Paul Lefebvre says his record and the record of the Liberal Party of Canada speaks for itself, and he’s running on the strength of that record.
“Four years ago, I said that we had an opportunity to strengthen Sudbury’s role as the mining innovation capital of the world; to build Sudbury as a centre of excellence in research, science and technology; to expand on our role as the arts and cultural hub of Northern Ontario, and to continue to promote our remarkable environmental renewal,” Lefebvre said.
In the coming weeks, Lefebvre said he will release four local priorities that he expects to achieve in the coming four years.
Read the full text of Lefebvre’s release below.
Paul Lefebvre launches re-election campaign
(SUDBURY) -- Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre says he plans to run for re-election in the October 21 general election on the strength of his and the Liberal government’s record in advancing the values and issues that matter most to the residents of the riding. Lefebvre will run for re-election both on the Liberal Party’s national platform and a local platform informed by conversations with thousands of community leaders and local residents, over the last four years.
“Four years ago, I said that we had an opportunity to strengthen Sudbury’s role as the mining innovation capital of the world; to build Sudbury as a centre of excellence in research, science and technology; to expand on our role as the arts and cultural hub of Northern Ontario, and to continue to promote our remarkable environmental renewal,” Lefebvre said.
“I’m proud to say that during my first term as Member of Parliament for Sudbury, we have achieved many historic goals, highlighted by $403 million in federal investments. Half of that were for vital, long-term infrastructure projects adding up to $234 million,” Lefebvre added.
Lefebvre listed investments in Highway 69 ($169 million), Maley Drive ($27 million), post-secondary research ($90 million) and Place des Arts ($12 million) as local projects he’s particularly proud of, as well as the transfer of more than 1,000 federal jobs to Sudbury.
The federal Liberal government has also followed through on promises to make life more affordable for Canadians, Lefebvre said.
“Today, the average Sudbury family has $2,000 more in their pocket every year compared to 2015. But we know the cost of living is still a challenge – that's why we’ll keep working hard to create more jobs, grow the middle class, and make life more affordable for Sudbury families,” he said.
Hundreds of volunteers worked hard to help send him to Ottawa in 2015, and it will take the same effort to succeed this election, Lefebvre said.
“We did this together ... all of us, working hard together,” Lefebvre said. “I am proud of what we have achieved together these past four years, and I’m looking forward to continuing this work over the next four.”
In the coming weeks, Lefebvre said he will release four local priorities that he expects to achieve in the coming four years.
About Paul Lefebvre
Paul Lefebvre is a successful entrepreneur, community leader and father who cares deeply about Sudbury, Northern Ontario and Canada, and is dedicated to helping families in our community and growing our local economy.
Paul was elected Member of Parliament for Sudbury in 2015. He sat on the Public Accounts and Official Languages Committees before being appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of natural Resources by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Paul is the past chair of the Sudbury Community Foundation, the past chair of the 2011 Canadian Francophone games, and the past Vice-President of l’Association de la presse francophone. A music enthusiast, he is also a founder and past chair of the Jazz Sudbury Festival.
An accomplished tax lawyer, business owner and hockey coach, Paul has a demonstrated passion for improving his community. He is married to Dr. Lynne Giroux, a dermatologist, and together they have three children.
