The following statement was issued by the Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. It was also read in the House of Assembly: I rise today to bring to my Honourable colleagues’ attention, the need for federal engagement in housing and in particular, the need for long-term sustainable federal funding for housing. […]
Read MoreNewfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) tenants throughout the province now have it in writing that they are entitled to discuss or bring to Housing’s attention any issues concerning their tenancy. Housing and the Office of the Citizens’ Representative have jointly developed and issued a Tenants’ Bill of Rights, for Newfoundland Labrador Housing tenants. The announcement was […]
Read MoreProvincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Housing met last night with the Honourable Monte Solberg, Federal Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in Gatineau, Québec, to discuss a series of critical housing issues. The provincial/territorial housing ministers expressed their great disappointment that Minister Solberg is not able to provide a firm response to
Read MoreThe residents of Botwood and Peterview will benefit from three new housing developments in these central Newfoundland and Labrador communities, thanks to an investment of more than $2.4 million, through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Affordable Housing Agreement which is cost-shared 50/50 with the Federal and Provincial Governments. In addition, shelters in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Gander [&h
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