The governments of Canada and British Columbia will provide a combined investment of up to $3.5 million through the Investment in Affordable Housing initiative towards a new affordable housing development under construction in East Vancouver will increase options for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Call 604 737-4007. Families, Children and Social Development … Read more
Seniors and other individuals who have experienced homelessness, or at risk for homelessness, will soon have increased options for affordable rental housing in Saanich, including vital supports in an environment that also meets social needs. Construction is underway at Cottage Grove which will provide 45 safe and comfortable homes for at risk individuals including seniors … Read more
The members of the Granville Island 2040 Plan Advisory Board were announced by Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.). The advisory board represents a broad and diverse range of disciplines, including planning experts, entrepreneurs, artists, and representatives from the Granville Island business and cultural communities. The board will help guide the process … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing an additional $150 million over the next two years to help British Columbians in need access affordable housing. The funding is in addition to the $63 million joint annual funding provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia under the Investment in Affordable Housing agreement to help create … Read more
Effective immediately, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is increasing its CMHC Green Home premium refund from 10 per cent to as much as 25 per cent depending on the level of energy-efficiency achieved. Introduced in 2004, CMHC Green Home offers a partial premium refund to borrowers who buy, build or renovate for energy efficiency … Read more
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced measures to give Canadians greater access to more affordable housing, including the doubling of current funding under the Investment in Affordable Housing initiative, supporting affordable housing for seniors, building and renovating shelters and transition houses for victims of family violence, and addressing repairs and improving … Read more
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with 237 Property Developments Inc., celebrated the official opening of 12 new rental units for low- to moderate-income individuals and families in Regina. The Federal and Provincial Governments, through CMHC and SHC, are jointly contributing $240,000 towards six of the 12 units under the Canada-Saskatchewan Investment in Affordable … Read more
On behalf of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Liberal MP Bob Bratina (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Ont.), along with Ontario MPP Ted McMeekin celebrated the official opening of new affordable rental housing for low-income individuals and families in Hamilton, Ont. The Governments of Canada and Ontario contributed more than $5.4 million to … Read more
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), together with Donna Harpauer, Saskatchewan Minister of Social Services, and Mike Natomagan, Mayor of the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake, celebrated the ground breaking for a new 12-unit affordable rental housing project for seniors in the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake, Sask. The Federal and Provincial Governments are … Read more
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released a new report, Seniors’ Housing Report, which finds that the vacancy rate for seniors’ residences decreased modestly over the past year, reaching 7.4 per cent in 2016, compared to 8.1 per cent in 2015. The full release is available online. Call 613-748-2734. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s 2016 … Read more
