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February 26, 2025

6 min read

Government of Canada investing nearly $700,000 in tourism industry in Algoma region and Northern Ontario

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a total FedNor investment of $677,719 in six projects in support of the tourism industry in Algoma region and Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable […]

February 24, 2025

3 min read

Terry Sheehan Appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister Responsible for FedNor

Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Terry Sheehan, has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor). Sheehan previously served as the parliamentary secretary for FedNor from 2019 to 2021, and was instrumental […]

February 4, 2025

4 min read

Sheehan announces support for innovation in the Indigenous housing sector.

Today, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced funding of nearly $14,825,000 million to help support the predevelopment process of nine indigenous housing projects by the Sault-based Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) over a 3-year period. This is part of an investment of over of $96 million from Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities […]

February 2, 2025

3 min read

Statement from MP Terry Sheehan in Response to American Tariffs

When Donald Trump imposed arbitrary tariffs on Canadian steel in 2018, our government fought back, countering them dollar-for-dollar, and we won.   That is what we will do this time, while providing support and relief to workers and industry that will be affected.    Our community and our country pulled together then with great resolve […]

January 29, 2025

5 min read

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 […]

January 27, 2025

4 min read

Sheehan announces $8.6 million from Housing Accelerator Fund for Sault Ste. Marie

To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially near transit and post-secondary institutions. The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) will cut this red tape and […]

January 27, 2025

4 min read

Federal government announces $8.6 million from Housing Accelerator Fund for Sault Ste. Marie

To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially near transit and post-secondary institutions. The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) will cut this red tape and […]

January 20, 2025

5 min read

MP Sheehan announces funds in Sault Ste. Marie through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities. Today, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the […]

January 13, 2025

2 min read

MP Sheehan brings fight against tariffs to Washington

“Last week, I travelled to Washington, D.C. to meet with industry leaders to discuss the importance of the trading relationship between our two nations, and to lobby against President-Elect Trump’s proposed tariffs. I met with executives from the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Steel Manufacturers Association, the Canadian Embassy, the American Iron and Steel […]

January 6, 2025

1 min read

Statement from MP Terry Sheehan

I would like to thank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his years of service and dedication to Sault Ste. Marie, the Algoma District, and Canada. When I was first elected in 2015, Algoma Steel was in bankruptcy and Tenaris had just a handful of employees. Our economy was at a low and our population was […]