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TORONTO, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian 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 communities across the country 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), and Adam Vaughan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), announced over $75.2 million through its Projects Stream to support the construction of 301 permanent affordable housing units for individuals and families in Ontario, with over half of the units committed to Indigenous peoples, and over one third to women and children.
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SURREY, BC, March 15, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian 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 major cities across the country including Surrey are dealing with significant challenges around 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), Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives and MLA for Surrey–Green Timbers, Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, and Doug McCallum, Mayor of Surrey, announced details of the $16.4 million Rapid Housing Initiative allocation for Surrey, which will create up to 44 new affordable homes.
VANCOUVER, BC, March 1 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian 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 major cities across the country including Vancouver are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need.
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QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, in collaboration with the Government of Quebec, is pleased to announce an agreement under the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) between Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the City of Montréal.
As part of this agreement, $56.8 million in federal funding is being provided to the City of Montréal to support the rapid completion of 12 projects on its territory, representing 263 housing units. In addition to supporting the agreement between CMHC and the City of Montréal, the Government of Quebec is committed to funding the rent supplement for certain projects included in this announcement for 20 years. With this assistance, eligible renters will spend only 25% of their income on housing.