On behalf of Human Resources Minister and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced that the Municipality of the County of Richmond, NS, has been approved for more than $900,000 in low-cost infrastructure loans as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. … Read more
The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts was 184,700 units in August, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. This is down from 204,500 units in July 2011. The full release is available online. Call 613-748-2799. According to the results of the latest monthly survey conducted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, residential construction … Read more
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced a combined investment of more than $ 55 million in funding as part of a new affordable housing agreement, which will continue to reduce the number of households in need on housing. This agreement follows the recent announcement on the Framework for Affordable Housing (2011-2014) agreed between the … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) and Minister responsible for Yukon Housing Corporation Steve Nordick announced the extension of the Affordable Housing Initiative for the 2011-2014 period and funding of $2.955 million to help Yukoners in need of housing, including seniors, persons with disabilities and low … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced that the City of Charlottetown and the Town of Stratford have been approved for low-cost infrastructure loans. The City of Charlottetown has been approved for $8.5 million in low-cost loans from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. … Read more
Housing starts are forecast to remain steady in 2011 and 2012, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's third quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition. Housing starts will be in the range of 166,300 to 197,200 units in 2011, with a point forecast of 183,200 units. In 2012, housing starts will be in the range … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative Prince Edward Island Senator Mike Duffy and PEI Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour Janice Sherry attended the grand opening of Stars for Life Home and Resource Centre in Charlottetown, PE. The affordable housing development is a five-unit building for non-elderly singles with … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP John Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest, NB) along with Deputy Mayor Diane McGowan announced that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield has been approved for a low-cost infrastructure loan as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, has been approved … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) and Prince Edward Island Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour Janice Sherry attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Charlotte Court in Charlottetown. Wong and Sherry also announced more than $1 million in funding for … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) and Newfoundland and Labrador Human Resources, Labour and Employment Minister Darin King announced a combined federal and provincial investment of close to $41 million under a new affordable housing agreement that will continue to reduce the number of households in housing need. The agreement comes as a result … Read more
