Housing starts are trending higher at 211,342 units in March 2017, compared to 205,521 units in February 2017, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates of housing starts. “March housing starts were at their highest level since September 2007, pushing the … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced funding for Nelson House, a women’s shelter serving the Ottawa community since 1992. Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld (Ottawa West–Nepean, Ont.) along with Dr. Helena Jaczek, Ontario’s Minister of Community and Social Services, made the announcement. The full release is available online. Call 819-654-5546.
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) was in Toronto to highlight housing measures in Budget 2017, which proposes to invest more than $11.2 billion over 11 years, in addition to preserving the baseline funding related to expiring social housing agreements. The full release is available online. Call 819-654-5546. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast … Read more
The Governments of Canada and Ontario along with the City of Kingston are celebrating the official opening of new housing at 40 Cliff Crescent. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) and Sophie Kiwala, MPP for Kingston and the Islands, were on site for the announcement. The full release is available online. Call 819-654-5546.
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are investing $7.8 million for improvements to existing home repair and adaptation programs to allow seniors, low-income homeowners, and people with disabilities in Nova Scotia to be able to remain in their homes. Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, N.S.) and Joyce Treen, MLA for Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage, made the announcement. … Read more
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced a $5 million capital improvement investment to preserve social housing in Mulgrave Park. Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) and Joachim Stroink, MLA for Halifax Chebucto, made the announcement. Call 819-654-5546.
Construction has begun on the Kingsley Manor, which will provide affordable housing in Parksville, B.C. The redevelopment will provide 28 units of safe and secure housing and more options to those who desire independent living. The building will replace a duplex structure that previously housed six seniors. The full release is available online. Call 819 654-5546.
On behalf of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced that federal and provincial governments have committed up to $824,000 for the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Fillmore was joined by Joanne Bernard, Nova Scotia Minister responsible for Housing Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia … Read more
Liberal MP Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, MLA for Lunenburg, announced the construction of a 26-unit development, including three barrier-free units, will ensure seniors in rural Nova Scotia have access to safe, accessible housing. The full release is available online. Call 819-654-5546. Liberal MP Bryan May (Cambridge, Ont.) and Kathryn McGarry, MPP for Cambridge, announced that a 34-unit … Read more
The Governments of Canada and Alberta are working to make life better for residents of Lethbridge by investing more than $1.3 million in joint funding to upgrade and repair seniors and affordable housing units. The funding has been allocated for projects like mechanical systems, sidewalk improvements and to address accessibility issues. The full release is available … Read more
