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Phase two of micro-home project addressing homelessness in Fredericton
28 February 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The second phase of a project to build micro-homes for people experiencing homelessness in Fredericton is receiving $13.3 million in funding assistance from the provincial and the federal governments. This will result in another 60 micro-homes being built by 12 Neighbours Community Inc.; 36 were built during the first […]
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Read MoreGovernments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Announce Funding to Support New Transitional Housing for Labrador City
February 27, 2023 Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, announced […]
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Read MoreGNB: Virtual housing workshop
16 February 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Housing sector stakeholders from across the province are taking part in a one-day virtual workshop today to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing New Brunswick and consider how to work together to address the housing crisis. “Our housing crisis needs an all-hands-on-deck approach to find improvements for our residents,” […]
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Read MoreConstruction Underway on another Federal and Provincial Affordable Housing Development in Pleasantville
December 9, 2022 More accessible and affordable public housing is being constructed in St. John’s for people with lower incomes. The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing $1.85 million to support the construction of eight new affordable housing units on Janeway Place, in Pleasantville, for households with lower incomes. The contract was […]
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Read MoreNunatsiavut Housing Commission officially established, marking new era of housing self-determination for Inuit
November 30, 2022 On November 10, Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe signed an Executive Order declaring into effect Inuit Law 2019-03 An Act Respecting Housing in Nunatsiavut and to Establish a Nunatsiavut Housing Commission. This historic signing marks the official establishment of the Nunatsiavut Housing Commission (NHC), the new Public Agency of the Nunatsiavut Government responsible […]
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Read MoreGovernments of Canada and Prince Edward Island inaugurates 33 new affordable units in PEI
Nov 10, 2022 Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, along with Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing for PEI celebrated the opening of two affordable housing projects on Prince Edward Island. Officially completed on November 10th, 2022, […]
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Read MoreFederal Housing Advocate visiting Nunatsiavut, ULM next week
Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle will be visiting Nunatsiavut and Upper Lake Melville next week as part of a tour of Inuit Nunangat to report on the failure of Canada to deliver adequate housing to Inuit. The Federal Housing Advocate is an independent, non-partisan watchdog, based in the office of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, […]
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Read MoreEmergency Housing Repair Funds Available to Band Members Impacted by Hurricane Fiona
September 28, 2022 In the days following one of the worst storms to hit our shores, we are reflecting on the struggles now faced by individuals and families who have lost their homes and belongings. It is a difficult moment to be sure, and our thoughts and prayers are with those facing these challenges. At […]
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Read MorePartnership to result in new housing at Elsipogtog First Nation
28 September 2022 ELSIPOGTOG (GNB) – The provincial government and Elsipogtog First Nation are partnering to add dozens of housing units to the community. The arrangement includes plans for 20 community-owned units and five individual-owned units per year, over the next five years. The government will pay Elsipogtog a percentage of the net profits from […]
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Read MoreI’tesnen: We Are Staying” Qalipu Emergency Housing Response Program Launch
September 1, 2022 Introduction: “I’tesnen: We Are Staying” Qalipu Emergency Housing Response Program aims to help prevent and reduce homelessness among our members. Existing support(s) include: Emergency Housing Repair – Provide financial assistance (maximum $5,000 per household) to existing homeowner(s) in need of emergency repair(s) that would cause the homeowner to leave their home immediately. […]
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