Children, Seniors and Social Development
May 23, 2017
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:
Investments in Affordable Housing for Seniors
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing more than $6.1 million to support the construction of affordable housing for seniors. The funding is part of the $48.9 million under Investments in Affordable Housing announced in October 2016. Conditional approvals have been provided to six non-profit groups to develop projects.
Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Research and Development Corporation and MLA for St. Barbe - L’Anse aux Meadows, on behalf of the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today.
The federal and provincial governments will contribute more than $6 million to six non-profit groups that will create new affordable housing for seniors. The projects will create 49 new units for seniors and include 14 fully accessible units
Seniors have benefitted from more than half of the 1,500 new housing units created throughout Newfoundland and Labrador under the Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement.
Quotes
“These new projects highlight the benefits of partnerships with our non-profit community sector and address real and ongoing seniors’ housing needs. This investment will also provide seniors with access to more affordable and accessible housing options throughout the province."
Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
"We have an aging population in Newfoundland and Labrador, and we need to be responsive to this changing demographic. I am delighted more housing opportunities for seniors will be available in my district, as they continue to be active members of our towns and communities."
Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation and MHA for St. Barbe - L'Anse aux Meadows
“Our government remains committed to making significant investments in affordable housing, strengthening Canadian communities and helping create jobs and grow the middle class and those fighting hard to join it. We are providing better places for seniors to live independently, and building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future.”
Gudie Hutchings
Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains
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BACKGROUNDER
Non-profit sector affordable seniors’ housing projects
| Proponent | Units | Location | Funding |
| Eastern Gate Church Inc. | 4 | St. John’s | $500,000 |
| Wesley United Church | 10 | St. John’s | $1,250,000 |
| Cochrane Community Outreach & Performance Centre Inc. | 5 | St. John’s | $625,000 |
| Town of St. Anthony | 10 | St. Anthony | $1,250,000 |
| Humber Valley Day Care Centre Inc. | 10 | Pasadena | $1,250,000 |
| Evangel Pentecostal Church | 10 | Gander | $1,250,000 |
| TOTAL | 49 | $6,125,000 |
2017 05 23 10:40 a.m.