news-nouvelles

September 21, 2026

1 min read

Representing Canada and Brampton South at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference in South Africa

It was a privilege to represent Canada and Brampton South alongside my Canadian parliamentary colleagues at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference brought together parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth to exchange perspectives, share best practices, and discuss ways to strengthen democratic institutions and respond to the challenges facing communities […]

September 14, 2026

2 min read

Extending Fuel Tax Relief to Help Canadians Manage Rising Costs

As Canadians continue to navigate global economic uncertainty and rising costs, the Government of Canada is taking practical steps to help families, workers, and businesses manage everyday expenses. On September 9, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax will be extended until January 31, 2027. From February […]

September 1, 2026

2 min read

Standing Up for Canadian Workers and Businesses

Canada did not choose this trade conflict, but we will continue to stand up for Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses. On August 25, the Government of Canada announced $7.5 billion in new and enhanced measures to help Canadian businesses and workers manage the impact of unjustified U.S. tariffs. This builds on nearly $25 billion […]

August 7, 2026

3 min read

Attending the UNITE 2026 Global Summit in Manila, Philippines

  Attending the UNITE 2026 Global Summit in Manila — held under the theme Bridging the Health Divide: Political Courage to Invest — was an energizing opportunity to connect with parliamentarians, global health leaders, and partners working to address some of the most complex challenges facing health systems today. As North America Chapter Chair, I […]

August 4, 2026

2 min read

Launching Canada’s First-Ever Strategic Exports Office in Brampton South

Sonia Sidhu welcomed the federal government’s launch of Canada’s first‑ever Strategic Exports Office, an initiative designed to help Canadian companies secure major international contracts and expand into fast‑growing global markets. The announcement was made by the Hon. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, at MDA Space in Brampton South — a leading example of Canadian […]

July 16, 2026

2 min read

Building a Stronger, More Resilient Canadian Food System

Food is something every Canadian family depends on, and ensuring access to affordable, nutritious food is essential to building a stronger future. In June 2026, the Government of Canada launched the National Food Security Strategy: More Choice. More Control. More Canada. to address the challenges affecting Canada’s food system and strengthen our ability to grow, […]

July 10, 2026

2 min read

Supporting Brampton Businesses with New Tools to Innovate, Grow, and Compete

In June 2026, MP Sonia Sidhu joined colleagues and community partners at BHive Innovation & Training Hub in Brampton to celebrate a significant investment that will help local businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence, drive innovation, and compete in a rapidly changing economy. Through a $5.2 million investment from the Government of Canada through […]

June 22, 2026

3 min read

Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms targeting extortion, auto theft and organized crime become law

The Government of Canada has heard from communities across the country that public safety is an issue of grave concern, and we have taken action to help keep everyone in Canada safe. Certain communities have been struct by a rise in extortions, car thefts, and organized crime, which is why the government introduced legislation to […]

June 22, 2026

2 min read

AI for All — Canada’s New AI Strategy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of daily lives—at work, at school, at home, and in the businesses, organizations, and governments that shape our communities. For Canada to thrive in the era of AI, Canadians need to trust in its promise and that it will be developed, adopted, and governed in ways that reflect […]

June 5, 2026

2 min read

Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits Brampton to Highlight the Enhanced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

On June 5, 2026, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, joined Prime Minister Mark Carney at Chalo FreshCo in Brampton South to highlight the rollout of the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. The visit underscored the federal government’s focus on affordability and delivering direct, timely support to Canadians as households continue to face […]