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FedNor Invests over $4.5 Million to Support Defence, AI Solutions Innovation, and Small Business Growth in Nipissing-Timiskaming
March 19, 2026
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FedNor Invests over $4.5 Million to Support Defence, AI Solutions Innovation, and Small Business Growth in Nipissing-Timiskaming

(NORTH BAY, ON)  –  Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) and Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, announced a Government of Canada investment of $4,574,347 to support six strategic initiatives in Nipissing—Timiskaming. The funded projects will support Canada’s defence sector and accelerate AI adoption, innovation, job creation and business growth […]

IWD in Nipissing-Timiskaming Uplifts Women’s Accomplishments
March 8, 2026
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IWD in Nipissing-Timiskaming Uplifts Women’s Accomplishments

(NIPISSING – TIMISKAMING) Community gatherings brought together women in North Bay and Temiskaming Shores to celebrate <a href=”https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/international-womens-day.html”>International Women’s Day (IWD)</a> in our Nipissing – Timiskaming riding. Staff members from MP Rochefort’s constituency offices were thrilled to attend IWD events on her behalf. IWD is observed worldwide, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements […]

Government of Canada invests $472,859 to help Northern Ontario businesses diversify into the defence industry
February 23, 2026
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Government of Canada invests $472,859 to help Northern Ontario businesses diversify into the defence industry

(NORTH BAY, ON) Pauline Rochefort, Nipissing-Timiskaming MP and Parliamentary Secretary (Rural Affairs) announced a targeted $472,859 Government of Canada investment to help Northern Ontario businesses diversify into the defence industry. The FedNor funding will enable the City of North Bay to launch a multi-year pilot project to help position Northern Ontario businesses for long-term success […]

MP Rochefort Hails New Measures to Make Groceries and Other Essentials More Affordable in Nipissing – Timiskaming
January 26, 2026
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MP Rochefort Hails New Measures to Make Groceries and Other Essentials More Affordable in Nipissing – Timiskaming

(OTTAWA, ON) — Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming is pleased Canadians — and her constituents — will see some relief when it comes to affordability thanks to a major announcement by the Government of Canada. “Lowering costs means putting real, practical support into the hands of people here in Nipissing—Timiskaming,” said MP Rochefort. “From […]

Help Shape Canada’s future in Emergency Management, Rural Development, and Trade Agreements
January 5, 2026
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Help Shape Canada’s future in Emergency Management, Rural Development, and Trade Agreements

(Ottawa, ON) The Canadian government is seeking citizen views on the future of three important government policies: Emergency Management, Rural Development, and Free Trade Agreements. “To build a stronger, more resilient and self-sufficient country, not only must we anticipate opportunities, we must put in place strategies and actions to seize them. Managing national disasters and […]