Elected in 2021, Viviane Lapointe is the proud Member of Parliament for Sudbury. She was recently appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety. In Ottawa, Viviane has served on two Standing Committees -- National Defence and Natural Resources where she’s been advocating to address challenges, eliminate barriers and foster a resilient economy for northern Ontario. Viviane was raised in Sudbury and is proud to still call the city home.

Over the years, she built a career on the principles of hard work and compassion for people in her community. For over 25 years, Viviane worked with CEOs, Boards and government officials on matters that have had a direct impact on the lives of northerners. Her experience in health care, where she was responsible for building relationships with diverse communities, has given her a profound understanding of the challenges people face when it comes to receiving the care they deserve. Her work at the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines provided her with great insight into mining, mining research and economic development strategies for the city and the region. With her time leading the team at Community Living Greater Sudbury, Viviane gained a strong understanding of the need to work together to better the community. Her collective experience taught her about the impact politics can have on families and communities. Viviane will continue working towards building a better, more equitable Canada for everyone.

She is a strong voice for the people of Sudbury in Ottawa.