Riding Updates

May 15, 2026

9 min read

$4.5 million for 60 New Affordable and Supportive Housing Units Coming to North Bay

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs. To provide Canadians with increased access to affordable and sustainable housing, the Government of Canada and the Ontario government announced a combined investment of $4.5 million through the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) to support the delivery of affordable homes in […]

May 15, 2026

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Government of Canada invests over $2.2 million to strengthen North Bay’s manufacturing resilience amid shifting market conditions

(NORTH BAY, ON) 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 $2,229,327 from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help five North Bay and area businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future. “This $2.2 million […]

May 4, 2026

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Government of Canada finalizes $20 million investment with Electra Battery Materials to expand its refinery in Temiskaming Shores

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON)  Today, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), announced a significant investment of $20 million in Electra Battery Materials Corporation. Through the Strategic Response Fund, this investment will support […]

April 21, 2026

2 min read

382 New Jobs for Nipissing-Timiskaming Youth This Summer

(NIPISSING – TIMISKAMING, ON) Government of Canada is investing $1.6 million in Nipissing—Timiskaming for summer student employment: $985,000 in Nipissing and $621,700 in Timiskaming. That’s 382 jobs created thanks to the Canada Summer Job Funding for 125 employers. From now until July 20, 2026, young job seekers can find local job opportunities on the Job […]

April 9, 2026

3 min read

Government of Canada invests $105,000 to create youth employment and accelerate economic growth in North Bay and surrounding areas

(NORTH BAY, ON) Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced a FedNor investment of $105,000 to help two local organizations create paid youth internship positions so recent graduates can pursue their career paths and gain on-the-job experience in Nipissing-Timiskaming. The announcement was made on […]

March 19, 2026

3 min read

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 […]

February 24, 2026

2 min read

Temiskaming Shores Constituency Office Officially Opens at New Location

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) More than 100 constituents joined MP Rochefort for the Official Opening of the new Constituency Office at 65 Whitewood Ave. W., Temiskaming Shores. “It’s our privilege to serve the people of Timiskaming – from Temagami to Englehart to Elk Lake. Thank you to everyone who joined us during the celebration. This new […]

February 23, 2026

4 min read

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 […]

December 18, 2025

4 min read

$4.9 Million to Boost Economic Growth in Timiskaming

(TEMISKAMING SHORES) Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced FedNor funding totalling $4,929,180 for six community and business growth initiatives that will benefit Temiskaming Shores and communities throughout Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of […]