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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, 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. […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 – 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – 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 […]