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Marie-France Lalonde
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Députée fédérale pour Orléans | MP for Orléans. Chair of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs / Présidente du Comité permanent des anciens combattants
Canada’s new auto strategy plan:
✅$3B to strengthen the auto sector, tougher EV targets (75% by 2035, 90% by 2040)
✅$2.3B EV affordability program with up to $5K incentives
✅$570M to reskill 66,000 workers.

And more!

#Orléans
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Les Jeux olympiques d’hiver de Milano‑Cortina débutent ce vendredi! Meilleurs souhaits à tous les athlètes canadiens — en particulier aux 14 de la RCN et à Ivanie Blondin d’#Orléans, dont le dévouement en patinage de vitesse nous inspire tous. Go Équipe Canada Go ! 🇨🇦
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics kick off this Friday! Best of luck to all Canadian athletes—especially the 14 from the NCR and Ivanie Blondin from #Orléans, whose dedication in speed skating inspires us all. Go Team Canada! 🇨🇦
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
This year marks 30 years of Black History Month in 🇨🇦, thanks to Hon. Jean Augustine, and 80 years since Viola Desmond’s stand against segregation. These milestones reflect progress and our commitment to celebrating Black history and culture in #Orléans and across Canada.
February 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
À la Résidence de France accompagnée de mes collègues pour féliciter Stéphane Dion d'avoir reçu l'insigne d'Officier dans l'Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur, une distinction qui reconnaît son dévouement indéfectible à renforcer les relations diplomatiques entre le Canada et la France.

#Orléans
February 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Congratulations to Bill Blair in being appointed Canada's high commissioner to the UK. Wishing you success at every step of the way.

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Félicitations à Bill Blair pour sa nomination de haut-commissaire au RU. Je vous souhaite beaucoup de succès à chaque étape de votre parcours.
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Glad to celebrate the start of Black History Month and to highlight the unveiling of the new Canada Post stamp and Royal Canadian Mint coin commemorating this historic month.

Congratulations to Angela Omoike of Orléans for receiving the 2026
Ottawa Community Builder Award!
#Orléans
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 PM
January Recap

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Janvier en revue

#APF
#CAPF
#Orléans
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Today marks #internationaldevelopmentweek where we celebrate equality, global progress, and sustainable development for a better, more inclusive world. Happy international development week!

#Orléans
February 2, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Les travaux du Groupe de travail se poursuivent en plus de la cérémonie d’ouverture de la Réunion du Bureau de
l’ #APF au Parlement du Monténégro.

Working session continues as well as the opening ceremony of the meeting of the Bureau of the APF. #CAPF
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Une 3e journée marquée par une session de travail du Groupe de travail sur la révision des Status de l’ #APF tenue au Parlement du Monténégro. #CAPF

Excellent working session with the Bureau meeting of the APF and Working Group on Reforming the APF Constitution today at the Montenegro Parliament.
January 29, 2026 at 10:38 PM
In solidarity with the Muslim community in #Orléans and across Canada, we honour the six individuals that were killed in the Québec City Mosque shooting.

Islamophobia has no place in our communities, and we must continue to speak out against all forms or religious hatred and discrimination
January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
As January ends, we mark Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month where we recognize the risks firefighters face. I'm glad to see the progress from Bill C-224, which continues to support efforts against cancers linked to firefighting. Thank you to all firefighters in #orleans and across Canada.
January 29, 2026 at 12:07 AM
2e journée de la Réunion du Bureau et du Groupe de Travail sur les status de
l’ #APF à Monténégro. Entretien avec M.Nemanja Stankov , chef du département de recherches des politiques publiques et Mme Andrea Rovčanin, Center for Monitorong and Research(CeMI), projet financé par le gouv.canadien.
January 28, 2026 at 9:40 PM
La Réunion du Bureau & du Groupe de Travail sur les status de l’ #APF s’amorce à Monténégro. Entretien fort intéressant avec Son Excellence Périša Kastratović, secrétaire d’État, ministère des Affaires étrangères avec mon collègue Joël Godin. Great meeting with Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs.
January 28, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Having worked with former MP Kirsty Duncan during the pandemic, I can say she was an amazing woman—generous with her time and advice, especially when I was a new MP. One of the kindest and most supportive people. My thoughts are with her loved ones. She will be missed.
January 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Reposted by Marie-France Lalonde
Canada is strongest when we take of each other. That’s why we created the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit — to help more than 12 million Canadians with lower incomes put good food on the table.
January 28, 2026 at 5:34 PM
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honour the millions of Jews that were killed in the Holocaust. Beyond remembrance, this day also embodies a commitment to prevent such atrocities in the future and to fight anti-semitism in Canada.

#Orléans
January 27, 2026 at 7:11 PM
À la Réunion du Bureau de l'APF et du Groupe de travail sur la révision des Statuts de l'APF qui se tient à Monténégro dans mon rôle de présidente de la Section canadienne. Excellente discussion avec le Club des femmes de Monténégro. #CAPF
January 27, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Hey Orléans, the government is building a stronger economy to make life more affordable for our families.

#Orléans
January 26, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Today marks India Republic Day, the day India adopted their constitution and transitioned to a republic.

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Aujourd’hui marque la Fête de la République en Inde, le jour où l’Inde a adopté sa constitution et est devenue une république.

#Orléans
January 26, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Education opens doors, and on International Day of Education, we recognize the importance of lifelong learning and the role education plays in building a stronger, more resilient Canada.

#Orléans
January 24, 2026 at 9:42 PM
On World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture, we honour and celebrate the vibrant cultures of Africa and their contributions to Canada and the world! 🌍

#Orléans
January 24, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Le gouvernement a dépassé ses cibles d’immigration francophone pour 2025, atteignant 8,9 % des admissions de résidents permanents hors Québec !

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The government has surpassed its francophone immigration targets for 2025, reaching 8.9% of permanent residents admissions outside of Québec!

#Orléans
January 23, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Glad to stop by the public consultations for Alto’s High-Speed Railway project and hear directly from members of various communities. I encourage everyone to attend and share their ideas!

#Orléans
January 22, 2026 at 8:12 PM