The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, has recognized today as National Housing Day.
Since 1998, November 22 has been recognized throughout the country as a day to raise awareness about housing and homelessness and highlight how governments and community partners can work together to address these needs.
This past April, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed the 2019-2028 Bilateral Agreement that will provide a total of $270.6 million to help preserve, renew and expand social and community housing for families and individuals throughout the province.
In addition to preserving the current portfolio, this commitment will bring new housing solutions on stream which will be available to those most in need, well into the future. Investments in housing also support many other provincial priorities, including poverty reduction, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and economic stability.
In keeping with provisions of the Bilateral Agreement, we are working with the Federal Government to develop an action plan which identifies how the funding will be applied. That plan is also the key document on which our Provincial Housing and Homelessness Plan will be based. This provincial plan will endeavour to address housing challenges at all stages of the housing continuum, from homelessness to home ownership.
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“On National Housing Day, we celebrate our community partners who help transform lives one day and one person at a time, and we reassert our commitment to partnership and to helping Newfoundlanders and Labradorians find and maintain a safe and affordable place to call home.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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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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Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
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Leonard Catling
CMHC
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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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Erin Sulley
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Valérie Glazer
Office of Minister Duclos
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Valérie Glazer
Office of Minister Duclos
819-654-5546
valerie.glazer@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Public Affairs
514-884-7540
