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NEMASKA, QC, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada's recovery as regions across the country, including Cree Nation communities in Québec, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need.
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Dr. Abel Bosum, Grand Chief of The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), are pleased to announce a $17.4 million investment through the Projects Stream of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) for the immediate construction of 55 affordable modular homes for elders and persons with disabilities in nine Cree Nation communities in Québec.