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January 19, 2023

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MP Sonia Sidhu highlights the permanent elimination of interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprenticeship Loans to help new graduates in Brampton South

News Release – Brampton, Ontario Receiving a formal post secondary education opens doorways to exciting and rewarding careers. Half of all post-secondary students in Canada rely on student loans to help them afford the cost of tuition and essentials during their studies, then are faced with the burden of having to repay their student loans […]

January 18, 2023

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu highlights $23 million federal investment in pediatric cancer research

News Release – Brampton, Ontario Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents in Canada. Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in this country and 1,500 more are diagnosed every year. That is why, in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada provided new funding for pediatric cancer research that […]

January 12, 2023

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2023 Dates for Federal Benefit Payments

If you receive federal benefits, you will receive payment on these dates. If you set up direct deposit, payments will be deposited in your account.   The Canada Child Benefit (CCB): January 20, 2023 February 20, 2023 March 20, 2023 April 20, 2023 May 19, 2023 June 20, 2023 July 20, 2023 August 18, 2023 […]

January 9, 2023

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MP Sonia Sidhu highlights more than $1.6M in new federal funding that will benefit residents in Brampton South

News Release – Brampton, Ontario As the ninth largest city in Canada, Brampton is home to a diverse and growing population. It is a hub of economic activity and as such, federal funding announcements in Brampton have the potential to significantly impact the community. Today at Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA) in Brampton, […]

January 4, 2023

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MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes 50% reduction in child care costs – families could save $6000 per child

News Release — BRAMPTON, ON – MP Sonia Sidhu, the Member of Parliament for Brampton South, highlighted that under the federal governments agreement with provinces that child care costs would see an average reduction of 50% compared to 2020 levels – effective December 31, 2022. “As Canadians feel the impact of the rising cost of […]

November 28, 2022

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu hosts World Diabetes Day Flag Raising

News Release – Brampton, Ontario During the month of November, Bramptonians recognize Diabetes Awareness Month and the many contributions and achievements of researchers in this area, dating back to the Canadian discovery of insulin more than 100 years ago. Every 5th resident in Brampton lives with Diabetes and one in three Canadians is affected. Since […]

October 5, 2022

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MP Sonia Sidhu joins the Minister of Health to Announce a New Framework for Diabetes in Canada

News Release – Ottawa, Ontario Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Canada with over 3 million people living with diabetes in the country and 200,000 new cases diagnosed every year. In 2012, one in 10 residents of Peel was living with type 2 diabetes. In 2018, this had increased to one […]

August 2, 2022

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MP Sonia Sidhu convenes a roundtable with Minister of Mental Health Carolyn Bennett, over 15 experts, discusses culturally sensitive mental health services for thousands of Brampton residents

News Release – Brampton, Ontario Many Canadians encounter mental health hardships, but certain people face disproportionate challenges when it comes to mental health because of racism, discrimination, socio-economic status or social exclusion. That is why last week, Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu convened a roundtable with the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate […]

July 19, 2022

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MP Sonia Sidhu announced $15.7 million for energy-efficient upgrades to Susan Fennell Sportsplex in Brampton

News Release – Brampton, Ontario  Investing in recreation centres promotes people’s health and well-being and builds inclusive and sustainable communities where people want to live, work and raise families.  Susan Fennell Sportsplex in Brampton South plays a key role in bringing people together. That is why today, Sonia Sidhu, the Member of Parliament for Brampton […]

July 13, 2022

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MP Sonia Sidhu highlights investments in low-emission transit during Canada’s Electric Vehicle Week

News Release – Brampton, Ontario  Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is supporting the City of Brampton’s strategic efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to meet future ridership demand for public transit. Last week, MP Sonia Sidhu was proud to […]