Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Nfld.) and Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), announced that the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have invested $75,000 in the construction of a three bedroom home for … Read more

A new farmhouse will be built next to the Hyland Farms Shelter to provide 12 new units of transitional housing to support men and women in need as they search for suitable long-term housing. It will also increase shelter capacity from 10 to 16 beds. Options Community Services Society has successfully operated Hyland Farms Shelter for more than seven years. … Read more

Liberal MP Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) and Zach Churchill, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Communications Nova Scotia, attended the official opening of a nine-unit affordable housing development in the Yarmouth area. The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia have invested $400,000 in the Hebron Heights project, which consists of eight one-bedroom plus den units and a one-bedroom … Read more

Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security and Minister responsible for the Montréal region, announced investments of more than $400 million over two years to give Quebeckers greater access to affordable and social housing. Under this two-year agreement, $286 million will be … Read more

On behalf of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) and Nova Scotia MLA Derek Mombourquette, helped celebrate the opening of eight units of affordable housing in Whitney Pier. The full release is available online. Call 819 654-5546.

The trend measure of housing starts in Canada was 198,053 units in December compared to 200,105 in November, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates of housing starts. “December saw multi-unit construction slow for the third consecutive month in Canada, leading housing … Read more

Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) and Lori Sigurdson, Alberta Minister of Seniors and Housing, announced that the Governments of Canada and Alberta are investing in the preservation and regeneration of affordable housing projects in Edmonton. Some $18.3 million in joint funding will support the repair and upgrading of social housing units for … Read more

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are investing $18 million in joint funding that will go toward the repair and renovation of social housing units for seniors and low-income families and individuals, ensuring they have safe and efficient places to call home. Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) along with Lori Sigurdson, Alberta … Read more

The Hansen affordable housing development was officially opening. Hansen is a 15-storey, 205-unit affordable housing complex located along a major commercial corridor in Brampton with easy access to schools, shopping, transit and other community amenities. Liberal MP Ramesh Sangha (Brampton Centre, Ont.), along with Harinder Malhi, MPP for Brampton-Springdale on behalf of the Honourable Chris Ballard, Ontario’s … Read more

Housing starts in British Columbia’s urban areas were trending at 39,309 units in November compared to 37,757 units in October, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. “A surge in apartment construction underpinned an upward trend in housing starts in November after a slight decline in October,” said Robyn Adamache, CMHC’s Principal Analyst. “Strong demand … Read more