Dear Nickel Belt-Greater Sudbury,

I’d firstly like to offer a message of clarification for Nickel Belt residents as there has been misinformation circulating. I hear your concerns on affordability and please know I will continue to advocate for the things that matter to you. I’d like to share these facts with you:

• Fact: Everyone who files their income tax, is eligible for the Climate Action Incentive Payment; a family of 4 in Ontario receives nearly $1000 this year.
• Fact: Pausing the Fuel Charge on Heating oil and the grant for heat pumps applies to eligible Canadians across Canada.

Please be cautious when reading polarizing messages and reach out if you need to get the facts or visit marcserre.ca for more information. Here’s a look at some of what took place in November! 

Press Releases and funding opportunities

• Letter to the Editor - Offering clarity to Nickel Belt constituents
• Government of Canada announces new funding to strengthen air safety in Northern Ontario
• Funding available through the Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability component
• Have your say - Canada Disability Benefit Regulations Online Engagement Tool
• Funds available through the Tourism Growth Strategy
• Funds available through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
• MP Serré shares that the Canada Summer Jobs employer application period is now open
• MP Serré makes a $1.2 million investment announcement supporting the LaCloche Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation (LAMBAC)
• MP Serré shares the 9-8-8 crisis helpline is now live

Community Engagement

• MP Serré met with Yan Plante, President of the Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité to discuss issues pertaining to Francophone community development
• MP Serré stood in the House of Commons to make a declaration honouring Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members and thanking local Royal Canadian Legion Branches, you can watch the video here: https://fb.watch/oD8PbmiSc5/
• MP Serré participated in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 336 (Falconbridge-Garson) Remembrance Day ceremony
• MP Serré participated in the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Howard Armstrong Cenotaph in Hanmer led by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179 (Capreol) and the Valley East Lion’s club
• MP Serré met with Émilie Denis-Plante, a student from Nickel Belt, who was chosen as one of the 40 participants in this year’s House of Commons Page program
• MP Serré participated in a local Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas ceremony
• MP Serré co-hosted a roundtable discussion with MineConnect members in the West Nipissing area
• MP Serré met with newly elected Chief Morgan (Wally) Hare and his staff at M’Chigeeng First Nation
• MP Serré met with Central Manitoulin Mayor Richard Stephens to discuss rural challenges and opportunities for growth
• MP Serré stopped by the local Garson Tim Horton’s location to meet staff and take part in the annual Smile Cookie Campaign supporting the local Infant Food Bank
• MP Serré met with members of the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française to discuss the updated Official languages plan
• MP Serré stood in the House of Commons in his role as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages to share a declaration on the inauguration of the first francophone bookstore in Saskatoon- you can watch the video here: https://fb.watch/oD8Q0VDk58/
• MP Serré participated in a celebratory event in recognition of the Honourable Supreme Court Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin in Blezard Valley
• MP Serré met with representatives of the Fédération des communautés Francophones et Acadiennes to discuss their vision and mission
• MP Serré met with Fédération des aînées et aînés francophones du Canada to discuss their priorities and objectives
• MP Serré met with H.E. Adriana Solano, ambassador of Costa Rica in his role as President of ParlAmericas
• MP Serré met representatives of the Canadian Labour Congress to discuss matters such as the Sustainable Jobs Act, Anti-scab legislation and Universal pharmacare
• MP Serré continues to perform his parliamentary duties and parliamentary secretary duties for both his Official Languages role and his Energy and Natural Resources role
• MP Serré continues to meet with staff in his constituency office, residents, stakeholders, municipal leaders, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations, local entrepreneurs and more, to take the pulse of the priorities of the region.
• Marc continues his role as president of the Canadian section of ParlAmericas

The Sturgeon Fall constituency office has moved!

Appointments available at the new location 206 King Street, office 3, Sturgeon Falls effective Monday December 4th, by calling 1-705-580-2584.

Office Closures

Please note both constituency offices will be closed for the holidays from December 22nd 2023 and reopening January 4th, 2024.

Staying Cybersafe Holiday Season: It’s Phishing Time!

With the holiday season fast approaching, you may be one of the millions of people looking for a perfect gift over the coming weeks. The Internet can be a great tool to find exactly what you are looking for. Be mindful, however. Online offers, advertisements and store fronts can also be an ideal cover for hackers seeking to access victims’ personal information, credit card number and money. Be wary of unusual requests and unbelievable deals.

Users are advised to be vigilant for holiday-related emails like:

• unusual requests for help due to illness or an unfortunate situation;
• great offers that seem too good to be true;
• delivery notifications from known companies (e.g. Canada Post, UPS, Fedex); or
• an electronic greeting card with QR code or hyperlink.

Be especially careful never to scan enclosed QR codes, click on included links or open attached files. For more information visit: https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en