July 2021 Edition

CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES HOUSE OF COMMONS

SORAYA MARTINEZ-FERRADA Member of Parliament Hochelaga

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CONSTITUENCY OFFICE (Physically closed until further A WORD FROM YOUR MP notice. Call us!) Dear fellow citizens: paying off! Several organizations in Hochelaga 2030 Pie-IX Blvd have received federal support totaling $50,000 Suite 225 The situation is improving little by little, and we to help them adapt their environment to the QC can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. new realities of COVID-19 by creating outdoor H1V 2C8 Thanks to your efforts and sacrifices, we are activities or by providing facilities that allow Tel. 514-283-2655 slowly winning our battle against COVID-19. their members to respect physical distancing. As of June 18, our government has distributed Pie-IX over 7.8 million doses in the province of Que- Summer is here, and I can’t wait to see you bec, of which 7.1 million have been adminis- again. Over the next few weeks, I will walk OTTAWA OFFICE tered. About 69.8% of Quebecers have been through the streets of Hochelaga to meet vaccinated so far. with you and to listen to your concerns. I will Confederation building be walking in the streets, the parks, the cafes Suite 561 On June 24, we celebrated our pride in being and the bistros of our beautiful riding to iden- Ottawa ON K1A 0A6 Quebecers, a sense of pride that transcends tify your concerns and your priorities in order Tel. 613-947-4576 the borders of political parties, the color of our to keep working on behalf of the people of skin and our country of origin. It is what makes Hochelaga. the strong nation it is today. Once [email protected] again, this year, my team and I participated in Please do not hesitate to contact me by email organizing the Fête nationale d’Hochelaga and, or phone. My team and I are always available sorayamartinezferrada.ca once again, Canadian Heritage contributed to to provide the support you need. funding our National Day. As a federal Member of Parliament, I work every day for the future of I would like to wish everyone a very pleasant Quebec and, above all, for your future. I hope summer, and I look forward to seeing you again HOW CAN I BE you enjoyed the celebrations. on the streets of Hochelaga. OF HELP TO YOU?

Over the past several months, I have continued to represent you in the virtual , and I have endeavoured to make sure Soraya Martinez Ferrada you are all informed of the various programs Member of Parliament and support available. And finally, all our work is for Hochelaga

GREENER HOMES COMBATING DISCRIMINATION HELP HOMEOWNERS MAKE ENERGY EFFICIENT RETROFITS AND RACISM TO THEIR HOMES Racism and intolerance have no place in our community. This is why our government has: The Canada Greener Homes Grant will help Hochelaga homeowners make Invested an additional $50 million their homes more energy-efficient. In to expand initiatives to end racism. collaboration with you, our government is continuing the fight against climate Established the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund change. to provide access to capital through loans of up to $250,000.

Find out about your eligibility here: Proposed to invest $11 million https://bit.ly/3vEKLzq in the 2021 Budget to help establish a national coalition to support Asian Canadians.

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Canada child benefit Young families in Hochelaga spoke with Prime Minister and I about additional support for parents. Through this allowance, parents will be able to receive up to $1,200 for each child under the age of 6.

Volunteering Meeting and discussion during the month with Farah Alibay of Ramadan As an aerospace engineer, During the holy month of Farah Alibay is our Quebec Ramadan, the Al-Tawhid star at NASA. I had the Center worked tirelessly opportunity to learn more to help our community about her, her background Louise Harel named Honorary Citizen receive meals. More than and her role at NASA. Listen Louise Harel was named Honorary Citizen of Montreal by 400 meals a day were to our discussion on my Mayor Valérie Plante. I had the chance and the privilege distributed to people in Instagram account at: to work with her and I am grateful that she invited me to need. SorayaMartinezFerrada. share this moment with her.

Hochelaga’s Star Infrastructure funding announcement The Olympic Stadium is our star of the month. Currently Three projects in Hochelaga will give us access to public used as a vaccination center, the Olympic Stadium has spaces set up in accordance with public health measures. reinvented itself as a community, tourist and cultural The Corporation d’animation des places publiques and the facility. Listen to the capsule on my Facebook page at: Centre Naha, initiators of two of the three projects, were Soraya Martinez Ferrada present during this funding announcement made by the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, my colleague Catherine McKenna, and myself.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) THE STAGES OF DECONFINEMENT Prevention and risks- Canada.ca

Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? Following are the next stages:

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