and Girls in Canada

News Release – Brampton , Ontario  As Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes the tabling of a new report; “A Step-by-Step Approach to Supporting the Mental Health og Young Women and Girls in Canada” which has several focuses on the various factors that can contribute […]