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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 […]

November 27, 2020

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MP Sonia Sidhu Private Members’ Bill for a National Diabetes Framework has its second reading

November 27, 2020 – Brampton Sonia Sidhu, the Member of Parliament for Brampton South has taken her Private Members’ Bill another step forward on behalf of the 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. On Friday, November 27th, MP Sonia Sidhu’s Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes was read […]

November 18, 2020

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Brampton’s historic downtown core to benefit from substantial infrastructure investment announced by MP Sonia Sidhu 

November 18, 2020 – BRAMPTON Ensuring that Brampton’s historic downtown core is protected from extreme weather incidents is a priority for Brampton’s federal Members of Parliament, as well as The Government of Canada. That can only be done through the construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of important infrastructure assets.  Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of […]

November 11, 2020

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The Region of Peel to receive Federal funding for a COVID-19 isolation centre

November 11, 2020 – Brampton A community-based response to COVID-19 has been essential since the onset of the pandemic as there are very different realities across the country. The Government of Canada has been committed to doing whatever it takes to protect Canadians’ health and jobs, overcome COVID-19, and build an economy that is strong, […]

November 1, 2020

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Statement from MP Sonia Sidhu on Diabetes Awareness Month

November 1, 2020 – BRAMPTON Today is the beginning of Diabetes Awareness Month in Canada. One in four Canadians is living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and, without treatment, diabetes can result in life-threatening complications. Diabetes awareness and education is critical to help identify early signs of diabetes and to prevent the onset for millions of […]

October 27, 2020

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Hundreds of thousands of rapid tests have arrived in Canada, with more coming soon

October 26, 2020 – Brampton The Government of Canada is protecting the health and safety of all Canadians while moving quickly to have access to a safe and sustainable economic recovery. This includes taking steps so Canadians can quickly and easily access COVID-19 testing. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and […]

October 17, 2020

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Brampton South MP Sonia Sidhu announces Federal investment towards The Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives

October 16, 2020 – Brampton – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting affected culture and heritage organizations as the industry continues to manage the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Member of Parliament for Brampton South, Sonia Sidhu announced today on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian […]

October 13, 2020

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Constituency Office Update | October 13, 2020

Dear Constituents, It has been a historic couple of weeks, as we’ve witnessed generational victories for all Bramptonians in our Governments Throne Speech.  I have been advocating for our seniors in long-term care, and for the gaps in our social systems to be addressed and I couldn’t be more proud that our Liberal government has […]

October 10, 2020

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New agreements to secure additional vaccine candidates for COVID-19

The Government of Canada is protecting the health and safety of all Canadians while ensuring a safe and sustainable economic recovery. This includes taking steps to ensure that Canadians can access a COVID-19 vaccine once one is approved and that the healthcare system has the tools required for effective deployment. Our Government has announced an […]