The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador will provide a combined investment of $814,000 to the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre in Marystown for major renovations and improvements and $93,404 for survey work at the Marystown Industrial Park.
The Smallwood Crescent Community Centre is one of eight community centres supported by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) throughout the province. The centre offers programs such as Homework Haven, the Linkages Program, Kids Eat Smart, the Employment Transitions Program, and a variety of sports and recreational activities.
The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Mark Browne, MHA for Placentia West-Bellevue and Parliamentary Assistant to the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, made the announcements at an event on Saturday, October 22.
The Provincial Government will contribute $700,000 through NLHC to go with $114,000 from ACOA through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre project. The work will include overall reconfiguration and expansion of existing program and office spaces, major kitchen and bathroom upgrades, installation of a small elevator to enhance building accessibility, and replacement of windows, doors and siding.
The Provincial Government, through the Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will also contribute $25,946 to go with $67,458 from ACOA through its Business Development Program for the Marystown Industrial Park project. The investments will support survey work within the town’s industrial park to provide an estimate of costs associated with removal or filling of materials on the industrial park lots as required for anticipated industrial developments.
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“Smallwood Crescent Community Centre has been an empowering entity within the community for over 21 years. We are proud to support this renovation project which will enable the centre to enhance the programs and services it offers. Funding for the Marystown Industrial Park will help the town to better plan for future industrial and economic development which will benefit the entire region.”
– The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“The Government of Canada has made a commitment to improve community infrastructure as a way to celebrate this great country’s 150th anniversary and to help boost our community’s resiliency and economic success. By making strategic investments in important community assets like the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre and the Marystown Industrial Park we are helping to improve the spaces where families come together and creating opportunities for new businesses to establish themselves in the town. United, productive communities make for a strong and prosperous Canada.”
– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Smallwood Crescent Community Centre is an integral part of Marystown, offering programming, services and a gathering space for families and children. The Marystown Industrial Park speaks to the promising future for business growth in the town, helping to improve the lives of and opportunities for the people of Marystown and the entire region.”
– The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity
“Today’s announcement demonstrates our government’s commitment to enhancing the social fabric of our community through upgrades and renovations to the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre while also making strategic investments to improve our region’s economic health through survey work at the Marystown Industrial Park. These investments are an example of the great things that can be accomplished when governments and communities work together, and will benefit the region for years to come.”
– Mark Browne, MHA for Placentia West-Bellevue and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier
“We are thrilled to receive this funding. Our staff members have worked ardently over the years to deliver a high standard of programming for the community, and we look forward to the increased opportunities these renovations and improvements will create.”
– Darrell Jackman, Executive Director, Smallwood Crescent Community Centre
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Michelle Cannizzaro
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Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Paul McGrath
Director, Communications
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
Paul.mcgrath@canada.ca
Debbie Marnell
Director of Communications (A)
Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
709-729-4819, 699-9048
debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca
The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, along with the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced measures to give Canadians greater access to more affordable housing. These measures include the doubling of current funding under the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH), supporting affordable housing for seniors and victims of family violence, and addressing repairs of existing social housing. The total amount being invested in this initiative is $48.9 million.
Federal Budget 2016 investments in affordable housing will provide targeted support to those who need it most, including in Newfoundland and Labrador, and create good jobs that help grow Canada’s economy in a clean and sustainable way. The federal and provincial governments will work together to quickly deliver the new funding.
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“Our Government remains committed to making significant investments in affordable housing, strengthening Canadian communities and helping create jobs and grow the middle class and those fighting hard to join it. Families, seniors and individuals are our Government’s priority when it comes to building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future.”
– The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement
“Ensuring the long-term availability of safe, affordable housing for those most in need is a priority for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Today’s funding announcement will serve to improve the housing stock for people who require it, and will provide a significant economic stimulus to cultivate a stronger, more prosperous society.”
– The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“This major housing infrastructure investment is critical to our province. We are pleased to partner with our federal counterparts and this agreement demonstrates commitment from both levels of government to help address housing issues.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin Walsh, Minister Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation.
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Michelle Cannizzaro
Media Relations Manager
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca
Danielle Tsimiklis
Public Affairs
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
902 426-7470
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Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications (Seniors and
Wellness)
Department Children, Seniors and
Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador
Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Investments in Affordable Housing in Canada
Measures over the next two years to give Canadians greater access to more affordable housing include:
iPart of this funding will be delivered through Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).
Anglican Homes Inc. officially opened The Babb Manor today in St. John’s, a new 24-unit affordable housing development for seniors. Fifteen of the building’s units were jointly funded by the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador through the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) agreement. Programming and services space was funded through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s (NLHC) Provincial Homelessness Fund.
Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South - Mount Pearl, 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), and Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today.
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“Our Government is committed to helping seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador and throughout the country. Projects like this one are providing safe, affordable housing to many residents in our community while creating jobs and stimulating our economy.”
– Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl
“The Babb Manor is a shared effort among the Federal and Provincial Governments and community partners. It is a perfect example of solutions that can be developed to address homelessness and affordable housing. By addressing these challenges together, we can make a real difference in the lives of individuals in our communities.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“We are thrilled to be officially opening our new 24-unit affordable living development, now known as The Babb Manor. These new units allow us to improve and expand the range of affordable options we provide to seniors in our community. We are very grateful for the Federal and Provincial Government investments that make projects like this a reality. This development is also the new home of The Seniors Resource Center of Newfoundland and Labrador, enabling our tenants and surrounding community access to valuable supportive services and programs. We take great pride in today’s opening – a significant accomplishment for Anglican Homes Inc.”
– Kelly Manning, Chief Executive Officer, Anglican Homes Inc.
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Director of Communications (Seniors and Wellness)
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
Danielle Tsimiklis
Public Affairs
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
902 426-7470
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Federal-Provincial Partnership Improves Housing Options for Young Women in St. John’s
The Federal and Provincial Governments joined today to celebrate the official opening of two supportive housing units for young women in St. John’s. The two units at Naomi Centre, operated by Stella’s Circle, were funded by a federal-provincial investment of $250,000 through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement (IAH) 2014-19.
Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, 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), along with and the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, celebrated the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“Naomi Centre provides safe and supportive temporary housing as well as counselling services to women in need. Our government is focused on nurturing strong, healthy communities throughout our province. Supporting these new supportive housing units fits well with that goal, and we are proud to partner with the Federal Government on this initiative.”
– Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Naomi Centre is an emergency shelter that offers safe and supportive temporary housing for women aged 16-30 within a harm reduction model. Staff provides supportive counselling services and support is also provided to former residents of Naomi Centre.
“Our government is investing in affordable housing here in St. John’s and across Canada to help create jobs and improve the quality of life for those who need it most. Thanks to the combined efforts of our partners, we are able to give a helping hand to young women in need, and in doing so we are contributing to the economic and social well-being of the entire community.”
– Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, 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)
Naomi Centre accepts self-referrals or referrals from other health care providers, including, family counselling agencies, government departments, or family and friends of individuals needing emergency housing.
“We are grateful to the Federal and Provincial Governments for their commitment to supportive housing, in 2015-16, we had 142 admissions into Naomi Centre. The addition of these two apartments will provide enhanced, long-term housing stability to the young women we serve.” – Lisa Browne, Chief Executive Officer, Stella’s Circle.
CMHC has been helping Canadians meet their housing needs for more than 70 years. As Canada’s authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry. Prudent risk management, strong corporate governance and transparency are cornerstones of CMHC operations. For more information, please call 1-800-668-2642 or visit www.cmhc.ca. Follow CMHC on Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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The Federal and Provincial Governments joined today to celebrate the official opening of two supportive housing units for young women in St. John’s.
The two units were funded by a federal-provincial investment of $250,000 through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement (IAH) 2014-19.
Naomi Centre is an emergency shelter that offers safe and supportive temporary housing for women aged 16-30 within a harm reduction model. Staff provide supportive counselling services and support is also provided to former residents of Naomi Centre.
Self-referrals or referrals from other health care providers are accepted, including, family counselling agencies, government departments, or family and friends of individuals needing emergency housing.
By the end of 2019, approximately 1,600 new affordable homes will have been created throughout Newfoundland and Labrador under the IAH Program.
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Media contacts:
Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications (Seniors and Wellness)
Department Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-1928, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
Danielle Tsimiklis
Public Affairs
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
902 426-7470
dtsimikl@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Marlayne Hardy
Marketing Manager
Stella’s Circle
709-738-0564
m.hardy@stellascircle.ca