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Thriving communities are places where people have good jobs and a sense of community with lots to do.   People need a place to gather, learn and exercise. It’s why the Build Communities Strong Fund exists – to help communities build for this generation and the generations to come.   Today I announced 37.5 million […]

Dear friends and neighbours, I am honoured to represent the people of Thunder Bay–Superior North and to serve as your voice in Ottawa. To help residents connect with the services, programs, and supports available throughout our region, I am pleased to share this Community Resource Guide. This guide is a reference for the services and […]

Building regional innovation expertise is key to strengthening Canada’s sovereignty and economic resilience.   Through $2.7 million in FedNor funding under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative, North Bay is expanding its aerospace training and cybersecurity.   Investments in local companies like ITPS Canada and SKADI Cyber Defense Corporation are driving economic growth, creating high-skilled jobs, […]

Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes faster. Thunder Bay is joining dozens of municipalities across the country to officially endorse the federal Housing Design Catalogue. Together, we are reducing barriers, creating more housing options, and building stronger communities. This partnership reflects a shared commitment […]

Strong communities are built on a solid foundation of reliable infrastructure and quality local jobs.   Today we announced the Local Impact Stream of the Building Communities Strong Fund, investing $1B over 4 years for community infrastructure.  Northern Ontario communities will benefit from $39 million in federal infrastructure funding that will be delivered through FedNor. […]

Through FedNor, we are investing $2 million into Biigtigong Nishinaabeg and Marathon’s joint partnership of the Peninsula Harbour Port Authority.   This will convert the former industrial facility to a fully-functioning marine terminal facility; opening new career paths, connecting communities, and enhancing the local economic development.   Investing in the success of small communities in […]

Today, we announced a FedNor investment of $1,968,386 so the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM University) can establish and expand training facilities in 87 municipalities and Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario. Provided through Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP), this investment will allow NOSM University teaching sites, across the North, to retrofit learner spaces and purchase […]

Yesterday, we announced a $1.5 million investment to launch the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at Lakehead University.   This will train the next generation of workers who call Northern Ontario home.   Read More. 

Forty outstanding individuals have been recognized for their unwavering commitment to service at the King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony. Through their dedication, they have alleviated suffering, brought joy, and strengthened the fabric of our community. Their influence is felt in ways both profound and quiet—through acts of kindness, leadership, and resilience. While this medal […]

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