Two new Habitat for Humanity partner families will soon realize their dream of homeownership. The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, along with Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, joined the families and project partners to celebrate at a sod-turning ceremony in Happy Valley-Goose Bay today.
The two Habitat for Humanity homes represent an equally cost-shared investment of $170,000 through the 2014-19 Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement between the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada. The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay provided the land for the project.
By the end of 2019, the Federal and Provincial Governments will have contributed approximately $1.7 million in funding to Habitat for Humanity homes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
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“Habitat for Humanity helps build more than homes. They help build communities. As a government, we are so pleased to partner with Habitat, the Federal Government and the town to develop affordable housing solutions and create opportunities for community engagement. By working together with our community, non-profit and private sector partners, we can help bring stability, self-reliance and hope through housing to many more people.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“All Canadians deserve access to adequate housing. Our government remains committed to working with our partners to develop and implement solutions to housing both in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. This investment will create two new homes for deserving families – homes they can proudly call their own. This is something our government is, and will always be a proud to work for.”
Yvonne Jones
Member of Parliament for Labrador
“We are very pleased to partner with the Provincial and Federal Governments and the Town of Happy Valley Goose Bay on this new build project for two families. We mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership, it’s a hand up, not a hand out, where everyone has a safe, decent and affordable place to live.”
Sandra Whiffen
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador
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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2018 scholarships to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Youth scholarships are awarded based on the results of scholarship scores, which are derived from a student’s performance on public exams through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Adult scholarships are awarded based on reviews that assess need, initiative, and community involvement.
The following are the 2018 NLHC scholarship recipients:
Youth scholarship winners:
Adult scholarship winners:
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“Education plays a vital role in our social and economic well-being, helping people reach their career and overall life goals and prepare them for today’s global economy. Through NLHC’s scholarship program, we are proud to provide opportunities and support to students pursuing a post-secondary education. I commend each of the winners for their commitment and dedication and wish them continued success in their academic pursuits.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Demonstrating a joint commitment to affordable housing for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, the Provincial and Federal Governments have agreed to invest a total of $270.6 million to help protect, renew and expand social and community housing in the province, as well as to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s priorities related to housing repair, construction, and affordability.
This cost-shared Bilateral Agreement includes $135.3 million from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and $135.3 million from the Government of Canada.
The agreement was announced at an event today in St. John’s which was attended by the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, and Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East.
Through the new housing agreement, there will be enhanced standards of housing quality, which includes improved energy efficiency and accessibility. It will also acknowledge the importance of prioritizing people most in need and applying a gender lens to all investments.
The National Housing Strategy is built on strong partnerships between the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments, and continuous engagement with others, including municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, and the social and private housing sectors.
This investment delivers on commitments in The Way Forward to strengthen the province’s economic foundation, enhance efficiency, and deliver better services and better outcomes for residents. The Way Forward outlines all actions the Provincial Government is taking to achieve a strong, diversified province with a high standard of living, and can be viewed at thewayforward.gov.nl.ca.
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“As a government, we recognize that safe, stable and affordable housing is fundamental to our well-being as people and as a province. In working closely with the Federal Government, we are pleased to announce the 2019-2028 Bilateral Agreement that will provide more affordable and social housing options for families and individuals here in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Dwight Ball
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that we all have a safe and affordable place to call home. Today, with the Newfoundland and Labrador Government, we are taking a big step towards that goal. With $135.3 million of federal investment, matched by the Province, and a commitment to expand new and affordable housing units by 15 per cent, we are helping to ensure that everyone has a place to call home.”
Honourable Seamus O’Regan
Minister of Indigenous Services
“This Bilateral Agreement is the result of tremendous collaboration between the Federal and Provincial Governments, and will help pave the way for the finalization and implementation of our Provincial Housing and Homelessness Plan. The agreement will enable government to significantly improve outcomes for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians wherever they may be along the housing continuum.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Office of the Premier
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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Office of Minister Duclos
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Office of Minister Duclos
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The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, and Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) attended the official opening of the New Life Community Church housing project today in Clarenville. Minster Dempster and MP Rogers were joined at the event by Colin Holloway, MHA for Terra Nova.
Funded through an equally cost-shared $1.25 million investment by the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada under the 2014-19 Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement, the 10-unit supportive housing facility assists individuals with complex needs.
Furthermore, the New Life Community Church also received an additional $73,000 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s Provincial Homelessness Fund to support the completion of the project.
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“We are very proud to support this facility in partnership with the Federal Government and the New Life Community Church. By having a clear, shared vision with input and expertise from real people with lived experience, community partners and varying levels of government, we will continue to work together to improve housing options and conditions for those most in need.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“Our government is investing in affordable housing to help create jobs and improve the quality of life for those who need it most. This funding will help people in Clarenville access safe and affordable housing that meets their needs. The official opening of the New Life Community Church housing project is truly a victory. Most importantly, it demonstrates what we can accomplish when we work together.”
Churence Rogers
Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity
“Sustainable communities have a mixture of housing options available to its residents. This investment in the New Life Community Church supportive housing project represents a lasting and valuable contribution to the Town of Clarenville. Congratulations to everyone who helped to make this wonderful project a reality.”
Colin Holloway
MHA for Terra Nova
“We are very grateful for the support of the Federal and Provincial Governments which have made this project possible. As a non-profit partner, we recognized the need to expand and improve the range of comfortable and supportive housing options available to meet the needs of residents in Clarenville and surrounding communities.”
Pastor Albert Trask
New Life Community Church
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Gina MacArthur
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Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
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Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Government Members Office
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New Life Community Church
709-427-6297
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