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Released on September 5, 2008
Low-income seniors in Saskatoon have access to new affordable rental housing with the opening today of Columbian Manor, thanks to federal, provincial and municipal funding totalling $3.5 million.
"The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in Saskatchewan and across Canada for those who need it most," said Lynne Yelich, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Blackstrap. "Projects like the Columbian Manor will give seniors in Saskatoon the opportunity to stay in their community, close to family and friends, while receiving the care and support they need."
"Today's announcement means that more lower-income seniors in Saskatoon will be able to remain independent for as long as possible," Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer said. "Our government is committed to working with our partners to meet the growing needs of our citizens. Safe, secure and stable housing is very important and all citizens should have homes that promote health, independence, security and dignity."
"We turned the sod for this complex two years ago, and I'm delighted that today, we open its doors to the seniors in our community," Saskatoon Mayor Donald Atchison said. "It is just another example of how these partnerships can work together successfully to ensure that all our citizens have safe, affordable housing and can enjoy a better quality of life. This is what makes a community strong."
The 51 new units were constructed under the federal, provincial and municipal Centenary Affordable Housing Program (CAHP). The total budget for the project was $6,082,136. Under CAHP, funding assistance was provided by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ($1,734,000); Saskatchewan Housing Corporation ($1,387,200) and the City of Saskatoon ($346,800). The funding balance was provided by K.C. Charities in the form of mortgage financing ($2,104,136) and land contribution ($510,000). The project was co-ordinated by K.C. Charities Inc., a non-profit charitable corporation established in Saskatoon in 1983.
CAHP is funded under the Canada-Saskatchewan Affordable Housing Agreement. It provides approximately $33 million in federal funding for affordable housing, which is matched by Saskatchewan, municipalities and other partners. With these matching contributions, more than $66 million will be committed by 2008 for affordable housing.
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For more information, contact:
Kimberlee Jones
CMHC
Calgary
Phone: 403-515-3048
Linda Saliken
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0246
Alan Wallace
City of Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-975-2650
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