A message from our Member of Parliament, the Honourable Mona Fortier
By the Honourable Mona Fortier
As summer ends and the House of Commons prepares to return in September, I want to share updates on how our government is supporting families, youth, and Canadian workers and industries. Although Parliament has been on summer recess, work has continued in Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester to serve our community.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is open to all eligible Canadians without private dental insurance and with a net family income under $90,000. This important program has already helped millions of Canadians. To see if you qualify, visit Canada.ca/dental.
There was also an increase to the Canada Child Benefit at the beginning of July. Families eligible can receive up to $8,157 per child under 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. The CCB is a non-taxable monthly payment that helps with childcare, school supplies, and essentials.
This summer, we also supported hundreds of youth through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This year, 551 young people gained work experience at over 167 small businesses and organizations across the riding, from community centres to museums to day camps. This investment represents $2.56 million in salaries for these organizations. These jobs help the youth develop valuable skills for their future and earn a paycheck.
Supporting local businesses is one of the best ways to protect our economy. Buying groceries, furniture, or meals locally helps keep jobs in our community and money close to home. Our government remains committed to protecting Canadian industries, workers, and jobs.
As Parliament resumes on September 15th, I remain focused on making life more affordable, defending jobs, and helping our community thrive.
My office is available to help you access federal programs. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at 613-998-1860 or by email at mona.fortier@parl.gc.ca! The summer is coming to an end, and the school year is already underway! I wish all students and teachers an excellent school year!
