Investing in SSM

Sault Ste. Marie chosen to participate in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot
January 29, 2025
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Sault Ste. Marie chosen to participate in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Rural communities make vital contributions to Canada’s economy and culture, but they frequently face unique labour market and demographic challenges as the majority of Canadians and newcomers settle in Canada’s urban centres. In particular, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was successful in connecting businesses and employers in remote communities with the skilled newcomers […]

Sheehan announces funding to share Indigenous stories at Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site
December 5, 2024
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Sheehan announces funding to share Indigenous stories at Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site

Today, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced $177,000 in funding for the Garden River First Nation, the Mississauga First Nation and the Thessalon First Nation for knowledge gathering projects related to sharing the Indigenous history of Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site to support the inclusion and representation of authentic Indigenous […]

Sheehan announces $747K federal investment to protect and restore nature and freshwater in Sault Ste. Marie
November 13, 2024
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Sheehan announces $747K federal investment to protect and restore nature and freshwater in Sault Ste. Marie

Protecting Canada’s natural landscapes and freshwater ecosystems is vital to addressing biodiversity loss, fighting climate change, and building resilience. Indigenous Peoples, as stewards of these lands since time immemorial, bring invaluable experience and Indigenous knowledge essential to safeguarding our land, water, and ice for generations to come. Today, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault […]