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I had the pleasure of accompanying my colleagues and Minister of Small Business, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, to announce the launch of the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project. This project, created by the Réseau des Femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ), is supported by $3.7 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund. A more inclusive […]

  Let’s conserve Canada’s fresh water heritage this World Water Day!   This morning, I joined Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault to announce over $800K for community projects in freshwater conservation under the Community Interaction Program. This funding will help recipients, including the Comité ZIP des Seigneuries, the Comité ZIP du HSL, […]

Are you a young Canadian aged between 18 and 29 years old who is interested in politics and passionate about environmental issues ? Seize this chance to get involved directly ! Miister Guilbeault’s is now taking applications ! Who can apply? Every Canadian citizen & permanent resident aged 18-29. How will the process work ? A […]

Today is #InternationalWomensDay! To celebrate, I wanted to bring together influential women from right here in Saint-Leonard-Saint-Michel. Community and business leaders joined me this morning for a Women’s Day breakfast to share their stories. Interacting with this group of amazing women was the perfect way to start this year’s Women’s Day. I have been lucky […]

Our government is dedicated to advancing healthcare for all Canadians. We are proud to announce the introduction of Pharmacare legislation, a significant step forward in providing better healthcare accessibility and affordability. This legislation lays the foundations for bilateral agreements with provinces and territories that will ensure universal, single-payer coverage for crucial contraception and diabetes medications. […]

The recent National Summit to Combat Vehicle Theft served as a platform for diverse stakeholders to exchange ideas and devise effective solutions to tackle the rise in vehicle theft across the country. Our government is committed to devising effective solutions to tackle this issue. Minister LeBlanc, alongside Minister Rodriguez, unveiled a substantial investment of $15 […]

In 2018, Canada endorsed the UN International Decade for People of African Descent, which runs from 2015 to 2024. In so doing, Canada became the first country belonging to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to formally recognize the UN Decade. Since then, this framework has served as a roadmap to make important and […]

  Great news !   More than 400,000 Canadian seniors have now been approved for dental care under our government’s historic Canadian Dental Care Plan.   This means better health, more dignity and greater affordability for thousands of Canadians.   The program’s gradual roll out will continue in the next few months, as we continue […]

Our government is committed to tackling challenges in Canada’s health workforce! We know that doctors trained abroad often have to face long delays to get their credentials recognized here in Canada. To improve the situation and to make sure that we can attract – and retain – the bright healthcare workers that we need to […]

Dear fellow constituents of Saint-Léonard-Saint-Michel, I know for many of us that this past year has had its share of challenges. Together we have faced inflation, increases in the cost of living and the lingering aftermath of a global pandemic. Despite these uncertain times our government will continue to ensure that the needs of all […]