The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with the Town of Nipawin and local investors, celebrated the official opening of a 24-unit, newly constructed apartment building comprising of 14 affordable rental units for individuals and families and 10 market rental units located at 250 Peters Drive (previously 123 – 6th Street East) … Read more
The Governments of Canada and Yukon, along with community partners, gathered to celebrate the official opening of a new 34-unit senior’s residence located at 207 Alexander Street in Whitehorse. Funding for this $12.7 million project was made available through the extension of the Canada-Yukon Affordable Housing Program Agreement. The federal and territorial governments provided a … Read more
Housing starts in New Brunswick were trending at 2,175 units in October compared to 1,982 in September according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)1 of housing starts. Call 506-851-2742. Housing starts in Prince Edward Island were trending at 421 … Read more
According to the latest forecasts conducted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Quebec housing starts will amount to 38,200 units in 2014, 39,000 units in 2015, and 40,100 units in 2016. The full release is available online. Call 514-283-7972. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC’s) Quarterly Housing Market Outlook – Atlantic report, … Read more
On a visit in the Centre-du-Quebec region, representatives from the governments of Canada and Quebec gathered in Nicolet, Que., to mark the completion of renovations to low-rental housing projects in the region, which required investments of nearly $2.7 million over the past seven years and helped significantly improve the quality of life of the tenants. Of … Read more
It was with pride that the governments of Canada and Quebec marked the opening of Villa du Piedmont, in Saint-Aubert. With the construction of these 20 affordable housing units, semi-independent seniors can now live in a quality environment adapted to their needs. This project, which required investments of more than $2.9 million, is the result … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with Saskatoon Housing Coalition, celebrated the completion of a new affordable housing project in Saskatoon. These 20 bachelor-style units will benefit individuals with disabilities, and homelessness or addiction issues by providing quality housing, and accessibility in a supportive environment. The Government of Canada, through Canada … Read more
Housing starts in Quebec were trending at 32,704 units in September, compared to 32,111 units in August, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates of housing starts. “In September, like in certain other months during the year, the start of construction on … Read more
The age of eligibility for the Shelter Allowance Program of the Societe d’habitation du Quebec (SHQ) is now 51 years for singles and couples who meet the other program criteria. For the year 2014-2015, this represents an additional investment of $2.3 million, and the SHQ estimates that 3,400 more Quebec households will benefit from this … Read more
The Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are celebrating the opening of a transitional housing project aimed at supporting single women and women with children at risk of homelessness in Yellowknife. Betty House is a new 18-unit building that will help women and children attain the stability required for the successful transition to permanent … Read more
