Media advisory — MP Lapointe to make a FedNor announcement to help maximize the social and economic potential of Northeastern Ontario’s tourism industry

Press Release

From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor

Sudbury, ON, May 11, 2026 — Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will make a FedNor announcement to strengthen and grow tourism in Greater Sudbury and the surrounding regions. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

MP Lapointe and guest speakers will be available to answer questions from the media following the announcement.

Date:               Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Time:              10:00 a.m.

Location:        Powwow Grounds (Wahnapitae First Nation)
139 Loonway Road
Capreol, ON

Please note: GPS Directions will advise a turn at Capreol Lake Road – Do not turn. Continue driving into Capreol and GPS will re-route to a new road to Wahnapitae First Nation.

Contacts

Jennifer Kozelj
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor
jennifer.kozelj@labour-travail.gc.ca

Barclay Babcock
Communications Advisor
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@fednor.gc.ca

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