June 24, 2026
Summer Survey - You're invited to share your thoughts!
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming! Over the summer, I will be visiting neighbourhoods across our riding…
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June 12, 2026
First Ever Food Strategy Good News for Canadians
More Choice, More Control, More Canada: The National Food Security Strategy brings real, everyday benefits to Canadians across the food system. It means growing, processing,…
June 3, 2026
Government of Canada launches call for proposals for community projects to support seniors
(NIPISSING - TIMISKAMING) Today, Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced the launch of the 2026–27 call for proposals for community-based projects through…
May 15, 2026
$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,…
May 15, 2026
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…
May 4, 2026
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…
April 28, 2026
MP Rochefort Pleased with Spring Economic Update
(OTTAWA, ON) Today, the government released The Spring Economic Update 2026, a report on the goals of Budget 2025 together with new initiatives to move forward…
April 21, 2026
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…
April 20, 2026
Maintain Your Benefits - File Taxes Before April 30th
(NIPISSING - TIMISKAMING, ON) April 30 is the deadline for filing your 2025 tax return. Some 2026 federal benefits are calculated based on the results…
April 9, 2026
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…
April 4, 2026
Student Loan Forgiveness expansion helps graduates, rural communities
(NIPISSING - TIMISKAMING, ON) Our government is expanding the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness to graduates of 10 more eligible occupations, working in eligible communities. Video…
April 1, 2026
It's time to renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan Coverage
(NIPISSING - TIMISKAMING, ON) MP Rochefort is reminding eligible residents to renew their coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan to continue receiving affordable, essential…
March 30, 2026
Big step forward to cut taxes on housing and boost supply
(TORONTO, ON) Prime Minister Mark Carney, alongside Ontario Premier Doug Ford, announced a new partnership between Canada and Ontario to build more affordable homes. This…
March 19, 2026
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…
March 8, 2026
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 -…
February 24, 2026
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…
February 23, 2026
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…
January 26, 2026
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…
January 22, 2026
Hwy 11/17 Must be Upgraded
(NIPISSING-TIMISKAMING) MP Pauline Rochefort continues to support the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) in advocating for a major highway infrastructure project designed to improve…
January 16, 2026
China`s Tariff Relief for Canada`s Canola Good for Nipissing - Timiskaming
(NIPISSING - TIMISKAMING) MP Pauline Rochefort is joining regional experts from the agriculture sector in Nipissing—Timiskaming in highlighting significant tariff relief by the People's Republic…
January 9, 2026
MP Rochefort Keynote Speaker at Chamber Breakfast Jan 30
(NORTH BAY, ON) The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a "State of Canada and Here at Home Breakfast" with Pauline Rochefort,…
January 5, 2026
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.…
December 18, 2025
$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…
December 13, 2025
Canada Seeks Input on Free Trade Agreements
(OTTAWA, ON) As outlined in Budget 2025, Canada's new government is focused on building a stronger, more resilient economy by diversiying trade and strengthening partnerships…
December 10, 2025
DND Announces Funding for Remediation and Water Treatment in North Bay
(NORTH BAY, ON) – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Department of National Defence (DND) is advancing work to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances…
December 8, 2025
Canada Summer Job Applications Close Dec 11
(NIPISSING - TIMISKAMING, ON) More good news for employers and youth in Nipissing - Timiskaming as applications are now open for the 2026 Canada Summer…
December 5, 2025
MP Rochefort announces Virtual Reality training funding for Canadore College’s Dental Hygiene program
(NORTH BAY, ON) Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, paid a recent visit to Canadore College of Applied Art and Technology's training facility for…
November 14, 2025
Minister of National Defense visits 22 Wing/CFB North Bay, speaks of growth
(22 WING / CFB NORTH BAY) MP Pauline Rochefort, Wing Commander Col Joe Oldford, and Chief Warrant Officer Didier Pignatel were pleased to welcome the…
November 12, 2025
Federal Funding Presented for East Ferris Cenotaph Restoration
(EAST FERRIS, ON) During this solemn Remembrance Week, the Municipality of East Ferris gathered with community members, veterans, and dignitaries to honour the sacrifices of…
November 11, 2025
Lest We Forget. Nipissing - Timiskaming Remembers.
(NIPISSING—TIMISKAMING/OTTAWA) "Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause as a nation to honour the brave mean and women from Nipissing - Timiskaming who have served -…
November 4, 2025
2025 Budget to Build, Protect & Empower Canada
(OTTAWA, ON) The 2025 Budget presented by the Mark Carney government proposes to transform the economy from one that is reliant on a single…
November 1, 2025
"We decide what happens next."
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…
October 31, 2025
"Let’s build a future where our daughters see politics not as a battleground, but as a platform for impact."
(NIPISSING - TIMISKAMING, ON) October marks an annual tradition of celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and girls throughout our history. It is also a…
October 30, 2025
We're Moving!
(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…
October 29, 2025
Improving Financial Well-being of PSWs in Upcoming Budget
(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…
October 29, 2025
PFAS Public Information Session
(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.…
October 29, 2025
Organic Farming Contributes to Agricultural Economy
(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…
October 28, 2025
Northern Ontario Pavilion Returns to the Royal Winter Fair
(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…
October 24, 2025
Big News for Northern Ontario at Electra
(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…
October 21, 2025
Funding for Rural and Remote Businesses
(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…
October 8, 2025
Beef Farmers Get Support from MP Rochefort
(OTTAWA, ON) Good to meet with members of the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) in Ottawa, including Vice-President Jason Leblond who along…
October 8, 2025
Airports are Essential for Health, Safety and Local Economies
(OTTAWA, ON) MP Rochefort's Statement in the House of Commons today: This week, the House of Commons welcomes the Canadian Airports Council to Ottawa, and…
September 5, 2025
$6.1 Million in Federal Infrastructure Funding for Nipissing-Timiskaming Communities
(NIPISSING-TIMISKAMING, ON) Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in infrastructure projects – like public transit, water systems, and local…
July 17, 2025
Canadian Veterans of Afghanistan Deserve Consideration for Canadian Victoria Cross Medal
(OTTAWA, ON) On October 14, 2006, Private Jess Larochelle of the 1st Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group was manning an observation post when it was…
June 18, 2025
MP Rochefort Appointed Parliamentary Secretary (Rural Development)
(OTTAWA, ON) Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort was sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) and appointed to the Standing Committee…