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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 […]

May 11, 2023

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MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes measures to improve accountability and foster a safe and sustainable culture change in sport

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 […]

May 8, 2023

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes $390 million in federal funding to help stop crime and violence

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 […]

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 […]

May 1, 2023

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MP Sonia Sidhu Celebrates Grand Opening of Susan Fennell Youth Hub in Brampton South

News Release – Brampton, Ontario To kick off National Youth Week, today MP Sonia Sidhu joined her municipal and provincial counterparts to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Susan Fennell Youth Hub at the Susan Fennell Recreation Complex in Brampton South. The Susan Fennell Youth Hub will provide young people in Brampton with a safe […]

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, […]

April 11, 2023

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu travels across the country with the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.

News Release Brampton, Ontario  Human trafficking is a serious issue that affects millions of people worldwide, and the Region of Peel is not immune to this crime. Peel is a high-risk area for human trafficking due to its diverse population and proximity to major highways and transportation hubs. As Vice Chair of the Standing Committee […]

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 […]

April 1, 2023

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu recognizes Sikh Heritage Month

Brampton, Ontario  Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu is pleased to recognize that April marks the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month across the country. Sikhism began around 1500 Common Era, when Sikhism’s founder, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, began teaching the faith. The practices were formalized by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. The 10th guru, Guru Gobind […]

March 28, 2023

4 min read

MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes Budget 2023 which will deliver on affordability, healthcare, and clean jobs for Bramptonians and all Canadians

News Release Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, presented the Government of Canada’s 2023 budget in the House of Commons. It outlines the government’s plan to invest in the people and communities of Brampton South, and across the country. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. […]