Viviane Lapointe
- Born
- Elliot Lake, Ontario
- Education
- École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier
- Career
- Worked for the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines; Executive director of Community Living Greater Sudbury
- Political Experience
- Elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2021 Canadian federal election
- Notable
- Grew up in the New Sudbury neighbourhood
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Viviane Lapointe had a long career in the healthcare sector. For over 20 years, she served as the President and CEO of the Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury (CSCGS), a community health centre in her riding. This role involved managing the organization and overseeing the delivery of health and social services to the community.
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Viviane Lapointe was elected to represent the Sudbury riding after the incumbent Liberal MP, Paul Lefebvre, announced he would not seek re-election in 2021. Her successful campaign maintained the seat for the Liberal Party.
Where Viviane falls on key policy spectrums
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Viviane Lapointe won with 31,551 votes (51.9%)
Total votes cast: 60,839
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Mr. Speaker, critical minerals and mining projects are very important to Canada's economy. Can my colleague explain how this bill can help advance these projects, which are very important for moving Canada's economy forward?
C-238 Madam Chair, I'd like to move clause 0.1, an amendment that Billbe amended by adding, after the heading “Criminal Code” after line 15 on page 1 the following: 0.1. Subsection 3.01(2) of the Criminal Code is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (e) and by adding the following after that paragraph: (e.1) paragraph 738(1)(f); and
I would like to move this amendment.
I move the amendment.
Mr. Speaker, in Sudbury, we know that our natural resources are the core of our economy. They support thousands of jobs and keep our local businesses alive. In order for these benefits to materialize, projects need to move forward efficiently. Could the Minister responsible for One Canadian Economy explain why it is so important to create a regulatory environment that makes it possible to carry