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Member of the Joint Interparliamentary Council Member of the Board of Internal Economy Deputy government whip

Hon. Mona Fortier

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of the Joint Interparliamentary Council Member of the Board of Internal Economy Deputy government whip
  • Liberal
  • Ottawa—Vanier
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 68%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $89,953.47

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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
Hon. Mona Fortier (Ottawa—Vanier, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/24 2:07:27 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy. The government is committed to making strategic investments through the My Main Street program so that local businesses and communities can thrive. A concrete example of the success of this program can be found right here, in my riding of Ottawa—Vanier. The Vanier BIA, which represents 400 members, created the Vanier HUB by transforming a parking lot into a unique artistic space where the community can gather. The Vanier HUB focuses on inclusive and integrated programming that draws arts, culture, sports and community engagement for under-represented communities. The funds allowed the HUB to grow its resources and resulted in more than 10,000 event attendees, creating a significant impact on Vanier businesses. The good news is that the Vanier HUB received the Downtown Achievement Award from the International Downtown Association last fall in Chicago. I am proud to share that, very soon, businesses will be able to apply for funding through My Main Street 2.0.
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Context: House Hansard - 51 - Apr/1/22
Hon. Mona Fortier
  • Apr/1/22 10:29:55 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-13 
Madam Speaker, since 2015, the government has made significant investments, particularly in the action plan for official languages, which was implemented in 2017. An additional $500 million in funding was allocated to provide civil society with the resources it needs to serve communities across the country, whether in the areas of immigration, health or post-secondary education. I think that we are already doing our part. We know that COVID-19 has been very difficult for the organizations, and we will continue to invest in our official languages communities.
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