On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Conservative MP Ted Falk (Provencher, Man.) announced that construction has begun on Bridgepark Manor Phase II, a new three-storey, 50-unit affordable assisted living project to support and enhance an independent, healthy lifestyle for seniors in Steinbach and the central region. Falk was joined at the … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario celebrated the official opening of seven new affordable rental housing projects for people with disabilities and low-income individuals and families in Waterloo Region. Combined, these seven projects received more than $5.1 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of these new rental housing properties has … Read more
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announced that housing starts in St. John’s, Nfld., were trending at 931 units in June compared to 950 in May. “Total housing starts were 44 per cent lower compared to a year ago, with 97 single-detached housing starts and eight multiple starts,” said Chris Janes, senior market analyst with CMHC’s Atlantic Market … Read more
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announced that housing starts in the Montreal census metropolitan area were trending at 13,464 units in June, compared to 12,218 in May 2015. “Housing starts in the Montreal area were trending higher in June, essentially as a result of the start of construction on numerous rental apartments, most of which are intended … Read more
Ten new affordable housing units for low-income non-elderly singles and persons with disabilities were officially opened in Bathurst, N.B. The 12-unit development is located at 894 Vanier Boulevard and includes 10 affordable housing units. In addition to the $400,000 in federal funding, Habitat Soleil received more than $880,000 in rent supplements from the Province of … Read more
Construction has started on Victoria Place, a new 16-unit assisted living housing complex that will serve the needs of seniors in the region who wish to stay close to their families, community and other necessary supports. The governments of Canada and Manitoba will provide $960,000 under the federal-provincial Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) 2014-2019 agreement. … Read more
The official opening of new affordable rental homes for low and moderate-income seniors and families was held in Toronto today. The West Don Lands received nearly $25 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of these new units has helped stimulate the economy and create approximately 570 jobs in Toronto. The … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Conservative MP Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.), accompanied by New Brunswick Minister of Public Safety Stephen Horsman, announced that nine new affordable housing units for low-income families and persons with disabilities were officially opened in Fredericton, N.B. In addition to the $360,000 in federal funding, Mason Avenue Estates … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario celebrated the official opening of four new affordable housing projects for people with disabilities, low-income individuals and seniors in Oxford County. Combined, these four projects received more than $2.2 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of these new rental housing properties has supported economic … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Conservative MP Garry Breitkreuz (Yorkton-Melville, Sask.) was on hand to celebrate the official opening of Allanbrooke Apartments, a new complex providing 22 new affordable rental units for moderate-income individuals in Yorkton, Sask. Call 403-515-2962.
