Investing in SSM

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $597,473 in Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. The announcement was made on behalf of The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for […]

As Remembrance Day approaches, we are honouring the generations of brave soldiers who fought to protect the peace and freedom Canadians enjoy today. Our veterans have made great sacrifices for our country and they deserve safe and affordable places to call home. Today, local MP Terry Sheehan welcomed the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister […]

The Sault Ste. Marie Métis Heritage Centre has officially opened its doors in our city. The first of its kind in Ontario, the Centre will serve as a gathering space to preserve the stories, history, and culture of the Metis people. It is partially funded through the federal Department of Canadian Heritage’s Museum Assistance Program, […]

Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting young people at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future. Every young person deserves a good job, but we know that many youth face barriers to employment. Creating opportunities for young people to […]

Arts and culture have the power to bring communities together, and attract people from across the world. When we support the tourism industry, we also support our local artists, businesses and strengthen our cultural identity. Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, today announced a FedNor investment of $80,000 in Ontario Culture Days […]

This week, our city will once again be hosting the annual Fringe North arts festival. Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie, announced that the Government of Canada is supporting the festival through two funding streams this year. Through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage (BCAH) fund, Fringe North will receive $37,900. Fringe North […]

Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie, welcomed the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, to the community today to announce funding of $5 million for the Makwa Waakaa’igan project at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie. This funding marks a significant investment in the preservation of local Indigenous history. It supports […]

Young Canadians deserve a chance to grow and thrive in safe communities. Helping them make positive choices, develop their skills and stay in school means they’ll be much less likely to become involved in crime. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects that meet the needs of youth, through […]

Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie, announced today that the Government of Canada is funding two important community celebrations happening this weekend. Through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage fund, the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie is receiving $5,800 toward the annual Rotaryfest, marking its 101st year as […]

Today, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced an investment by the Government of Canada of over $4 million through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to build 38 homes in Sault Ste. Marie. Joined by Matthew Shoemaker, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, and Stephanie Hopkin, Chair of the Board for the Sault […]