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Foundations Newsletter – March 2025 – FNMHF
March 17, 2025 Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, designed to keep you informed about the recent developments, initiatives, and success stories within the First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF). We are excited to share updates on how we are working together to improve housing opportunities for First Nations communities across the nation. […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada completes sale of Marine House to Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society for affordable housing
From: Public Services and Procurement Canada March 13, 2025 Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting are out of reach due to the housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at […]
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Read MoreThe Government of Canada and New Brunswick invest in housing enabling infrastructure
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Moncton, New Brunswick, March 3, 2025 — The governments of Canada and New Brunswick have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across New Brunswick will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, […]
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Read MoreGovernments Investing in New Homes in Newfoundland and Labrador
February 24, 2025 The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are providing combined funding of more than $44 million to help build over 280 new homes in Newfoundland and Labrador. These homes are part of a broader federal initiative, adding to the 965 new homes already announced in Newfoundland and Labrador since 2021. The […]
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Read MoreFederal and provincial governments helping build new homes in Cornwall
Feb. 12, 2025 Today, the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced over $16 million to build 46 new homes in Cornwall. This investment is part of the federal government’s broader commitment through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) which the Government of Canada has committed $10.34 billion to support the creation of over 40,000 […]
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Read MoreBuilding more homes faster in PEI with $86.2 million for critical housing enabling infrastructure
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, February 11, 2025 – To increase housing supply, the Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island have reached a new funding agreement, directing close to $86.2 million toward housing enabling infrastructure. This long-term predictable funding, delivered over 10 years under the Canada Housing […]
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Read MoreMillbrook First Nation members can get mortgages on-reserve for the first time, thanks to pilot program – CBC
Dec 20, 2024 Band members can apply for an RBC loan to build their own home on reserve land In an effort to combat persistent housing shortages, Millbrook First Nation is empowering its members to build their own homes, with the help of a pilot project that allows mortgages on-reserve for the first time. The […]
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Read MoreFoundations Newsletter – December 2024 – FNMHF
Dec 16, 2024 Dear Valued Members and Stakeholders, as we approach the end of a very eventful fourth quarter, I am proud to reflect on the progress we have made together at the Fund. This quarter has been marked by collaboration, engagement, and a steadfast commitment to advancing sustainable housing opportunities for First Nations communities […]
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Read MoreMore Projects Approved under Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund
December 9, 2024 The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, is pleased to announce that five more community organizations are receiving funding under the Community Housing Growth Fund to help them develop their affordable housing projects. Each project was awarded up to $50,000 for pre-development costs, which […]
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Read MoreNew affordable homes for Nunatsiavut
December 9, 2024 The federal and Nunatsiavut governments are providing a combined $7.5 million to build 10 new affordable homes in Nain, Makkovik and Hopedale for families. The homes are made up of a four-plex in Nain, a four-plex in Makkovik and a duplex in Hopedale and will be operated by the Nunatsiavut Government. The […]
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