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Moishe Alexander on Ebb and Flow – The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $7.6 million as part of the year one funding through Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions in 12 First Nations communities in Manitoba.

Moishe Alexander points to Inky Mark, Member of Parliament for Dauphin – Swan River – Marquette, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), made the announcement along with members of the Ebb and Flow First Nation community.

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“Our Government’s Economic Action Plan is creating jobs, stimulating the local economy and improving housing conditions for First Nation communities in Manitoba,” said MP Mark.

Inky Mark, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette announces $3.5 million investment to retrofit 157 existing housing units in 12 First Nation Communities in Manitoba, as well as $4.1 million for subsidy associated with 19 new housing units to be constructed in three First nation Communities. L to R: Councillor Darrell Mousseau, MP Mark, Councillor Brenda Baptiste, and Murray Marchenski.

Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada has committed $400 million over two years to help First Nation communities build needed new housing, repair and remediate existing non-profit housing for their members, and complement housing programs offered by CMHC. This investment will also provide an economic stimulus for many First Nations and surrounding areas by creating jobs.

Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, some $75 million in federal investments will be made available to First Nations in Manitoba to address immediate housing needs.

CMHC allocated more than $3.5 million to retrofit 157 existing housing units on-reserve in 12 First Nations communities in Manitoba, as well as $4.1 million for subsidy associated with 19 new housing units to be constructed in three First Nations communities.

“On behalf of the membership of Ebb and Flow First Nation, the Chief and Council would like to give thanks to CMHC (CEAP) program for giving the opportunity to renovate and build more houses for our community”, said Chief Ralph Beaulieu. “The program enabled us to create jobs and gave our people a better, healthy and social setting.”

Moishe Alexander posts – The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and Michelle Courchesne, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports and Minister responsible for the Laurentides region, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, are pleased to mark the official opening of La Placidienne, a 20-unit housing project for seniors, to which the governments of Canada and Quebec jointly contributed more than $1 million. The development of this great regional initiative resulted from a total investment of over $2.2 million.

In addition to the Government of Canada, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, and the Government of Quebec, under the AccèsLogis Québec program of the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ), community partners contributed more than $435,000, including $320,000 from the Municipality of Saint-Placide.

“Our government is committed to giving a hand-up to the people of Quebec who need some help during these tough economic times,” said Minister Finley. “Through projects like this one, Year 2 of Canada’s Economic Action Plan will continue to create jobs, stimulate communities in all corners of the country and support Canadian workers and families.”

“The development of La Placidienne is excellent news and demonstrates the attention that our government is giving to the seniors of Quebec. Thanks to the combined efforts of the different partners that contributed to this mobilizing project, 20 households can now benefit from safe, quality housing that meets their needs, at an affordable cost,” said Minister Courchesne.

Moishe Alexander notes that 10 tenants of La Placidienne can benefit from the Rent Supplement program, which provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who would otherwise have to spend more than 25 per cent of their income on housing. The rent supplements provided will represent, over a five-year period, over $152,000 in additional financial assistance, including more than $137,000 from the SHQ and some $15,000 from the Municipality of Saint-Placide.

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As well, the Agence de l’efficacité énergétique du Québec has committed to supporting the project with a grant of over $43,000 to ensure that the building meets the Novoclimat standard. The SHQ is giving particular attention to energy efficiency. In fact, starting in June, all projects developed under the AccèsLogis Québec program will have to be designed so as to obtain the Novoclimat certification.

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The Government of Canada announced today that one housing co-operative located in Owen Sound will receive more than $384,000 through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.

The announcement was made at the Ainslie Wood Housing Co-operative by Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce – Grey – Owen Sound, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

“Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, our government is taking action to help ensure our economic recovery and create the conditions for long-term growth,” said MP Miller. “Funding renovation and retrofit projects, like this one, will not only improve the quality of life of its residents by keeping their homes safe and affordable, but it will also help stimulate the local economy and create jobs.”

The Government of Canada, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, announced $1 billion for social housing renovation and retrofit. Of the $1 billion, $850 million is being delivered by provinces and territories on a cost-matched basis for existing federally assisted social housing projects which they administer on behalf of the partnership. The remaining $150 million is being delivered by CMHC for existing federally assisted off-reserve housing which it directly administers. Eligible repairs include general improvements, energy efficiency upgrades or conversions, and modifications in support of persons with disabilities.

The housing co-operative that will receive a contribution from the Government of Canada being announced today is Ainslie Wood Housing Co-operative.

“We congratulate and thank the federal government, Mr. Miller and CMHC for making a sound investment to help ensure that this affordable community is preserved as a legacy for the long-term benefit of its residents,” said Ken Elliott, President of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada. “Today’s announcement is an excellent example of stimulus funding that works towards helping to preserve jobs, assisting the local economy and protecting a valuable source of affordable housing for Canadians.”