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FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS SUPPORT RAPID HOUSING PROJECT IN DARTMOUTH


DARTMOUTH, NS, Jan. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for affordable housing and led to rising levels of homelessness. The Government of Canada created a national strategy to build hundreds of thousands of units and provide affordable housing to people across the country. By continuing to make investments in affordable housing, the federal, provincial, and municipal governments are working together to build stronger communities, create jobs, and grow our middle class, while reducing homelessness and helping vulnerable Canadians.

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, along with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth ? Cole Harbour; the Honourable Karla MacFarlane, Nova Scotia's Minister of Community Services; and Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality, announced $6.5 million in federal allocation for a supportive housing project designed for the chronically homeless in the Halifax Regional Municipality through the Cities Stream under the expanded Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI). The province will contribute $3.5 million to purchase the former Travelodge hotel and will cover $1.5 million in annual operating costs.

The project, a renovation of The Overlook at 101 Yorkshire Avenue in Dartmouth, is the first to be announced under the expanded RHI program. It will provide 65 rooms.

This funding is in addition to the Government of Canada's previous investment of $8.7 million through the first phase of the Rapid Housing Initiative to support the creation of up to 57 housing units in Halifax. The Province of Nova Scotia contributed more than $1.8 million at that time.

This new investment will create thousands of good jobs in the housing and construction sector, grow the middle class, and build back stronger communities, while getting us closer to our goal of eliminating chronic homelessness in Canada.

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"Every Canadian deserves the peace of mind of a safe and affordable place to call home. Today's announcement, along with the funding through the Rapid Housing Initiative, will go a long way to support those who need it most.  It will quickly provide 65 new affordable homes for Dartmouth's most vulnerable population and keep them safe. This is one of the ways our National Housing Strategy continues to ensure that no one is left behind." ? The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

"Our Government's support through the Rapid Housing Initiative will help provide safe, supportive housing here in Dartmouth for those most vulnerable. Quickly repurposing this hotel into comfortable housing for those who need it the most will leave a lasting positive impact on our community. We're always stronger when we work together, and good initiatives like this one are strengthened by having all orders of government at the table." ? The Honourable Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth ? Cole Harbour

"Many people experiencing chronic homelessness need additional support to maintain housing. This partnership will provide the supports needed for people to live safe and meaningful lives within their community. We look forward to welcoming people to their new home." ? Karla MacFarlane, Nova Scotia Minister of Community Services

"The Rapid Housing Initiative is a testament to what can happen when all orders of government and social agencies join in common purpose to build much-needed affordable homes and address the housing crisis. Together, we can improve the lives of vulnerable people by starting with safe, secure, stable housing." ? Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax

"The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia is thrilled to be a partner with the North End Community Health Centre in buying and operating the former Travelodge Suites, and converting it to supportive housing. Offering harm reduction housing will help us reduce chronic homelessness in Halifax Regional Municipality. We're grateful for the support from all three levels of government." ? Jim Graham, executive director, Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia

"The North End Community Health Clinic is thrilled to partner on providing permanent supportive housing to people who would otherwise not have access to housing. These units will provide safe and independent living for people in our community through a harm reduction approach so they can live with stability and dignity." ? Marie France LeBlanc, executive director, North End Community Health Centre

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SOURCE Government of Canada


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