GRANBY, QC, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Brome?Missisquoi, and François Bonnardel, Quebec Minister of Public Security, Minister responsible for the Estrie Region and Member of the National Assembly for Granby, are proud to announce that 66 new housing units are set to be completed quickly in Granby. These units form one of the projects selected under the second call for projects under the Société d'habitation du Québec's Programme d'habitation abordable Québec.
The project selected for Granby is:
City: Granby
Name of project: Le Médina
Project developer: Holocie co-op
Number of housing units: 66
Target population: Families and individuals
This project was made possible through the Canada?Quebec Agreement under the Housing Accelerator Fund, to which the governments of Canada and Quebec have each contributed $900 million. The City of Granby is also a financial partner in this project. Granby must provide a contribution equivalent to at least 40% of the SHQ's base subsidy to the project.
In response to the housing crisis afflicting our communities, the governments of Canada and Quebec announced on February 16 that 2,574 new housing units are being built, quickly, across Quebec through 47 selected projects, including the one announced today. To ensure that these projects are started quickly, their developers must sign an agreement with a contractor within 12 months of being selected to remain eligible for government funding.
"Every citizen of Quebec deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The Government of Canada is proud to contribute to the construction of 66 new affordable units in Granby thanks to the Canada-Quebec Agreement under the Housing Accelerator Fund. The Government of Canada is firmly committed to building more housing, faster, and to making sure no one is left behind."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
"Only a few months after signing a historic agreement with the Government of Canada, we're already announcing the construction of additional housing under the Programme d'habitation abordable Québec. This good news for the Granby area shows our firm commitment to building more affordable housing across Quebec. Every Quebecer deserves a home that meets their needs."
France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec Minister Responsible for Housing and Member of the National Assembly for Bertrand
"Members of our community can count on our government to step up and deal with the housing crisis in our region. Today's announcement is the result of successful collaborative work. I applaud the federal and provincial governments, the City of Granby that has implemented the required financial levers, our local partners and, of course, the project's leaders, who believe that affordable, social housing can contribute to a better quality of life in our community."
François Bonnardel, Quebec Minister of Public Security, Minister Responsible for the Estrie Region, and Member of the National Assembly for Granby
"At a time when access to affordable housing is a high priority, our federal government has rallied to make this vital project a reality. These 66 new units in Granby, built through the Canada-Quebec Agreement, show our shared commitment to creating inclusive and accessible communities for all."
The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Brome?Missisquoi
"I am extremely pleased to see these new affordable units being built thanks to financial support from the governments of Quebec and Canada. The City of Granby has been working with the Holocie co-op for several months to make this project a reality. These family housing units will play a crucial role in our community as safe and affordable homes for many families in need. In addition, the on-site presence of community organizations in housing projects like Le Médina proves that it is possible to develop inclusive and supportive projects for everyone."
Julie Bourdon, Mayor of Granby
"The Holocie co-op proudly applied its founding principle of collective intelligence to provide affordable housing and a suitable environment for a community organization to benefit our Granby community. This type of project got started thanks to financial support from the federal government, the Government of Quebec, and the City of Granby. We are grateful for this invaluable support, which will enable us to build 66 affordable housing units and welcome Partage Notre-Dame on the building's ground floor. The commitment of the various stakeholders shows that, when we work together, we can build projects that benefit our community."
Jean-François Arsenault, President of the Holocie co-op
As a leader in housing, the SHQ's mission is to meet the housing needs of Quebecers through its expertise and services to citizens. It does this by providing affordable and low-rental housing and offering a range of assistance programs to support the construction, renovation, and adaptation of homes, and access to homeownership.
To find out more about its activities, visit www.habitation.gouv.qc.ca/english.html.
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