MESSAGE FROM MARC G. SERRÉ MP FOR NICKEL BELT – GREATER SUDBURY

As vaccines become available and priorities are identified we feel a sense of progress resonate throughout our riding. A total of eight federally funded projects were announced over these four weeks, bringing economic recovery dollars directly to Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury communities. I look forward to continued work with stakeholders, municipal leaders and government at all levels to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of residents and businesses in the area.   

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

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

• Coordination with constituency office staff to remain updated on local concerns of Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury residents
• MP Serré participates in a Hybrid House of Commons schedule between the riding and in Ottawa
• MP Serré is appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources the Honourable Seamus O’Regan
• MP Serré continues to collaborate 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 a virtual event with Dr. Jane Gooddall in support of Science North’s new IMAX project
• MP Serré met with various Laurentian University advocates regarding the institution’s restructuring
• MP Serré had a meeting with the Canadian Nurses Association to discuss their priorities
• MP Serré met with representatives with the City of Greater Sudbury’s Workforce and Immigration group concerning the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Project
• MP Serré participated in the launch of the 2021 virtual Prospectors Developers Association of Canada conference.
• MP Serré stood in the House of Commons for a declaration recognizing Francophonie month in Canada
• MP Serré met with local representative Teri-Mai Armstrong of Canadian Blood Services and Nicole Blais from Goshenite Seniors Services regarding the new plasma donation centre in Greater Sudbury and an upcoming senior’s donation clinic on July 25^th, 2021

Funding opportunities announced that benefit our communities:

• MP Serré shares Government of Canada investments to create jobs for local youth while fostering green technology and business growth. Full details here.
• MP Serré announces Canada’s support for Wabun Tribal Council to rebuild their nation and advance self-determination and reconciliation. Full details here.
• MP Serré announces investment to improve recreational infrastructure in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. Find full details here.
• MP Serré announces investments for improved recreational infrastructure for residents of French River. Full details here.
• MP Serré shares Canada and Ontario investments in improved public recreation courts for Sudbury residents. Full details here. 
• MP Serré shares Government of Canada investment in training supporting Local 2486 Carpenters Union in Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury. Full details here. 
• MP Serré announces Universal Broadband Fund–supported projects will bring high-speed Internet to 1,257 homes in Killarney, East Ferris, Redbridge and Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation. Read details here. 
• MP Serré announces Government of Canada supports for Francophone organizations to boost economic growth and recovery efforts in Northern Ontario. Read full details here.

Other important news:

• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appoints Marc G. Serré as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources. Full details here.
• MP Serré shares the rollout of funding supporting arts and live events workers in response to COVID-19. Find full details here.
• Supreme Court rules Ottawa's carbon tax is constitutional. Full details here. 
  
  

Timely and accurate information on COVID-19 and vaccine rollout 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

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

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