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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 […]

July 6, 2022

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu – new front-of-package nutrition labelling requirements will make our Canadians healthier

News Release – Brampton, Ontario  Unhealthy eating is the leading risk factor for obesity and chronic diseases, including Type 2 Diabetes. All things considered, Canadians must have the information they need to make informed decisions about their food. That’s why on Thursday, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced new nutrition labelling regulations for […]

June 7, 2022

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes important improvements to the super visa program to help reunite families with their parents more easily and for longer

News Release – Brampton, Ontario The importance of family has never been clearer than during the pandemic. For over a decade, the super visa has remained a popular and accessible option for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada.  As we work to recover from the pandemic, Brampton […]

June 1, 2022

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes the launch of Women and Children Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative

News Release – Brampton, Ontario Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to stay but despite this, many Canadians live in fear of violence daily. For women and children facing violence, the impacts of COVID-19 have been severe. Around the world, rates of gender-based violence have increased, shining a light on the need to address […]

May 18, 2022

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More jobs for Brampton youth: MP Sonia Sidhu highlights Canada Summer Jobs funding in Brampton South

18 May 2022 – Brampton, Ontario Young people across Canada, particularly those facing barriers to employment, have been especially affected by the loss of jobs caused by the pandemic. In Brampton South, youth have stepped up to serve their communities in exciting ways. It shows that the energy and talent of young people in Brampton […]

May 6, 2022

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MP Sonia Sidhu announces federal investments to Brampton’s Sheridan College in applied research partnerships

6 May 2022 – Brampton, Ontario Science and innovation lead to a stronger and more resilient economy. Just over two years ago, Canada was hit by the most severe public health crisis in over a century. The COVID-19 pandemic changed everyone’s lives. Through these difficult times, Canadians and Bramptonians have worked to find innovative solutions […]

April 25, 2022

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MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes strengthening public health care in Canada with key investments in Budget 2022

News Release – Brampton, Ontario Improving and expanding our public health care system is a priority for this government. In January 2020 before COVID-19 hit, Brampton city council voted unanimously to declare a health-care emergency amid overcrowding and excessive wait times at our hospitals. While health is a provincial jurisdiction, since the onset of the […]

April 7, 2022

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes Budget 2022, focused on jobs, affordability, and supporting Canadians

News Release – Ottawa, Ontario Just over two years ago, COVID-19 struck our communities and began to disrupt our lives. Our government has been there since the beginning to support Canadians and we will continue to do so into the future. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget […]

March 28, 2022

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu joins Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Ford to announce a historic early learning and child care agreement with Ontario

News Release – Brampton, Ontario For too many families, the lack of affordable, high-quality child care means difficult choices and financial sacrifices. COVID-19 has been especially hard for parents and has shown us that accessible, inclusive, and high-quality child care is essential. That is why today in Brampton South, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and […]