Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Increases in home prices in the City of Vancouver have had a spillover effect in surrounding British Columbia municipalities. Those centres within commuting distance of Vancouver City experienced the strongest spillover effect, however, price increases could also be observed in municipalities outside commuting range. This analysis is part of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s latest Housing Market … Read more

In recognition of Habitat for Humanity Day in Saskatchewan, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) and Tina Beaudry-Mellor, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, announced $1 million in funding support for Habitat for Humanity chapters and affiliates in Saskatchewan. These funds will support Habitat in their mission to build affordable housing … Read more

Maison Martin-Bradley was officially opened in Rouyn-Noranda. The 25 housing units in this project are intended for people with mental health problems. This project of more than $4.2 million was initiated by the Office municipal d’habitation de Rouyn-Noranda and developed in collaboration with several partners, including the Fondation Martin-Bradley, the Fonderie Horne and the City of Rouyn-Noranda. The full … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) and Manitoba Families Minister Scott Fielding announced that more than $19 million will be invested in renovations at affordable and social housing properties owned by non-profit organizations in Manitoba. The funding is part of the joint Canada – Manitoba Investment in Affordable Housing agreement. Sixty-three projects were selected for funding … Read more

Habitat for Humanity Yukon will receive funding support from the governments of Canada and Yukon to initiate work on two 4-plexes for eight low income families in Whitehorse. Habitat for Humanity Yukon has entered into a unique agreement with the Chu Níikwän Development Corporation to purchase a lot in the Whistle Bend subdivision in Whitehorse. The … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) and Joanne Bernard, Minister responsible for Housing Nova Scotia, announced that the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are investing $1.3 million to fund a new one-year Down Payment Assistance pilot program. Call 819-654-5546.

La Lancée housing complex was officially opened, in Saguenay. These 19 affordable housing units are intended for single parents in vulnerable situations who are benefiting from temporary support in their journey toward a successful return to school. The ceremony took place in the presence of Liberal MP Denis Lemieux (Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, Que.); Serge Simard, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier … Read more

Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) was in Montreal to announce the launch of the Rental Construction Financing initiative. The Rental Construction Financing initiative will provide $2.5 billion in low-cost loans to support the construction of new rental housing, relieving pressure in rental markets that are experiencing low vacancy rates and high rents. The … Read more

Liberal MP Michael Levitt (York Centre, Ont.), along with Dr. Helena Jaczek, Ontario’s Minister of Community and Social Services, announced that the governments of Canada and Ontario announced funding for the North York Women’s Shelter. This funding will allow the agency to construct a new shelter that will include 30 beds to provide continued support and improved services … Read more

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with Camponi Housing Corporation, announced funding for a new rental housing project for low- to moderate-income individuals and families in Saskatoon. Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Tina Beaudry-Mellor, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, made the … Read more