Minister proclaims April as New Homes� Month

Oliver Langdon, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), today proclaimed April 2001 as New Homes� Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mr. Langdon, accompanied by Elmo Russell, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Home Builders� Association, and Robert Candow, president of the Eastern Newfoundland Home Builders� Association, signed the proclamation today at Newfoundland�s first R2000 Envirohome on Blackmarsh Road, St. John�s.

"I�m delighted to have this opportunity to promote New Homes� Month," said Mr. Langdon. "Over the years, the residential construction industry has consistently made a significant contribution to the province�s housing market. The involvement of the Newfoundland Home Builders Association has helped to keep our economy growing, competitive and vibrant."

New Homes� Month is a national campaign, and the premier housing event of the Canadian Home Builders� Association. Across the country, the industry is opening its doors to show the latest in new home design, state-of-the-art technology and products. Consumers can explore the advantages of a brand new home, meet the professional builders in the community, learn about financing and discover what�s involved in home buying.

"Today�s new homes are better than ever," said Mr. Russell. "Whether you are looking for quality and comfort, energy efficiency, a healthier living environment, low maintenance or the latest designs and features, there�s no place like a brand new home."

Commenting on the event, Mr. Candow said: "The key to a successful home purchase is choosing the right builder. Today�s professional new home builders are committed to excellence, service and customer satisfaction. Every new home our members build is backed by a warranty."

The Newfoundland and Labrador Home Builders� Association is the provincial association representing the province�s residential building industry. Members include new home builders, developers, renovators, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, financial institutions and new home warranty providers.

Media contact:
Rhonda Day, Executive Officer, NLHBA, (709) 753-2000
Jenny Bowring, Communications Mgr. NLHC, (709) 724-3055

 WHEREAS the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is proud of the fine residential communities that have been built over the years.

WHEREAS new housing represents improved planning and design, and progress in the use of new materials and methods of construction. The establishment of new communities, schools, places of worship, roads, shopping centres and other public facilities has been stimulated by new housing.

WHEREAS it is fitting that our citizens recognize what the building of new homes mean in civic and economic progress to Newfoundland and Labrador and what home ownership can mean both to the individual owner and to the total economic and social benefit of this province.

NOW THEREFORE, I Oliver Langdon, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, do hereby proclaim April 2001 as New Homes� Month. I call upon the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador to emphasize throughout this period, their confidence in the future economic and environmental well-being of our province and their recognition of home construction and ownership as a basic factor in our economic progress and the quality of our lives

Oliver Langdon, MHA
Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and Housing

2001 03 30                              1:30 p.m.