MESSAGE FROM MARC G. SERRÉ YOUR NICKEL BELT MP

After many weeks of precautions COVID-19 restrictions are starting to loosen and our economy is beginning to reopen. It is however paramount to remain cautious as we are still in the midst of a global pandemic whose outcome depends heavily on our actions.

Let us remain optimistic for what is to come but not forget what is at stake. Your resilience, personal sacrifices and determination through these challenging times have been inspirational and crucial in the ability of our region to persevere. As always, my staff and I remain at your service and encourage you to reach out should you need assistance with Federal matters. Together, in strength, we will overcome this extraordinary period in our history.

Here is a glimpse of just some of the activities, outreach and work that took place in June.

MP SERRÉ REMAINS HARD AT WORK FOR NICKEL BELT – GREATER SUDBURY:

• Weekly calls with constituency office staff to remain updated on the local concerns of Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury residents
• Participates in regular caucus calls and in virtual House of Commons meetings
• MP Serré spoke with Robert McCarthy, Regional Advocate – Cystic Fibrosis Canada – Sudbury Chapter and Eric Mariglia, Coordinator of Government Relations and Advocacy at Cystic Fibrosis Canada virtually to discuss making drugs more affordable and advancing research for rare diseases
• MP Serré joined John Lindsay, chair of Friendly to Seniors and VP of the local chapter of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) and Hugh Kruzel, Chair of CARP Sudbury virtually to discuss opportunities to improve the quality of life for all seniors in Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury. Click here for the video.
• MP Serré participated in the Earth Comes First virtual rally hosted in honour of World Environment Day by the Fridays for Future Sudbury group
• MP Serré took the opportunity to do an SO-31 declaration during the Special Committee on the COVD-19 Pandemic of the House of Commons meeting where he thanked West Nipissing Pride of their Pride Month initiatives, recognized Public Services Week and took the time to thank all frontlines workers for their continued service
• MP Serré travelled to Ottawa to meet with other members of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to discuss various immigration topics
• MP Serré delivered pizza to staff and volunteers at Villa St-Gabriel the long-term care home in Chelmsford in recognition of their efforts and dedication
• MP Serré delivered pizza to staff and volunteers at Elizabeth Centre the long-term care home in Valley East in recognition of their efforts and dedication
• MP Serré met with owner of local business Covergalls, Alicia Woods, about her mask fabrication being sold to support the purchase of personal protective equipment for long-term care homes
• MP Serré delivered pizza to staff and volunteers at Au Chateau the long-term care home in West Nipissing in recognition of their efforts and dedication
• MP Serré met with local business owner of Stich and Love Sarah Pitre about her commitment to her community and the 850 masks she’s donated for free so far
• MP Serré participated in the Fridays for Future Climate Shoe Strike rally. Video here.
• MP Serré highlighted the incredible achievements of grade 8, secondary and post-secondary graduates in Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury with personal videos.

Funding opportunities that could benefit our communities:

• Find support to make Nickel Belt- Greater Sudbury more accessible through the Enabling Accessibility Fund here: https://mserre.liberal.ca/news-nouvelles/mp-serre-encourages-eligible-organizations-to-apply-for-the-enabling-accessibility-fund/
• Apply to the Local Food Infrastructure Fund here: https://mserre.liberal.ca/news-nouvelles/mp-serre-shares-government-of-canadas-launch-of-second-call-for-proposals-under-the-local-food-infrastructure-fund/

Other important news:

• MP Serré on rare diseases and affordable medications: https://mserre.liberal.ca/news-nouvelles/mp-marc-g-serre-on-rare-diseases-and-affordable-drugs/
• MP Serré on the changing COVID-19 pandemic and loosening restrictions https://mserre.liberal.ca/news-nouvelles/mp-serre-on-the-changing-covid-19-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3hY22JkZsl8QviqJSzW_AgfiajEVeJskK9kxSRkvrqW2iehZznELUIOi4
• MP Serré announces support for students serving Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury during COVID-19 https://mserre.liberal.ca/news-nouvelles/mp-serre-announces-support-for-students-serving-nickel-belt-greater-sudbury-during-covid-19/

For a full up to date list of emergency economic response measures visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

Timely and accurate information on COVID-19 can be found at:

marcserre.ca
https://mserre.liberal.ca

Government of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/…/d…/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

Government of Ontario
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/index.html

World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/emergen…/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

Public Health Sudbury & District
https://www.phsd.ca/health-…/diseases-infections/coronavirus

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/health-topics/coronavirus.asp

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TIPS ON STAYING SAFE AND HEALTHY

Physical distancing

Keep practicing physical distancing as your local government lifts public health measures. Physical distancing minimizes close contact with others in your community.

Things you can do to keep practising physical distancing are:

• avoiding crowded places
• reducing non-essential travel and trips out of your home
• keeping 2 metres away from others when outside of your home
• commuting outside of the busiest hours if you use public transit
• avoiding greetings that include physical contact, such as handshakes
• following your local public health guidance on the number of people that can gather in one place at one time

Continue to practise good hygiene

COVID-19 is a contagious disease. Proper hygiene practices will help lower your chance of getting it or spreading it to others. You should continue to do the following:

• wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
• cough and sneeze into a tissue or the bend of your arm
• avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
• dispose of used tissues in a lined waste container and then wash your hands

Stay home and away from others if you’re feeling ill

As local governments lift public health measures, you should continue to stay home and away from others if you have symptoms. If you start to develop symptoms of COVID-19, isolate yourself from others and contact your health care provider or local public health authority. Adjust your behaviours and routines based on their advice.

Wear a medical mask if you’re ill and will be in close contact with others or need to go out to access medical care. If a medical mask isn’t available, wear a non-medical mask or cloth face covering.

Use of non-medical cloth masks or face coverings in community settings

http://www.phn-rsp.ca/sac-covid-ccs/wearing-masks-community-eng.php