Posted: March 10, 2010 at 4:06 pm | Tags: Agreement, Alexander, announcement, canada, Celebrate, City, community, Diane Finley, Gail Shea, government, Honourable, Housing Market, Hunter River, Inc, investment, Minister Responsible, Minister Shea, Moishe, New, Oceans, P.E.I, P.E.I. Affordable, part, Premier Robert Ghiz, Prince Edward Island, Robert Ghiz, Summerside, today, total
Posted by Moishe Alexander
The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island today announced a joint investment to build new affordable housing on the Island. The bundled announcement represents a total of 21 affordable rental units for persons with disabilities and is made possible in part through a $775,000 investment from the Canada – P.E.I. Affordable Housing Agreement.
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Honourable Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, made the announcement.
“The Government of Canada is dedicated to helping those in need in Prince Edward Island through these tough economic times,” said Minister Shea. “Through projects like these, our government is providing safe affordable housing to many residents in our community while creating jobs and stimulating our economy.”
“We’re pleased to partner with the Federal Government on these significant initiatives for the City of Summerside and the community of Hunter River,” said Premier Robert Ghiz. “The Hunter River project is in line with the provincial government’s Rural Action Plan which supports the continued provision of essential services in rural communities.”
Today’s announcement recognized funding for three multi-unit affordable housing projects in Prince Edward Island. Scotcor Rentals Inc., Community Connections Inc. and HR Holdings Ltd. are developing the buildings at three separate locations in Summerside and Hunter River, near schools, businesses and community services.
The Canada – Prince Edward Island Affordable Housing Agreement involves an investment of $8.32 million in affordable housing in Prince Edward Island. To date, more than 155 units have been supported by the Agreement in rural and urban communities across P.E.I.
Posted: August 26, 2009 at 9:45 am | Tags: Alexander Reviews, Alliston, Anne Skeates, canada, ceremony, construction, Diane Finley, family, government, Helena, Honourable, Housing Market, Inc, Minister Responsible, Ontario, Place, project, shelter, Simcoe County, Sister, South Simcoe County, today, transition, violence
The Government of Canada and People in Transition (Alliston) Inc. held a ground-breaking ceremony today to celebrate the construction of five new second-stage housing units at “My Sister’s Place”, a shelter for women and children who are victims of family violence in Simcoe County.
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women) and Member of Parliament for Simcoe – Grey, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Anne Skeates, Board Chairperson, People in Transition (Alliston) Inc., along with guests attended today’s ceremony.
“The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in Ontario and across Canada for those who need it most,” said Minister of State Guergis. “Through this investment, My Sister’s Place will provide safe and supportive housing to women and their children who are experiencing family violence.”
Through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Government of Canada provided $520,000 to My Sister’s Place through the Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) and SEED funding. The SEP program assists in repairing, rehabilitating and improving existing shelters for women and their children or youth who are victims of family violence. It also provides financial assistance for the acquisition or construction of new shelters and second-stage housing where needed. SEED funding offers financial assistance to housing proponents who are in the early stages of developing an affordable housing project.
The five units — one bachelorette and four one-bedroom apartments, will be built beside the existing emergency shelter in Alliston. Women and children currently staying at My Sister’s Place could move into this second-stage housing as part of their transition from the shelter. Second-stage housing is vital in helping women and children reclaim their lives and secure a brighter future.
“My Sister’s Place is very proud to be creating a second-stage housing project that is the only purpose-built building of its kind in South Simcoe County,” said Anne Skeates, Board Chairperson, People in Transition (Alliston) Inc. “The goal of this project is to provide ongoing and on site shelter for women who are recreating their lives in the wake of an abusive relationship.”
My Sister’s Place, operated by People in Transition (Alliston) Inc., provides emergency shelter services to abused women and their children who are fleeing violent and / or abusive relationships. More than 1,000 women and children are served annually.
Last fall, the Government of Canada committed more than $1.9 billion over the next five years to improve and build new affordable housing and to help the homeless. Canada’s
Economic Action Plan builds on this with an additional one-time investment of more than $2 billion over two years in new and existing social housing and lending of up to another $2 billion to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure.