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Canada supports rapid housing projects in St. John’s
July 29, 2021 Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for affordable housing and led to rising levels of homelessness. The Government of Canada created a national strategy to build hundreds of thousands of units and provide affordable housing to people across the […]
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Government of Canada announces the construction and operation of a new emergency shelter in Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation
July 16, 2021 — Natoaganeg First Nation, Traditional and unceded Mi’kmaq territory — Indigenous Services Canada Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation will be the site of a new shelter for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in times of great need and crisis. This new shelter will be the first of its kind located in […]
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Media advisory: The Honourable Marc Miller and Chief George Ginnish echo the construction of a new shelter in Natoaganeg First Nation
Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation, New Brunswick — The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief George Ginnish of Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation will participate in a community event to echo the construction of a new shelter for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in times of need and crisis. A media […]
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CYFN Successful in Securing Federal Funding for Women’s Shelter
Friday, June 25, 2021 WHITEHORSE – The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) was successful in its bid for funding from the federal government to build an emergency shelter in Whitehorse for Yukon First Nations women and children escaping family violence. The funding was announced June 17th by the Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage […]
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Canada supports Rapid Housing projects for First Nations in Yukon
25/06/2021 Joint news release with the Government of Canada. 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 for communities across the country, including those in the Yukon. Today, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister […]
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WNNB: First Time Home Buyer Program Information Sheet
May 17, 2021 Please see below the First Time Home Buyers Program Information sheet, which includes information and links on programs offered by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island (Newfoundland and Labrador does not currently have a provincial housing program for first-time home buyers). […]
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Fort McKay First Nation first real estate development to address affordable housing in Beaumont
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) and its partner, Landrex Inc., created a new company called East Pine LP. Together, the partners have purchased a $2M section of land in Beaumont which is fully permitted for the development of a new multi-family residential complex. Last year the City of Beaumont was one of the top 5 […]
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Canada supports rapid housing project in Nova Scotia
May 13, 2021 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. Budget 2021 is a plan to bridge Canadians through the crisis and towards a robust recovery. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social […]
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APCFNC: Federal Budget Investments in Housing and Infrastructure
Budget 2021 contained several investments in First Nation Housing and Infrastructure, which we have compiled here, including related investments: Budget 2021 proposes to invest $36 million over three years, starting in 2021-22, through the Strategic Partnerships Initiative, to build capacity for local, economically-sustainable clean energy projects in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and support […]
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Governments announce multi-million investment in NS First Nations communities – Mortgage Broker News
19 Apr 2021 Federal and provincial governments have announced a fresh tranche of funding for the development of low-cost housing aimed at First Nations communities in Nova Scotia. Over $3.16 million in funding will be coursed through the Projects Stream of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) for the immediate construction of 24 units of affordable […]
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