As the fall parliamentary session comes to a close, Marianne Dandurand, Member of Parliament for Compton\u2013Stanstead, presents a session report highlighting concrete actions for the region, local businesses, and families in her constituency.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy work as an MP starts with something simple: listening to what people experience on the ground and making sure those realities are brought to Ottawa. This session, I devoted all my energy to advancing very concrete issues for our region,\u201d said Ms. Dandurand, who also chairs the Rural Caucus.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Regional\u00a0Priorities\u00a0Advocated\u00a0in the Caucus and\u00a0Government<\/h5>\n
Amid uncertainty caused by the U.S. administration\u2019s trade decisions, Ms. Dandurand raised the concerns of local SMEs, particularly in the lumber and kitchen cabinet sectors, to help preserve jobs.<\/p>\n
Significant consultations were also conducted with municipalities, emergency services, telecom companies, and university researchers regarding cellular coverage. \u201cThe lack of cell service in rural areas is not just an inconvenience. It\u2019s a matter of safety, economic development, and equity. After extensive discussions on the ground, I will introduce a private member\u2019s bill in early 2026 to promote deployment in rural regions,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> Ms. Dandurand explained. \u00a0A former journalist herself, she also emphasized the need to better support local media, which play a crucial role in democratic life and providing local news.<\/p>\n
Regionalized immigration remains a central focus of her parliamentary work, to better meet the labor needs of businesses and promote the sustainable settlement of newcomers in the region.<\/p>\n
She also advocated for the implementation of Build Canada Homes, a new agency designed to accelerate the construction of affordable housing with flexible criteria and streamlined bureaucracy suited to the realities of rural communities.<\/p>\n
Ministerial Visits to Support Regional Priorities<\/h5>\n
Several ministers visited the constituency during the fall. Jo\u00ebl Lightbound met with entrepreneurs to discuss the impacts of the new \u201cBuy Canadian\u201d policy and the defence procurement strategy. These initiatives will help local businesses access more public contracts and better manage international trade tensions. His visit followed that of M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who met with manufacturing companies to discuss access to Canadian and international markets.<\/p>\n
The region also welcomed Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, to discuss rural violence and security issues linked to limited cellular coverage. \u201cBill C-16, the Victims Protection Act, introduces important reforms to better protect women who are victims of domestic violence and children, and is highly welcomed by local organizations that support these populations.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> It strengthens legal tools to combat domestic violence, creates a coercive control offence, and improves victim safety.<\/p>\n
Continuous\u00a0Work in Service of\u00a0Citizens<\/h5>\n
Since June, the constituency office has assisted 212 people with federal processes, primarily related to immigration, but also with the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada. Ms. Dandurand also participated in over seventy events and held more than eighty meetings with citizens, local businesses, and community organizations.<\/p>\n
The MP also traveled to Vermont to meet with U.S. policymakers and economic stakeholders, and earlier this fall welcomed an official U.S. delegation to the region, in order to maintain and strengthen cross-border socio-economic ties in a complex geopolitical context.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will continue to vigorously defend the priorities of Compton\u2013Stanstead and rural regions, staying true to what I hear on the ground,\u201d she concluded.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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