MESSAGE FROM MARC G. SERRÉ YOUR NICKEL BELT MP

We’ve wrapped up another September and have welcomed a colourful new fall season in Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury. Despite the challenges, our communities are finding new ways to adapt, overcome and give back. Thank you to everyone making a difference. I’m here to listen to your concerns and remain at your service to be your strong advocate. Here is a glimpse of just some of the activities, outreach and work that took place in September.

MP SERRÉ IS WORKING HARD FOR NICKEL BELT – GREATER SUDBURY: 

• Coordination with constituency office staff to remain updated on the local concerns of Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury residents
• MP Serré returns to a Hybrid House of Commons schedule between the riding and in Ottawa
• MP Serré is spearheading a collaborative initiative with his MP colleagues to address the pressing needs of the local and national not-for-profit sector
• MP Serré had calls and meetings with various stakeholders, organizations, businesses and constituents from across Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury
• MP Serré participated in the ALS Caucus Meeting to discuss supports for Canadians and how to advance research for rare diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Cystic Fybrosis (CF).
• MP Serré accompanied Alicia Woods, owner of Covergalls as she presented a portion of her locally made mask sales to Villa St-Gabriel to enable them to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE)
• MP Serré participated in regular ParlAmericas meetings to improve and enhance democratic processes for different populations, sectors and global regions
• MP Serré welcome the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada to Nickel Belt for a very special ground-breaking ceremony marking the beginning of construction at IAMGOLD’S Coté Gold Project in Gogama
• MP Serré took part in a cheque presentation ceremony where IAMGOLD donated $50,000 to the Gogama Chamber of Commerce to support over 20 local businesses with the purchase of PPE to manage during the COVID-19 pandemic
• MP Serré met with Gimaa Nootchtai and Council members at Atikameksheng Anishnawbek to discuss their priorities and projects
• MP Serré met with Chief Roque from Wahnapitae First Nation to discuss important projects and initiatives in the community
• MP Serré stood in the House of Commons to recognize the incredible generosity of locally owned Covergalls through the #CanadaStrong campaign and the impact is making in the lives of seniors, staff and volunteers in long-term care homes
• MP Serré participated in a virtual Fridays For Futures Rally with passionate youth and residents to further advocate for green policies and technology that protect the rich natural beauty in Nickel Belt - Greater Sudbury
• MP Serré participated in a virtual flag raising on September 25^th, to celebrate culture, tradition and language on Franco-Ontarian day

 Funding opportunities announced that benefit our communities:

• MP Serré announced over $16,000 in funding for the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre in Capreol to enhance tourism opportunities and support storytelling technology to facilitate self-guided tours. Full story by clicking
• MP Serré with colleague Paul Lefebvre, MP for Sudbury, announced $1.4 million in funding to Science North for the advancement cultural infrastructure like the “Indigenous Ingenuity Northern Ontario Tour”. Full story by clicking
• MP Serré announced over $1.1 million in funding supporting the construction of 6 new housing units in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. They held a ground-breaking ceremony marking the official beginning of the project. Full story
• MP Serré announced nearly $100,000 to support organizations that are spearheading food security initiatives in Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury. Full story
• MP Serré announced over $1.2 million in FedNor funding administered through Economic Partners Sudbury East West Nipissing which enabled them to offer $40,000 business loans to 28 eligible organizations to support them through the OVID-19 pandemic. Full story by clicking

Other important news: 

• MP Serré offer remarks on how the recent Throne Speech outlines priorities that benefit Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury communities. Full remarks are available
• MP Serré encourages eligible Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury organizations to apply for New Horizons for Seniors funding. The funds support organizations for projects that empower seniors and contribute to improving their health and well-being. Full details are available
• MP Serré encourages eligible organizations to put in an application for the Climate Action and Awareness Fund which offers support to encourage engagement and build capacity to reduce emissions. Full details are available
  
  

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

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