Posted by Moishe Alexander:
The Government of Canada announced today that four housing co-operatives located in Louis-Saint-Laurent will receive more that $386,000 through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.
The announcement was made today by the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen’s Privy Council, Minister for la Francophonie, and Minister Responsible for the Québec Region, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This contribution is part of the more than $22 million federal investment, announced earlier today by Minister Finley, for the renovation and retrofit of housing projects across Québec.
“The four renovation projects announced today in my riding are concrete examples of measures that our government has put in place to help ensure our economic recovery and long-term growth. It is through initiatives like these ones that our economic action plan is improving the quality of life of our citizens, creating jobs and stimulating the economy, right here in the Québec region,” said Minister Verner.
The Government of Canada, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, announced $1 billion for social housing renovation and retrofit. Of the $1 billion, $850 million is being delivered by provinces and territories on a cost-matched basis for existing federally assisted social housing projects which they administer on behalf of the partnership. The remaining $150 million is being delivered by CMHC for existing federally assisted off-reserve housing which it directly administers. Eligible repairs include general improvements, energy efficiency upgrades or conversions, and modifications in support of persons with disabilities.