July 13, 2022
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 […]
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July 6, 2022
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 […]
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June 7, 2022
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 […]
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June 1, 2022
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 […]
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May 18, 2022
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 […]
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May 6, 2022
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 […]
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April 25, 2022
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 […]
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April 7, 2022
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 […]
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March 28, 2022
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 […]
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March 16, 2022
Message from MP Sonia Sidhu commemorating Nutrition Month
Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, issued the following statement commemorating Nutrition Month: March 16, 2022 – Brampton Healthy eating has a significant impact on the health of Canadians and on the healthcare system. March is Nutrition Month—a time to remember that leading a healthy lifestyle helps prevent chronic disease and improves lives. […]
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