In January 2024, Aditya Birla Group made the decision to close its pulp and paper mill in Terrace Bay, laying off approximately 400 workers.

Vaugeois called for the government to reach a deal with Aditya Birla to reopen the mill and provide support to the workers and their families.

[4][5] As of August 11, 2024, she serves as the Official Opposition critic for Seniors, Persons Living with Disabilities, Accessibility, WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board), and Injured Workers.

In October 2024, Vaugeois criticized the Conservative government for the state of road safety in Northern Ontario, specifically mentioning a lack of inspections and a rising number of fraudulent commercial trucking licenses.

[6][7] Throughout 2024, Vaugeois advocated for reducing barriers for wildland firefighters to access sickness benefits through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.