This month, MP Serré announced funding for several projects that will help strengthen Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury’s culture and economy. As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and a proud Francophone, MP Serré echoed the resounding positive reception by local stakeholders and residents concerning the Modernization of the Official Languages Act – a much anticipated amendment during Francophonie month in Canada!

MP Serré remains committed to his constituents and will continue to advocate for what matters to them.

Here is a glimpse at some of what took place in March.

Press releases, funding and engagement opportunities

• Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages is proud of the Tabling of the improved Bill entitled An Act to amend the Official Languages Act
  
  
• MP Serré shares the launch of a funding opportunity through the Dementia Strategic Fund (DSF): Awareness Raising Initiatives.
  
  
• MP Serré shares the launch of the application period for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)  
  
  
• MP Serré announces funding for the Kivi Park Community Foundation to build support new lighting in order to extend access to outdoor recreation in a safe environment
  
  
• MP Serré announces the launch of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP).
  
  
• MP Serré announces a FedNor investment of $774,177 to help Northeastern Ontario businesses enhance productivity and transition to a low-carbon economy
  
  
• MP Serré announces a Government of Canada investment to support not-for-profit Black-led organizations across Northern Ontario
  
  
• MP Serré announces Federal government funding to provide opportunities in Northeastern Ontario under the Union Training and Innovation Program
  
  
• MP Serré announces a FedNor investment in support of business innovation and cutting edge R&D in Greater Sudbury
  
  
• MP Serré touts Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury’s economic development capabilities and the importance of infrastructure projects for post-pandemic recovery
  
  
• MP Serré statement: Delivering for Canadians Now, A Supply and Confidence Agreement
  
  
• MP Serré announces FedNor to create employment for youth in French River

Multimedia

• MP Serré stood in the House of Commons to deliver a message concerning the International Day of Francophonie
• MP Serré stood in the House of Commons to recognize Francophonie Month in Canada
• MP Serré sent video regards to Fridays for Future Sudbury on their day of action on how to best advance climate action legislation at the Federal level
• MP Serré shares comments on the NDP-Liberal agreement

Community engagement

• MP Serré is participating in both in person and Hybrid format of the Parliamentary Session
• MP Serré was present in Ottawa as Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine addressed the House of Commons virtually
• MP Serré participated in various caucus and committee meetings including the National, Indigenous, Natural Resources and Status of Women committees, Joint Interparliamentary Council (JIC) 
• MP Serré continued his Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages functions and duties to protect and advance minority languages in the country
• MP Serré facilitated a roundtable with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and local building developers to address affordable housing projects in Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury
• Marc continues to meet with his Constituency Office staff, residents, stakeholders, municipal leaders, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit, local entrepreneurs and more, to keep the pulse on the priorities in the region
• Marc continues his role as Chair of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas
• Marc spoke to Mayor of St.-Charles Paul Schoppmann to keep the pulse on local priorities
• Marc met with Meredith Armstrong Director of Economic Development, and Alex Ross Business Development Officer from the City of Greater Sudbury to discuss the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Project
• Marc toured l'École publique de la Rivière-des-Français and discussed the development of the French River Youth, Economic and Community Development Centre with Marc Gauthier, Director of Education, Alain Noël and Carole Dube
• Marc toured la Place des Arts, a vibrant community hub, with Executive Director Leo Therrien and President, Alain Richard, ahead of their opening at the end of April 2022
• Marc met with Patty MacDonald CEO of the Sudbury-Manitoulin Canadian Mental Health Association regarding challenges and opportunities
• Marc with David Ewing Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs of Frontier Lithium- Frontier Lithium’s office is located and Val Caron and their exploration sites are is in Northwestern Ontario
• Marc participated in a virtual event hosted by Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario regarding immigration, culture, the modernization of the Official Languages Act, and education from a Francophone and rural lens
• Marc met with Craig Brockwell, Director of Stakeholder Relations Canadian Apprenticeship Service & Support Ontario Youth
• Marc met with Katie Morin, Chair of the Board of Directors, Sudbury Action Centre for Youth

Please note:

The Sturgeon Falls Constituency office at 94 King Street remains closed at this time. Constituents may call the toll-free number 1-800-267-4829 for inquiries related to Federal government departments and agencies.