More accessible and affordable public housing is being constructed in St. John’s for people with lower incomes.
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing $1.85 million to support the construction of eight new affordable housing units on Janeway Place, in Pleasantville, for households with lower incomes. The contract was recently awarded to CAN-AM Platforms and Construction Ltd. The project received $1.85 million in funding through the Government of Canada’s Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) as well as through Canada Community Housing Initiative with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, joined the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and MHA for Virginia Waters-Pleasantville to view the construction site today.
Once completed, the development will consist of two, four-unit buildings. Each building will include two fully wheelchair-accessible, one-bedroom units on the main level, and two, one-bedroom units on the second level. Universal Design features will be incorporated throughout the building and include items such as widened exterior and interior doors and hallways, lever-type door handles and faucets.
Energy efficiency will also be a key element in the design and construction of the buildings. These homes will exceed the energy performance requirements of the 2015 National Energy Code for Buildings.
This new development builds on the Federal and Provincial Government’s commitment to expand affordable housing in Newfoundland and Labrador through the National Housing Strategy. Recently, a cost-shared $13.2 million federal/provincial investment was announced to support the construction of a 40-unit apartment complex, which will also be located in Pleasantville.
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Access to safe and affordable housing is vital to helping individuals and families build a stable and secure future. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador remains committed to working together with our Federal, Municipal and Indigenous Governments and community partners to develop new housing solutions to support the needs of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The Rapid Housing Initiative is an effective way to stimulate the local economy, provide affordable housing options, and better meet the needs of people here in St. John’s and across Canada. I am thrilled to see construction for this project up and running. This is the National Housing Strategy at work.”
Joanne Thompson
Member of Parliament for St. John’s East.
“I am pleased to see construction starting on these much needed affordable housing units in the District of Virginia Waters-Pleasantville. Continued collaboration and partnership between the province and the Government of Canada is what makes important infrastructure developments like this possible.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and MHA for Virginia Waters-Pleasantville
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(Left to right) Honourable John Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and MHA for Virginia Waters-Pleasantville Minister Bernie Davis, and MP Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, joined Max Day, Project Supervisor for CAN-AM Platforms and Construction Ltd., to view the construction site where eight new affordable housing units are being built on Janeway Place, in Pleasantville, St. John’s, NL.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) is pleased to announce the 2020 scholarships to support tenants pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Youth Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s Academic or Honours graduation average as set by the Department of Education. Adult scholarships are awarded based on reviews that assess need, initiative, and community involvement.
The following are the 2020 NLHC scholarship recipients:
Youth scholarship winners:
Adult scholarship winners:
NLHC is now accepting applications for the 2021 Scholarship Program. Eligibility guidelines can be found here.
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“I commend all of the scholarship recipients for their commitment to academic achievement, particularly during a year that saw great change and uncertainty due to COVID-19. My sincere congratulations to each of the recipients and I wish them continued success in their post-secondary pursuits.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, today announced five new appointments and one re-appointment to the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s (NLHC) Board of Directors.
Appointed for three-year terms, the members include:
Current Board member David Loveys was also appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the Board. Biographies for the appointed and reappointed members are provided in the backgrounder below.
These appointments were recommended though the merit-based Independent Appointments Commission. Members of the public interested in opportunities to serve on provincial agencies, boards and commissions are encouraged to complete an application at www.iacnl.ca.
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“I’m very pleased to welcome these new members to the Board of Directors of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board and, along with current members, will play an important role in assisting the corporation to effectively serve the housing needs of our vulnerable populations.”
Honourable Brian Warr
Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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BACKGROUNDER
Biographies of the Appointed and Reappointed Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation Board of Directors
George Andrews
George Andrews is currently the Officer In Charge with Labrador Marine Communications and Traffic Services with the Canadian Coast Guard in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Born in Labrador, he has extensive experience through many sectors of the community. Mr. Andrews sits as President of the Board of Directors of Terrington Consumers Cooperative. With his many years of working and managing in an emergency operational environment, he serves on the Provincial 911 Board. In addition, as a sitting member of the Labrador Appeals Board, he often calls on his experience as a former real estate agent, Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Happy Valley-Goose. His involvement in many community organizations shows how he enjoys helping others.
Bernard Bromley
Bernard Bromley worked with community newspapers in Newfoundland and Labrador for more than three decades. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Bromley was owner and publisher of the Northern Pen, the weekly newspaper serving the Great Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador. He has been involved in municipal politics, the St. Anthony and Area Chamber of Commerce and various community groups for many years including the St. Anthony and Area Food Sharing Association, where he served as Chairman for 14 years. Mr. Bromley also served as vice-chairman of St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc. for five years. He resides in St. Anthony.
Noreen Careen
Noreen Careen has lived in Labrador West for 46 years and recently retired from 43 years in the workforce. She was Executive Director of the Labrador West Status of Women for 18 years. Ms. Careen was instrumental in construction of Labrador West’s Women Shelter and the opening of Labrador West first Daycare Center and Family Resource Center. She is presently President of the Labrador West Twin Cities 50+ Club, Regional Director with the NL 50+ Federation for Labrador, and board member with the Provincial Advisory Council on Seniors and Aging. She is a member of the Newfoundland & Labrador Housing and Homeless Coalition, the Labrador West Housing and Homelessness Coalition, the NL Prevention of Elder Abuse Committee and Vice Chair with Violence Prevention Labrador. In 2019 and 2014, Ms. Careen received the Seniors of Distinction Award from the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Department in 2019 and 2014, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Community Services award in 2014 and a Labradorian of Distinction award in 2017.
David Loveys
David Loveys is a CPA with more than 13 years of experience as a senior level executive. Through his consulting practice, D. R. Loveys & Associates Inc., he is CFO of Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc. and has also been the CFO of Aurion Resources Limited, as well as consulting for other organizations. Mr. Loveys currently sits on the boards of WorkplaceNL, Cornerstone Capital, Aurion Resources and Atlantic Light Theatre. He also has past board experience with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, the YM-YWCA, Canadian Red Cross and the Historic Sites Association. He has a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University, a Chartered Professional Accountant designation and holds a certificate from the Canadian Securities Course.
Rhonda Neary
Rhonda Neary brings with her a wealth of knowledge and 20 years’ experience in the Construction Sector and Governance Board Environment. The recipient of numerous National Awards, she has been cited for her excellence in communication, leadership and development of activities leading to a higher degree of professionalism in specific fields in addition to being the recipient of many National Association Awards for progress and achievement. Ms. Neary’s past additional accomplishments includes serving two terms as a director of the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board. She is the President and COO of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Industry, a role she has held for 11 years – a smart creative thinker, her role in the association fosters a culture of inclusion, collaboration, transparency and opportunity.
Liz Palmera-Nunez
Liz Palmera-Nunez is the Manager of Transmission and Distribution Engineering with Newfoundland Power, the primary distribution utility in Newfoundland and Labrador. Ms. Palmera-Nunez holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland and is a member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL). She has strong engineering skills and extensive knowledge of the province’s electricity system. She has over 10 years’ experience in the utility industry, previously working with BC Hydro and Maritime Electric.
Darlene Spracklin-Reid
Darlene Spracklin-Reid is a lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University. She is past chair of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) and has served on several boards including the Canadian Engineering Education Association, the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association and the American Concrete Institute. Ms. Spracklin-Reid has received the PEGNL Outstanding Community Service Award, the President’s Award for Exemplary Service to Memorial University, the Fry Family Foundation’s “Top 1% Elite Award” in recognition of commitment to community service and the Memorial University Alumni Award for Community Service.
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), is recognizing November 22 as National Housing Day.
Each year, National Housing Day acknowledges the important work and commitment of housing partners across Canada to improve access to housing. COVID-19 has significantly impacted our vulnerable populations, highlighting more than ever, the importance of access to safe, stable and affordable housing.
In 2019, the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada signed a nine- year agreement that will provide $270 million in funding to preserve, renew and expand social and community housing in the province and bring new housing solutions to many people in core housing need.
The first of NLHC’s three-year Action Plans required under this agreement was released in March 2020. This plan outlines actions and targets designed to meet outcomes of the National Housing Strategy and address housing and homelessness needs throughout the Province.
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“Access to safe, stable and affordable housing is critical in enhancing individual health and well-being, as well as building healthier more inclusive communities. We will continue to collaboratively work with all levels of government, our Indigenous partners and all community partners to improve access to affordable housing and address homelessness throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Brian Warr
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and
Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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