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NICHI announces Québec recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs
From: Indigenous Services Canada December 9, 2024 — Québec, where the traditional and treaty territories of several First Nations meet, Québec — Indigenous Services Canada Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression […]
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New affordable homes for Nunatsiavut
December 9, 2024 The federal and Nunatsiavut governments are providing a combined $7.5 million to build 10 new affordable homes in Nain, Makkovik and Hopedale for families. The homes are made up of a four-plex in Nain, a four-plex in Makkovik and a duplex in Hopedale and will be operated by the Nunatsiavut Government. The […]
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Statement from Premier Pillai on housing investments in Watson Lake
Premier and Minister responsible for Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “Building safe, affordable and inclusive communities is a priority for the Government of Yukon. As Premier and Minister responsible for Yukon Housing Corporation, I am proud to share updates on the significant progress that has been made on important housing […]
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Building solutions together: MP Lloyd Longfield champions federal strategies to address the housing crisis in Guelph – Guelph Today
MP Longfield is proud of the Guelph community’s collaborative spirit and working toward creating housing for all. The housing crisis in Guelph and across Canada is more than just a headline; it’s a lingering aftershock of the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted every facet of life from job security to construction timelines. When the pandemic hit, […]
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New supportive Indigenous housing coming to Fort Providence
The federal government is contributing $7.18 million through the Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative (ISTHI), towards a new emergency shelter for Indigenous women, their children and 2SLGBTQI+ persons fleeing gender-based violence in Fort Providence. A subsidy from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is also being provided for ongoing operations and support. The announcement was made by […]
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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Denounces Ontario’s Proposed Measures to Address Unhoused Encampments
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 6, 2024 – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) strongly opposes the measures proposed yesterday by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, which seek to undermine the constitutional rights of unhoused individuals who, through no fault of their own, have been forced to live in encampments due to systemic barriers and a lack of supportive […]
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GNWT Partners with Métis Local #51 to Strengthen Hay River Homeless Shelter Services
December 5, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories has committed $445,000 annually to a new partnership in Hay River that delivers life-changing support to vulnerable residents. Since October 1, 2024, the Hay River & Area Métis Local #51 has successfully taken over operations of the Hay River Homeless Shelter. With funding and training support […]
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New reports signal progress for B.C. renters as new affordable rentals open in Vancouver
Dec. 5, 2024 VANCOUVER – As 337 more affordable rental homes open in Vancouver, new reports are showing positive signs for renters in B.C., including thousands of renters supported through the BC Rent Bank, decreases in rents and record-high rental-home construction starts. “We are starting to head in the right direction when it comes to making […]
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Fort McMurray, Alta., supportive housing facility fears loss of funding – CBC
Dec 05, 2024 No decision has been made yet, minister said A supportive housing facility in Fort McMurray fears the loss of provincial funding — and the facility’s residents are afraid they could lose access to services that help them recover from effects of homelessness and addiction. The facility is run by the Wood Buffalo […]
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2024: CHRA’s Year in Review – CHRA
Dec 05, 2024 Leah Blunden, CHRA Communications Manager As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on everything CHRA, our members, and sector partners have worked towards and accomplished in 2024. We have a lot to be proud of and we’re looking forward to building on our successes in 2025. Read on to […]
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