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Aboriginal Housing Society receives federal funding for affordable housing project – Global News
August 1, 2024 The Aboriginal Housing Society recently received $34,997,000 in funding from the federal government for its Buffalo Lodge project in Lethbridge, Alta., which will provide affordable housing for Indigenous people. According to Melissa Many Fingers, vice chair and treasurer for the Aboriginal Housing Society, members of the Indigenous community often encounter challenges when they […]
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Federal government invests in 4257 affordable homes in Alberta
July 23, 2024 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 […]
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Canada and Alberta Invest nearly $66 Million to Support Affordable Housing
The governments of Canada and Alberta are providing nearly $66 million to help build 335 new affordable housing units and 129 shelter beds for those in housing need across Alberta. This investment is cost-matched by both governments thanks to the Canada – Alberta Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy. The funding, delivered through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP), […]
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Building affordable homes and stronger communities
May 10, 2024 Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring low-income and vulnerable Albertans have access to safe, secure and affordable homes. To address the diverse needs of Alberta’s communities, the government is investing in building more affordable and supportive homes across the province. Through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, housing providers will receive funding to […]
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Cenovus Energy teams up with Alberta First Nations to build homes amid housing crisis – Canada News
May 1, 2024 Raoul Montgrand, president of the Chard Métis Nation in northern Alberta, called a 200-square-foot camper trailer home for close to two years. The community leader and his wife were among the many residents affected by an ongoing housing crisis in the isolated hamlet, located about an hour-and-a-half drive southeast of Fort McMurray. But […]
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Cenovus teams with First Nations to build northern Alberta homes amid housing crisis – CityNews
May 1, 2024 Raoul Montgrand, president of the Chard Métis Nation in northern Alberta, called a 200-square-foot camper trailer home for close to two years. The community leader and his wife were among the many residents affected by an ongoing housing crisis in the isolated hamlet, located about an hour-and-a-half drive southeast of Fort McMurray. […]
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Today’s announcement of Canada’s Housing Plan builds a foundation for safe, climate resilient homes
April 12, 2024 Announcement offers green, affordable housing supports, but more is needed from the provinces Betsy Agar, director of the Buildings program at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Canada’s Housing Plan, announced today. “Affordable housing isn’t affordable unless it’s energy efficient. We welcome today’s federal government housing plan announcement […]
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Alberta Government Has ‘Deep Concerns’ About Federal Housing Announcement – Rental Housing Business
The Alberta government says it has “deep concerns” and not enough information about a $6-billion federal housing announcement made Tuesday morning. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement while he was in Dartmouth, N.S., as part of the government’s pre-budget tour. Trudeau says while the fund will help address the housing shortage plaguing Canadians, provinces and […]
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Metis organization first recipient of Edmonton Indigenous-led affordable housing grant – Construct Connect
April 9, 2024 EDMONTON – A Metis organization will be the first organization to receive an Indigenous-led affordable housing grant for a seniors housing development in northeast Edmonton. Metis Capital Housing Corporation will receive $2.29 million for a seniors’ lodge in Edmonton’s Montrose neighbourhood featuring 36 affordable suites, a common dining area and onsite social […]
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Affordable Housing Investment Program
On April 4, a new Métis senior’s lodge was announced. The lodge is part of the Affordable Housing Investment Program in partnership with the City of Edmonton. Métis Capital Housing Corporation will be leading this project and is the first recipient of the City’s new Indigenous-led affordable housing grant. “This is not just a program […]
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