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Windsor Celebrates New Affordable Housing

Comments: 0November 20th, 2009 by admin

Posted by Moishe Alexander

The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Windsor celebrated the funding for 15 new affordable rental units. This project is supported by $1.8 million in funding through the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program.

Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; the Honourable Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade and Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor West on behalf of the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and City of Windsor Councillor Dave Brister, attended the ceremony.

“This is great news for people with disabilities in Windsor,” said MP Watson. “These new rental units will provide more options for those in need of suitable, affordable housing, and are important to the economic and social well-being of the community.”

“Access to affordable housing is a key component of the McGuinty government’s poverty reduction strategy,” said MPP Sandra Pupatello. “We are committed to working with our federal and municipal partners to ensure new affordable housing units are built in our community, where they are needed.”

The 15-unit project, sponsored by Windsor Residence Inc., will be occupied by persons with disabilities.

“We are very excited about the new Windsor Residence II project” said Mayor Eddie Francis. “This project will provide much needed barrier free housing with support services for persons with physical and developmental challenges. We look forward to the completion of this new project to assist those in need of supportive housing in our community for many years to come.”

The Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement comprises a commitment of $301 million from each of the two senior levels of government. In total, the federal, provincial and municipal governments will invest at least $734 million in the program, which will provide affordable housing for up to 20,000 households in Ontario.

Last fall, the Government of Canada committed more than $1.9 billion over the next five years to improve and build new affordable housing and to help the homeless. Canada’s Economic Action Plan builds on this with an additional one-time investment of more than $2 billion over two years in new and existing social housing and lending of up to another $2 billion to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure. Combined for Ontario, this means a further $1.2-billion joint investment under the amended Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement. The federal and provincial governments are contributing equally to this overall investment.

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Seniors’ Housing Project Opens in Hanley

Comments: 0November 2nd, 2009 by admin

Posted by Moishe Alexander
A seniors’ housing project featuring 12 new affordable rental units officially opened today in the Town of Hanley. The funding for the project is $648,000 and was provided by the Government of Canada, the Province of Saskatchewan and the Town of Hanley.

The announcement was made today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); Greg Brkich, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Arm River – Watrous, on behalf of the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation; and Marvin Gerbrandt, Mayor of Hanley.

“The Government of Canada is helping make affordable housing available in Saskatchewan and across Canada for those who need it the most,” said Minister Yelich. “These new units in Hanley are helping seniors access safe and suitable housing, and build a stronger future for themselves.”

“Our government is committed to providing affordable housing and housing services for the people of Saskatchewan, including seniors who helped build this province,” said MLA Brkich. “By working together with both levels of government and community partners, we are working to help meet various housing needs in Saskatchewan communities and building brighter futures and sustainable communities.”

“The Town of Hanley is proud of the opportunity to have provided seniors with affordable housing following the construction of a complex consisting of 12 two-bedroom suites,” said Mayor Gerbrandt. “Through this project, we have enabled the seniors of our community to stay in Hanley while encouraging other seniors to take advantage of what our town has to offer.”

The project consists of two buildings which were renovated into 12 two-bedroom rental units for low and moderate-income seniors, both singles and couples. The total capital cost of the project is approximately $1,200,000. Of that amount, the three levels of government provided $648,000 in the following manner: $324,000 from the federal government; $259,200 from the Province of Saskatchewan; and $64,800 from the Town of Hanley. The funding balance was provided in the form of mortgage financing (Saskatchewan Elks Foundation) and land contribution (Town of Hanley).

In 2008, the Government of Canada committed more than $1.9 billion over five years to improve and build new affordable housing and to help the homeless. Canada’s Economic Action Plan builds on this with an additional one-time investment of more than $2 billion over two years in new and existing social housing, plus up to $2 billion in loans to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure.

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Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia Open a Housing Project for the Homeless in Prince George

Comments: 0October 16th, 2009 by admin

Posted by Moishe Alexander

Friendship Lodge, an $8.1-million, 30-unit apartment building, officially opened today to provide housing and support services for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with mental health and addiction issues in Prince George.

“The Government of Canada is helping make affordable housing available in British Columbia and across Canada for those who need it the most,” said the Honourable Jay Hill, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and MP for Prince George – Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “These new units in Prince George improve the housing conditions for those at risk of homelessness with access to suitable, affordable housing that meets their specific needs.”

The Government of Canada provided a Canada – BC grant of $2 million, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The Province provided $5.9 million in mortgage financing through the Provincial Homelessness Initiative, which integrates support services with housing to help people move beyond temporary shelter to more secure housing, greater self-reliance and appropriate employment. In addition, the Province is providing operational funding of $529,292 for administration including full-time onsite staffing and support services.

“Our government is working towards creating housing opportunities for our most vulnerable citizens so they can live in safe environments providing support services to ensure they get the help and guidance they need,” said Shirley Bond, Minister of Transportation and MLA for Prince George – Valemount. “Friendship Lodge has already made a positive impact on the Prince George community and I look forward to seeing and hearing more about the positive stories that will come from its residents.”

“Homelessness and affordable housing are important issues facing our community and surrounding regions,” said Mayor Dan Rogers, City of Prince George. “The opening of Friendship Lodge and Nutesne Yoh is a good step towards meeting the needs of our most vulnerable.”

Friendship Lodge will be managed and operated by Prince George Native Friendship Centre Society (PGNFCS). The society also manages and operates Nutesne Yoh (the former Astoria Hotel), a 17-unit supportive housing development for women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with mental health and addiction issues. The Province provided approximately $1-million for the purchase and renovations of Nutesne Yoh and is providing $288,553 annually in operational funding.

“Our partnerships with the federal and provincial governments have allowed the Prince George Friendship Centre Society to officially open a total of 47 units of supportive housing to help struggling men and women find the housing and supports they so desperately need,” said Barbara Ward-Burkitt, M.Ed., executive director, PGNFCS. “I am confident that our newly expanded housing programs and support services will provide path ways for the residents to move toward long-term independence and greater self-reliance.”

In 2008, the Government of Canada committed more than $1.9 billion over five years to improve and build new affordable housing and to help the homeless. Canada’s Economic Action Plan builds on this with an additional one-time investment of more than $2 billion over two years in new and existing social housing and lending of up to another $2 billion to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure.

Increasing affordable housing, reducing homelessness and helping B.C.’s most vulnerable citizens is a key agenda for the Province of British Columbia. In 2009/10, the Province’s budget for affordable housing and shelters is $469 million, more than four times as much as in 2001.

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