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March 10, 2025

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Congratulations to Mark Carney on Becoming Liberal Party Leader and Prime Minister-Designate – MP Sonia Sidhu

MP Sonia Sidhu extends her congratulations to Mark Carney on his resounding victory in the Liberal Party leadership race and his new role as Prime Minister-Designate of Canada. In his victory speech, Carney emphasized the importance of unity and resilience in these challenging times. He expressed gratitude to his family, supporters, and former Prime Minister […]

March 3, 2025

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MP Sonia Sidhu Discusses Canada-U.S. Relations Updates

Today, MP Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, shared important updates following a last week’s virtual meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers. The discussions focused on strengthening Canada-U.S. relations and intensifying efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis. Prime Minister Trudeau, along with key federal ministers and Canada’s Fentanyl Czar, Kevin […]

February 24, 2025

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Canada is Getting High-Speed Rail making it possible to travel from Toronto to Montréal in just three hours – MP Sonia Sidhu

Last week, our federal government announced a groundbreaking high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. This transformative project, named Alto, will revolutionize transportation in Canada, significantly benefiting the residents of Brampton and beyond. The Toronto-Quebec City corridor is a vital megaregion, home to 18 million people and a significant contributor to Canada’s GDP. The […]

February 7, 2025

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Federal Ministers and our Prime Minister speaks with premiers on the Canada-U.S. relationship and economic prosperity – MP Sonia Sidhu

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand, and Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, met virtually with Canada’s premiers to discuss the Canada-U.S. relationship and economic prosperity on February 5, 2025. “I am proud to support the federal […]

January 30, 2025

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Federal Government providing long-term predictable public transit funding for the City of Brampton through the Canada Public Transit Fund – MP Sonia Sidhu

By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities. Hon. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a federal investment of more than $106 million in transit funding for the […]

January 24, 2025

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New Bilateral Agreement to Improve Access to Drugs for Rare Diseases in Ontario – MP Sonia Sidhu

Our federal Government of Canada has signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Ontario to enhance access to drugs for rare diseases. This agreement, which represents an investment of over $535 million, aims to improve the affordability and availability of essential medications for individuals living with rare diseases in Ontario. In Canada, 1 in […]

January 20, 2025

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Record Job Gains and Economic Resilience in Canada – Sonia Sidhu

MP Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, wishes to share that Canada’s labor market has ended the year on a high note, with an impressive addition of 91,000 jobs in December 2024. This remarkable achievement, nearly four times the projected growth, marks the largest monthly job increase since January 2023 and underscores the […]

January 13, 2025

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MP Sonia Sidhu Announces Significant Updates on Early Learning and Childcare in Ontario

MP Sonia Sidhu is pleased to share exciting updates on early learning and childcare in Ontario as we approach the end of the year. Starting in January 2025, Ontario will reduce childcare fees to $22 per day for children under six in Canada-wide Early Learning and Childcare (ELCC) programs. This initiative is expected to save […]

January 6, 2025

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“Federal Government’s Transformational Initiatives Benefiting Families in Brampton and Across Canada” – Sonia Sidhu

MP Sonia Sidhu (Brampton South) is proud to share information on the federal government’s initiatives that have significantly improved the lives of families in Brampton and across Canada. These initiatives reflect our commitment to supporting families, enhancing health and well-being, and building a stronger Canada. National Childcare System The introduction of the first National Childcare […]

December 30, 2024

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MP Sonia Sidhu shares information on federal government’s transfers to provinces/territories with her New Year Message

As we step into 2025, MP Sonia Sidhu of Brampton South extends her heartfelt gratitude to the community for their unwavering support. Reflecting on the past year, MP Sidhu highlights the significant strides made through various government initiatives aimed at building a stronger, more inclusive Canada.  “Last year, we made great strides with new programs […]