Investing in SSM

A solid and reliable supply of rental housing is critical to ensuring that more Canadians have access to housing that meets their needs. Today, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced over $25 million to build 108 rental homes in Sault Ste. Marie. The funding will come as a fully repayable low-interest […]

Last year, Canadians faced the worst wildfire season on record, with more than 15 million hectares burned—seven times the annual average. In Northeastern Ontario, we saw more than 250 wildfires burn close to 117 000 hectares of land. As the wildfires made worse by climate change increasingly threaten Canadians and our communities, our government is […]

The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life. Today, local […]

    The City of Sault Ste. Marie will soon receive upgrades to its municipal transit after a combined investment of almost $7.8 million from the federal government, the provincial government, and City of Sault Ste. Marie. This was announced by Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Ross Romano, Member of Provincial […]

FedNor funding will help position tourism destinations as welcoming and inclusive places to visit for 2SLGBTQ+ travellers   Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced a FedNor investment of $110,000 for Destination Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of […]

Today, the federal government announced over $3.5 million in funding through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) – a key pillar of the federal government’s National Housing Strategy – to support the repairs of 650 homes for vulnerable residents in Sault Ste. Marie. The announcement was made by Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. […]

Parks Canada is responsible for protecting nationally significant examples of natural and cultural heritage and sharing the stories of these treasured places, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. As cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada administered places are committed to providing visitors with high-quality and meaningful visitor experiences and supporting tourism […]

Parks Canada is responsible for protecting nationally significant examples of natural and cultural heritage and sharing the stories of these treasured places, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. As cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada administered places are committed to providing visitors with high-quality and meaningful visitor experiences and supporting tourism […]

FedNor support will enable business growth and expanded operations   Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Labour and Seniors, today announced $442,000 in FedNor funding for the Trucor Steel Structures Inc., an Indigenous-owned and led business. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable […]

Community Service organizations are at the forefront of addressing community needs. During the pandemic, many of these vital organizations struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving, and a greater reliance on digital tools. Their post-pandemic recovery is key to their continued ability to offer services and adapt to the […]