EDMONTON, AB, July 23,
2024 /CNW/ - Today, the federal government announced
more than $172 million in
contributions and low-cost loans through the Affordable Housing
Fund (AHF) to help build and repair 4257 affordable homes in
Alberta.
The announcement was made by the Honourable Randy Boissonnault,
Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, Alberta and Minister of Employment, Workforce
Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable
Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and
Communities.
It took place at 9320 152 A Ave. NW, Edmonton which received $500,000 to build 20 homes operated by the Homes
for Heroes Foundation. The completed building consists of 300
square-foot rooms and includes a central resource centre, an office
for an onsite councillor, and a community garden for veterans of
the Canadian Forces.
A detailed list of all the projects that received funding is
provided in an appendix to this release.
Quotes:
"Everyone deserves a place to call their own and the Affordable
Housing Fund is one way we're helping make that a reality for
Canadians. We will keep investing in affordable housing projects
like the ones announced today, and working with partners across the
country, to end the housing crisis." – The Honourable Sean
Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and
Communities
"We need smart solutions to solve the affordable housing crisis.
Through the Affordable Housing Fund, we are building and repairing
over 4000 homes in Alberta. By
working with our communities, we are investing $172 million to support those who need social and
affordable housing the most." – The Honourable
Randy Boissonnault, Member of
Parliament for Edmonton Centre, Alberta and Minister of Employment, Workforce
Development and Official Languages
"We are grateful for the investment in affordable housing in
Edmonton. Our city is growing
quickly as people come from across the province, country and around
the world. As we welcome more residents, all levels of government
must continue to work together to ensure everyone has access to
safe, adequate and affordable housing." – Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton
"Hosting the Minister for a tour of our Edmonton Veterans
Village was a privilege, as it allowed us to showcase the critical
work we do. We provide not just housing, but comprehensive support
programs for our unhoused Veteran clients. Our charity's mission is
deeply important, which is why we are grateful that all three
levels of government have come together to support the construction
of our Veteran villages. CMHC's partnership has been instrumental
in enabling us to build facilities in Calgary, Edmonton, and Kingston, and we look forward to continuing
this collaborative effort as we expand our reach across
Canada." – Brad Field, President of Homes for Heroes
Foundation
Quick facts:
- The federal funding announced today is helping create a total
of 772 new homes and is leading to the repairs of 3485 homes.
- The Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) provides funding
through low-interest and/or forgivable loans or contributions to
help build new affordable homes and renovate and repair existing,
affordable and community housing.
- Through the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the government
announced an additional $1 billion
for the Affordable Housing Fund, bringing the total funding to over
$14 billion. To further support
non-profit, co-operative, and public housing providers and respond
to the needs of those most impacted by the housing crisis, Budget
2024 committed an additional $1
billion to the fund.
- This program under the National Housing Strategy (NHS) gives
priority to projects that help people who need it most, including
women and children fleeing family violence, seniors, Indigenous
peoples, people living with disabilities, those with mental health
or addiction issues, veterans, and young adults.
- As of March 2024, the federal
government has committed $50.97
billion through the NHS to support the creation of over
146,000 units and the repair of over 286,000 units.
Additional Information:
- Visit Canada.ca/housing for the most requested Government of
Canada housing information.
- CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and
financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need,
and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all levels of
Canadian government, consumers and the housing industry. CMHC's aim
is that everyone in Canada has a
home they can afford and that meets their needs. For more
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Facebook.
- To find out more about the National Housing Strategy, please
visit www.placetocallhome.ca.
Appendix: Projects receiving funding under AHF
Project
Name
|
Region/City
|
Funding
|
Units
|
Rosenthal
Flats
|
Edmonton
|
$64,124,963
|
213
|
GEF Seniors Housing
Repairs
|
Edmonton
|
$7,830,000
|
783
|
Grande Spirit
Foundation Repairs
|
Grande
Prairie
|
$4,270,000
|
427
|
Civida
Repairs
|
Edmonton
|
$7,000,000
|
1079
|
Right at Home Housing
Society Repairs
|
Edmonton
|
$2,940,000
|
294
|
Villa Beausejour -
Seniors Enhanced Living Addition
|
Falher
|
$8,969,000
|
20
|
Brittany Lane Extension
renovation project
|
Strathcona
County
|
$870,000
|
58
|
Shelter
|
Lac la Biche
County
|
$307,015
|
26
|
Shelter
|
Edmonton
|
$584,320
|
50
|
Shelter
|
Whitecourt
|
$806,820
|
22
|
Homes For Heroes
Edmonton Veterans' Village
|
Edmonton
|
$500,000
|
20
|
Pleasantview Seniors
Housing Project
|
High Prairie
|
$6,074,208
|
50
|
Pine Valley
|
Hinton
|
$12,565,398
|
206
|
Alexis Nakota Sioux
Nation Repairs
|
Alexis 133
|
$330,000
|
22
|
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Repairs 2
|
Saddle Lake
125
|
$75,000
|
5
|
Paul First Nation
Repairs
|
Wabamun 133A
|
$600,000
|
40
|
Sturgeon Lake Cree
Nation Repairs
|
Valleyview
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Cold Lake First Nations
Repairs
|
Cold Lake
149
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Piikani Nation -
Repairs
|
Piikani 147
|
$225,000
|
15
|
Horse Lake First Nation
Repairs
|
Grande Prairie County
No. 1
|
$225,000
|
15
|
Swan River First Nation
Repairs
|
Big Lakes
County
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Driftpile Cree Nation
Repairs
|
Drift Pile River
150
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Siksika Nation
Repairs
|
Siksika 146
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Duncan's First Nation
Repairs
|
Peace No.
135
|
$750,000
|
50
|
Elizabeth Metis
Settlement Repairs 2
|
Cold Lake
|
$765,000
|
51
|
Beaver First Nation
Repairs
|
High Level
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Ermineskin Tribe
Repairs
|
Ermineskin
138
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Siksika Nation
Repairs
|
Siksika 146
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Sucker Creek First
Nation Repair
|
Sucker Creek
150A
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Gift Lake Metis
Settlement Repairs
|
Big Lakes
County
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Elizabeth Metis
Settlement - IGO
|
Bonnyville No.
87
|
$150,000
|
10
|
Dene Tha'
Repairs
|
Grande
Prairie
|
$450,000
|
30
|
Enoch Cree Nation
Repairs
|
Edmonton
|
$300,000
|
20
|
O'Chiese First Nation
Repairs
|
O'Chiese 203
|
$300,000
|
20
|
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
repairs
|
Saint-Paul
|
$1,170,000
|
78
|
Little Red River Cree
Nation Repairs
|
John d'Or Prairie
215
|
$1,500,000
|
100
|
Blood Tribe
Repairs
|
Fort Macleod
|
3,000,000
|
200
|
Alexander First Nation
Repairs
|
Morinville
|
$600,000
|
40
|
Iinii'toyis
|
Lethbridge
|
$34,997,000
|
138
|
AFCC Indigenous Seniors
Lodge
|
Calgary
|
$2,760,949
|
12
|
#17 Folkstone
Place
|
Stony Plain
135
|
$6,361,000
|
63
|
SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)