NGC Nunatsiavut Construction Inc. has been awarded a $2 million contract to undertake extensive exterior renovation and vacancy refurbishment on social housing units in Labrador City. This investment is cost-shared between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador through NLHC.
This funding will support the renovation of 18 NLHC rental units located on Cavendish Crescent. Construction is set to begin early this spring. All the units will undergo major exterior renovation, including replacement of doors, windows, vinyl siding, roofing, as well as new exterior lighting and exterior wooden stair entrances.
Energy efficiency upgrades will include exterior insulation, increased attic insulation and all units will have new Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) systems installed. Each unit will also have an enhanced life-safety element through the installation of new inter-connected smoke alarm systems.
The contract also includes interior vacancy refurbishments on eight units and comprises items such as interior painting and new flooring installation. This work will build on existing interior vacancy refurbishment underway on another seven units.
The anticipated completion date for this project is February 2023.
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“Every Canadian deserves a safe place to call home. Today’s announcement in collaboration with our provincial partners is a testament of the crucial role these partnerships play. This renovation in Labrador City represents an important step forward in making sure that we have safe, appropriate, and affordable housing necessary for healthy and sustainable communities.”
Honourable Ahmed Hussen
Minister of Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion
“This important work in Labrador West is part of a $17.5 million Federal/Provincial investment being made province-wide through the National Housing Strategy to help preserve, repair and ensure the sustainability of our social housing properties for our communities.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“Our partnership with the Federal Government is helping to make important investments in refurbishing social housing units on Cavendish Crescent in Labrador City. This contract is an example of the advances we can make to improve and sustain social housing properties under the National Housing Strategy.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs
“Access to adequate, affordable housing is the foundation for socio-economic success. It supports better education and health outcomes, better employment prospects and better community engagement and cohesion, not to mention economic growth and financial security. Our Government is committed to providing communities the support they need.”
Yvonne Jones
Member of Parliament for Labrador
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Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Today, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced a $300,000 investment to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
This includes cost-shared funding of $200,000 under the National Housing Strategy, which will be provided to the Nunatsiavut Government to support the critical work of the Housing Hub emergency shelter. This investment will allow the creation of a “Housing Navigator” position at the Housing Hub to work with government and community partners to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
The two-year initiative will primarily focus on improving coordination and integration of existing community supports at the shelter, as well as offering support to individuals experiencing homelessness through safe, affordable and stable housing.
Additionally, $100,000 is being provided to the Labrador Friendship Centre through an investment by the Community Housing Transformation Centre of $66,000 and a federal and provincial investment of $34,000 through the National Housing Strategy.
The Labrador Friendship Centre, working in collaboration with community partners in the homelessness sector, will use this funding to complete a community-led needs assessment. This will help identify opportunities for improved coordination of services and will also identify any gaps in infrastructure or services required to support the current and longer term needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area.
Participating in today’s announcement were the Honourable John Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity.
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“The right to adequate housing is a fundamental human right. This is why, through the National Housing Strategy, we are providing a helping hand to those who are at risk of homelessness in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. In doing so, not only are we ensuring the most vulnerable secure safe housing, but are also contributing to the economic and social well-being of the community as a whole.”
Honourable Ahmed Hussen
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and
Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
“Everyone deserves to have a safe and affordable place to call home. Today’s announcement is a great example of the continued strong partnership between federal, provincial and Indigenous governments, working together with our community partners to address housing and homelessness needs throughout the province.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“When governments and community-based organizations work together to support individuals who are experiencing housing challenges, we can come up with initiatives that achieve positive outcomes.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs and
Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
“This funding will enable staff at the Housing Hub to better administer and coordinate programs and services to some of the most vulnerable in our society. The creation of a Housing Navigator position will assist these individuals by facilitating a more focused approach to secure permanent housing options.”
Honourable Gerald Asivak
Minister, Health and Social Development
Nunatsiavut Government
“Access to adequate, affordable housing is the foundation for socio-economic success. It supports better education and health outcomes, better employment prospects and better community engagement and cohesion, not to mention economic growth and financial security. Our Government is committed to providing communities the support they need.”
Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador
“Among the Centre’s key priorities are improving services for Indigenous people and supporting the growth of the community-housing sector. This project will help achieve both of these goals. A core part of our mission at the Centre is providing funds to assist community-housing providers to better meet the changing needs of their communities. This planning process is a vital first step to meeting the housing needs of residents in the region, and we are a proud partner in this joint initiative.”
Hope Jamieson
Program Manager – Newfoundland & Labrador
Community Housing Transformation Centre
“The Labrador Friendship Centre is excited to partake in this partnership with NLHC to ensure this important work can be completed in Upper Melville.”
Jennifer Elson
Executive Director
Labrador Friendship Centre
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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, today announced more people can use the Home Energy Savings Program to burn less oil in their homes, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also lowering their heating bills. The household income limit has been raised from $32,500 to $52,500.
Delivered by the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, the Home Energy Savings Program – Oil Heat allows eligible homeowners of single, row and semi-detached housing who heat their homes with oil, to receive non-repayable grants of up to $5,000 to make energy efficient upgrades. Typically, upgrades such as insulating the basement or attic of a home have the greatest initial impact on energy efficiency. The program is offered province-wide on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to funding availability. Application forms and additional information on this program can be found online.
In January 2019, the Provincial and Federal Governments announced $89.4 million in joint funding for the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s climate action programs. Over the life of the fund, approximately $45.6 million is being provided by the Federal Government and the Provincial Government is contributing $43.9 million to support projects and programs, such as the Home Energy Savings Program, that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the province.
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“Actions taken for residents in our province such as support for the Home Energy Savings Program – Oil Heat, help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and I encourage all those eligible to apply. Along with the continued implementation of our Climate Change Action Plan, energy efficient programs also help stimulate clean innovation and growth, build resilience to climate change impacts and support the development of a green economy.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“As a government, we remain committed to reducing the province’s carbon footprint, improving the comfort and ‘health’ of a home, and continuing to ensure housing remains affordable for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. We have heard increased concerns about the rising cost of home heating fuel, and I am pleased to see this increased eligibility for the Home Energy Savings Program – Oil Heat, which enables the Provincial Government to assist approximately 200 households each year to complete energy efficiency upgrades, and reduce their energy costs.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“The Home Energy Savings Program is wonderful, and has helped us save over $900 annually on our oil heating costs. We’re very pleased and highly recommend the program, which has made our home much more energy efficient and warmer during the long winter months.”
Shirley and David Neville
HESP-Oil Clients
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The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, recognized today (November 22), as National Housing Day. This annual event provides an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of affordable housing in communities throughout our country.
In 2019, under the National Housing Strategy, our province signed a ten-year agreement with the Federal Government that will see cost-shared investments in excess of $344 million to preserve, repair and expand social and community housing and respond to diverse housing needs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Earlier this year, we announced a cost-shared investment for 2020-21 of $17 million to complete much needed repairs to Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s social housing stock.
We also recently announced a new Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Benefit that will see further cost-shared investments of $74 million over the next seven years to increase access to safe, adequate and affordable housing for renters in the private market.
These agreements show what can be achieved through strong partnerships and highlights the power of working together to build stronger and healthier communities.
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“The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador remains committed to addressing the diverse housing needs in our province – from those at risk of or experiencing homelessness to individuals and families facing challenges with housing affordability. As access to safe and affordable housing is a key determinant of health, our government will continue to make investments to ensure we have the necessary supports and resources in place across the full housing continuum.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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News Release – Provincial and Federal Governments Announce $270 Million Housing Agreement
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