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Released on August 20, 2012
Rob Clarke, Member of Parliament for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, on behalf of Diane Finley Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation June Draude, today celebrated the official opening of a local housing initiative for seniors in Air Ronge.
Funding of $1.7 million has been made available for this project which consists of 12 two-bedroom units, through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government's plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs during the global recession. The federal and provincial governments are contributing equally to this overall investment of $132 million under the amended Canada-Saskatchewan Affordable Housing Program Agreement.
"Through the second year of Canada's Economic Action Plan, our government remains committed to helping seniors in Saskatchewan and throughout the country during these tough economic times," said Clarke. "Projects like this one are providing safe, affordable housing to many residents in our community while creating jobs and stimulating our economy."
"There is a need for this type of housing for seniors in northern Saskatchewan," Draude said. "I am very pleased to see 12 new units available to help meet the demand in Air Ronge. Our government is pleased to work with the Government of Canada and private developers to bring projects like this to fruition. In turn, the seniors of our province benefit, through increased access to affordable housing options."
The Government of Canada, through CMHC, will invest more than $2 billion in housing this year. Of this amount, $1.7 billion will be spent in support of almost 605,000 households living in existing social housing. In Saskatchewan, this represents some 29,900 households. These investments are improving the quality of life for low-income Canadians and households living in existing social housing, including individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants and Aboriginal people.
To find out more about how the Government of Canada and CMHC are working to build stronger homes and communities for all Canadians, call CMHC at 1-800-668-2642 or visit www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Pete Paczko
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0531
Email: pete.paczko@gov.sk.ca
Young Ong
CMHC
Phone: 403-515-2962
Email: yong@cmhc.ca
Marian Ngo
Office of Minister Finley
Phone: 819-994-2482
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