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January 29, 2021

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New federal investment towards accessible public transit infrastructure in the Region of Peel 

January 29, 2020 – Brampton – The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities has announced federal funding for two projects that will modernize and improve accessibility for public transit in the Region of Peel. The Government of Canada is investing more than $3.5 million in these projects through the Public Transit Infrastructure […]

January 28, 2021

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Statement by MP Sonia Sidhu on Mental Health and the Importance of Checking in With Yourself

Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, issued the following statement on Mental Health and the Importance of Checking in With Yourself: January 28, 2020 – Brampton  “The impacts of COVID-19 are placing an even greater strain on our mental health. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 38% of Canadians say their mental […]

January 27, 2021

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MP Sonia Sidhu welcomes launch of Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program

January 27, 2020 – Brampton –  Yesterday, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program, or HASCAP. This program will provide financial support to businesses in Brampton South, and across Canada, that have been hardest hit by the pandemic. […]

January 18, 2021

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Canada’s federal government has procured the world’s most extensive vaccine portfolio

“We know that the best way to beat this virus is with a safe and effective vaccine. Thanks to our extensive portfolio, we will be able to vaccinate every Canadian who wants a vaccine by September 2021. Our Government is working hard to distribute doses quickly from coast to coast to coast and will always […]

January 1, 2021

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Happy New Year, Brampton South

Happy New Year, Brampton South, It is officially 2021! Time has really flown by and I’m looking forward to all that we will accomplish together in this new year.  Although 2020 was a challenging one, our community came together in ways I only imagined possible. Despite our losses, we have accomplished so much your Federal […]

December 24, 2020

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Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! 

Dear Constituents, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!  I know that we all want to spend this holiday season with our loved ones yet it is important that we reduce our risk to stop the spread of COVID-19. I know this is difficult, especially during times of celebration, but these sacrifices will help save lives. It […]

December 21, 2020

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MP Sonia Sidhu encourages organizations to apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2021 as applications open

December 21, 2020 – Brampton –  The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program provides opportunities for youth to develop and improve their skills within the not-for-profit, small business, and public sectors, and supports the delivery of key community services. The program will help Brampton youth—particularly those facing barriers to employment—get the information and gain the skills, […]

December 9, 2020

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Statement by MP Sonia Sidhu on the historic approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, issued the following statement on the Health Canada authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID19 vaccine: December 10, 2020 – Brampton “Yesterday was a historic day in Canada as we saw the authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccine on our soil.  This is good news for Bramptonians and I […]

November 30, 2020

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Canada’s Fall Economic Statement is good for Bramptonians: MP Sonia Sidhu

Yesterday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020. The Government of Canada’s priority continues to be fighting COVID-19 and protecting Canadians’ health and safety. This plan will position Brampton well in protecting health, jobs and the local economy. That includes delivering […]

November 28, 2020

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$6 million investment for two Canadian research teams on type 1 diabetes announced by MP Sonia Sidhu

To mark the end of Diabetes Awareness Month, Sonia Sidhu, the Member of Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $6 million through the CIHR-JDRF Partnership to Defeat Diabetes for two Canadian research teams to accelerate the development of stem cell-based therapies for the […]