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When I was first elected nine years ago, Algoma Steel was in bankruptcy and Tenaris Tubes had a handful of people working.  The blame was squarely placed on cheap dumped steel that was a result of inaction from the Harper/ Poilievre government.  Our government took immediate action in our first year, and each year since […]

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced an unconditionally repayable FedNor investment of $47,752 in the Masters Fibre Mill and Alpaca Farm. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor. […]

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced a total FedNor investment of $1,696,000 in three projects in the East Algoma – Lake Huron North Shore area. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services […]

Canada has a vast marine transportation sector which is the foundation of much of the country’s economic prosperity. Whether it’s getting commodities to international markets, importing or exporting goods, or welcoming visitors to our world-class coastal tourism destinations – marine transportation helps make it happen. The Government of Canada is supporting the marine industry’s move […]

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, local MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, Terry Sheehan, welcomed Prime Minster Justin Trudeau to meet with workers ahead of Labour Day weekend. Arriving Thursday, Trudeau met with local transit workers at the city bus terminal on Huron Street and heard from workers how our historic investments made […]

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would be imposing a surtax on Chinese made steel, aluminum, and electric vehicles. As the proud representative of a steel-making town, and chair of the All-Party Steel Caucus, this is something that I fully support. The industry and unions have been asking for this, and it is […]

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 […]