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(OTTAWA, ON)    The 2025 Budget presented by the Mark Carney government proposes to transform the economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner, to one that is stronger, more self-sufficient, and more resilient to global shocks. The plan builds on Canada’s strengths – world-class industries, skilled and talented workers, diverse trade […]

Budget 2025 – For decades, Canada’s economy has become more closely linked to the United States. This is our country, and we decide what happens next.  It’s time to build a Canadian economy that is stronger, and more self-sufficient. It’s time to take control of our future, bet big on ourselves, and play to win. […]

(NIPISSING – TIMISKAMING, ON)   October marks an annual tradition of celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and girls throughout our history. It is also a time to reflect on the work that remains, breaking down barriers and building the conditions that allow everyone to participate fully in Canada’s social, cultural, and economic life. In the […]

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON)  MP Pauline Rochefort’s Temiskaming Constituency Office is moving to 65 Whitewood Ave. W., New Liskeard on November 1st. “It’s a more convenient location for constituents, at the corner of Whitewood Ave. W and Paget St. S.    We look forward to welcoming people to our new location,” said MP Rochefort. “We are […]

(OTTAWA, ON)  The federal government recently announced a $29.9 million investment to create a pension fund for Personal Support Workers (PSWs). “Requests to improve the financial well-being of PSWs were among the most frequent from constituents in Nipissing-Timiskaming.  I am delighted with the launch of the new retirement savings pilot program for PSWs,” said MP […]

(NORTH BAY, ON)   The Department of National Defence (DND) and the City of North Bay (CNB) will co-host a public information session on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 to share the latest project information and provide updates on joint efforts to address polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) originating from Jack Garland Airport and CFB North Bay. During the […]

(NORTH BAY, ON)  North Bay’s Katie Fettes, Canadian Organic Growers (COG) Director of Policy and Research  (right), recently met with MP Pauline Rochefort to discuss the economic benefits of organic farming and rural development. “It was informative to hear her explain how organic farming can not only meet consumer demand for healthy, high-quality food but […]

(STURGEON FALLS, ON)   Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $786,294 in Economic Partners Sudbury East/West Nipissing to ensure the continued operation of the Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (the Royal). The announcement was […]

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON)  Electra Battery Materials Corporation has completed financing for North America’s first cobalt sulphate refinery in Temiskaming Shores, in the heart of Nipissing – Timiskaming riding. “The refinery will create jobs here in our riding, bring long-term investment to our region, and continue its proud mining heritage. It will contribute to Building Canada […]

(NIPISSING – TIMISKAMING, ON)  Rural and remote entrepreneurs in Ontario communities with populations under 10,000 people can access individual federal loans of up to $500,000 as part of a new $100M national initiative designed to bring financing and advice to the rural and remote business sector — to unlock growth where it’s often overlooked. Rural […]