Federal Measures

News Release – Brampton, Ontario Today, Member of Parliament Sonia Sidhu is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada’s Grocery Rebate, introduced as part of Budget 2023, will be issued to eligible residents in Brampton, and across Canada. This rebate aims to provide financial support to eligible Canadians, alongside the quarterly GST/HST credit payment. This […]

News Release Brampton, Ontario In recent years Canada’s health care workers have been challenged like never before, and this has led to unprecedented levels of burnout, absences, and turnover. These workforce challenges are not only affecting the hard-working health workers we rely on, they’re also affecting patients who are experiencing long wait times for surgeries, […]

News Release – Brampton, Ontario Sonia Sidhu, the federal Member of Parliament from Brampton South, announced today a significant federal investment of $750,000 towards the reconstruction and expansion of the Brampton Tennis Club clubhouse at Roselea Park. The funding, provided through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), aims to enhance community infrastructure […]

News Release Brampton, Ontario Today, Brampton South Member of Parliament Sonia Sidhu joined her federal and municipal colleagues to announce a joint investment of $1.1 million to plan the electrification of the City of Brampton’s transit system.  This will support the development of an implementation strategy and rollout plan for the transition to a full […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

News Release Brampton, Ontario As the Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women in Parliament, Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu is thrilled to share today’s announcement by the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on the new […]

News Release – Brampton, Ontario Bramptonians and all Canadians deserve to feel safe in their community, and the federal government has announced a comprehensive plan to combat gun crime and gang violence in order to achieve this. Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu was thrilled to participate in an announcement this morning alongside her colleagues and […]

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 […]