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Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Sudbury

Comments: 0December 7th, 2009 by admin

Posted by Moishe Alexander

Funding of $7.68 million for 64 new affordable housing rental units for seniors and persons with disabilities living on low income was announced today in Sudbury.

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Ontario’s Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Watson, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; along with John Rodriguez, Mayor of Greater Sudbury made the announcement.

“The Government of Canada is helping Canadians during these tough economic times and giving hope to seniors and persons with disabilities who need quality, affordable housing that meets their needs,” said Minister Finley. “This investment is possible through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government’s plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs during the global recession. For Ontario, this includes a $1.2 billion joint investment.”

“New housing initiatives like the one announced today add significant support to the Province`s efforts to reduce poverty and are welcomed here in Sudbury,” said Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci. “Ontario will continue to work with its federal and municipal partners to ensure new affordable housing units are built during the life of this program.”

“I am extremely appreciative of the support Greater Sudbury residents are receiving today from the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “Finding a home in these new units will lift an enormous burden from the shoulders of someone who lives on a fixed income. We all deserve a safe place to call ‘home’, and I look forward to the day that the keys to these 64 apartments will turn in the locks.”

The Government of Canada wants to ensure that Canadians on fixed incomes can live with independence and dignity and remain in their communities, close to family and friends. Canada’s Economic Action Plan provides $475 million, over two years, to build new rental housing for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Overall, the Economic Action Plan includes $2 billion for new and existing social housing, plus up to $2 billion in loans to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure.

Canada’s Economic Action Plan builds on the Government of Canada’s commitment in 2008 of more than $1.9 billion, over the next five years, to improve and build new affordable housing and help the homeless.

Today’s announcement celebrates funding for 64 new affordable rental units at Copper Street Apartments, 192 Copper Street in Sudbury. The project is sponsored by Dalron Construction Limited.

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Windsor Shelter Benefits from Renovation Funding for Ontario

Comments: 0October 16th, 2009 by admin

Posted by Moishe Alexander

The Government of Canada announced renovation funding for Hiatus House as part of $73 million in federal funding being spent in Ontario over two years for renovation projects. Thanks to this funding, Hiatus House is able to undertake needed renovations to their facility.

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); along with Essex Member of Parliament, Jeff Watson, representatives from Hiatus House and invited guests attended the event.

“The Government of Canada is committed to providing renovation funding for low-income households, as well as supportive housing in Ontario and across Canada,” said Minister Finley. “The women and children who benefit from the services of Hiatus House in Windsor will now be able to access safer and more secure housing, and build a stronger future for themselves.”

Hiatus House is a 42-bed facility that provides a safe environment for women who are victims of domestic violence and their children. Essential renovations to increase the safety and security of the women and children who access the services include window security, protecting the perimeter of the property, security cameras and fencing the playground area. Renovations to the facility will be made possible with funding of more than $288,000 through the extension of CMHC’s renovation programs, including the Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP).

CMHC’s Shelter Enhancement Program offers financial assistance for the repair, rehabilitation and improvement of existing shelters for women and their children, youth or men who are victims of family violence, as well as for the acquisition or construction of new shelters and second-stage housing where needed.

“The extension of CMHC’s Shelter Enhancement Program has provided Hiatus House with the funding required to maintain and enhance the safety and security of our shelter so that we may continue to provide a safe haven for women and children fleeing abusive partners” said Sue McMullen, Vice-President, Board of Directors and President Elect at Hiatus House. “Over the last several years, we have been able to undertake a number of significant capital projects that we would otherwise have been unable to complete without the help of this funding.”

Hiatus House has offered quality, emergency housing and support services to over 2,984 women and their children since their first shelter opened in Windsor in July 1976.  Hiatus House has been serving the Windsor – Essex community since that time.

In September 2008, the Government of Canada committed more than $1.9 billion over the next five years to improve and build new affordable housing and help the homeless which extended the existing renovation programs for low-income households for two years.

Canada’s Economic Action Plan builds on this with a one-time investment of more than $1.9 billion over two years to build new and repair existing social housing for low-income Canadians.

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