GoBC EN (CNW Group/Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) 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.