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$21 million for 85 new homes in Kenora area Written by Ryan Forbes Monday, Apr 19 2021, 5:00 AM Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, during a virtual announcement.
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The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has made it clear to the federal government that affordable housing is key to Canada’s economic recovery, and $21 million has pledged to help end homelessness in northwestern Ontario. The ongoing pandemic has only worsened an already overwhelming challenge in providing housing for our most vulnerable citizens,” says Wauzhuhsk Onigum Chief Chris Skead.
Eagle Lake First Nation
Eagle Lake First Nation has received federal funding to address an affordable housing crisis in the community.
Chief Arnold Gardner says they will be constructing 10 modular housing units to meet an immediate need in Eagle Lake.
Gardner adds it is imperative that this partnership between Canada and all First Nations grows every day to ensure that no First Nation youth, adult or elder is left without a place to call home.
Overall the Trudeau government is spending $21.1 million to immediately construct 85 affordable units in seven Indigenous communities in the Kenora riding.
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Ahmed Hussen made the announcement.
Canada Supports Rapid Housing Projects for First Nations in Kenora
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KENORA, ON, April 16, 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, including those in Kenora, 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 Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, announced details of an approximately $21.1 million investment through the Projects Stream of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) for the immediate construction of 85 units of affordable homes for First Nations in Kenora.