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| Newfoundland
and Labrador Housing Corporation is the housing arm of the provincial
government.
NLHC was incorporated on May 9, 1967, following a series of housing
conferences
held through the province. The aim in creating the new corporation was
to provide an agency which would have the necessary legislative
authority
and the capacity to embark upon a major housing and land development
program.
In particular, it was to provide an organization which could respond
adequately
on a provincial basis to the various kinds of assistance available
under
the National Housing Act. When the Corner Brook Housing Corporation was
disbanded in 1978, management of its portfolio was assumed by NLHC
through
the establishment of a regional office. In 1981, NLHC amalgamated with
the St. John's Housing Corporation and, as a result, took over
development
of the Cowan Heights land assembly.
NLHC is governed by a Board of Directors representing different geographic regions and special interest groups and reports to the provincial government through the Minister Responsible for Housing. The Chairperson of the Board also serves in a dual capacity as Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of NLHC. A head office in St. John's, along with seven regional offices and one sub-office, ensure that all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador have access to the corporation's programs and services. |
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