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Foundations 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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Vernon council taking steps towards creating affordable housing – Castanet
Dec 16, 2024 Vernon City Council has been taking steps towards creating more affordable housing in the city. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Vernon’s total vacancy rate in the primary rental market is 1.6 per cent. This is the highest it has been since 2019 when the vacancy rate was 1.7 per […]
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CHRA welcomes 82 new members for the 2024 membership year
December 13, 2024 We’re proud to have welcomed 82 new CHRA members in 2024, including some past members who came back in 2024. Thank you to all our members – your participation makes CHRA, and our collective voices, stronger. We look forward to continuing to work with you to create meaningful change for Canada’s community […]
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Federal government and Northwest Territories sign agreement to address unsheltered homelessness
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, December 12, 2024 — Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, and R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories, announced an agreement to support those facing unsheltered homelessness in Yellowknife. This partnership will help alleviate capacity challenges identified by local shelter operators, while addressing […]
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Opinion | ‘There’s a wave coming:’ Why Toronto’s mayor still believes the housing crisis can be solved – The Star
Dec. 12, 2024 To read up on the recent history of housing in Toronto is to feel an overwhelming sense of déjà vu. Consider a few headlines from this newspaper: “It’s Time for Meaningful Action on Housing Crisis,” “City’s Housing Crisis Has Roots Decades Deep,” and “Housing Crisis Damages Children.” All of these articles appeared […]
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Federal government invests in 18 innovative research projects to support housing and infrastructure needs
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Ottawa, Ontario, December 11, 2024 — The federal government is investing >$10 million for 18 applied research projects that explore specific, impactful ways to help Canada meet its housing and infrastructure needs. From building a national housing data platform, to studying the impacts of transit investments on low-income and racialized […]
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New Elders Housing Complex completed in Watson Lake, Yukon – Ontario Construction News
December 11, 2024 Ontario Construction News staff writer A new Elders Housing Complex has been completed in Watson Lake, Yukon. The nine-unit facility will address housing needs of Liard First Nation Elders, providing them with a safe and independent living environment that honours their contributions to the Nation. “Our Elders are the keepers of our […]
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MN–S Call for Proposals – Transitional Housing in Saskatoon
December 9, 2024 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan(MN-S) is requesting proposals from companies interested in building a transitional housing unit in Saskatoon that will support our 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members fleeing domestic violence. The building contains approximately 15,244 sq. ft. over 2 levels. The main level contains approximately 7960 sq. ft., and the second level contains approximately 7284 […]
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Grande Prairie Friendship Centre opens calls for proposals for Empowering Paths fund – Everything GP
Dec 10, 2024 Calls for proposals are now open for the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre’s Empowering Paths fund. Part of the Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy, the funding is dedicated to addressing Indigenous homelessness in Grande Prairie though culturally appropriate community-focused initiatives. Calls for proposals will be open for local agencies to apply from now […]
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More 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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