Media Releases


Announcing the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Benefit

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada partnered with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to provide additional support to thousands of low-income households across the province. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada […]

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Federal-Provincial Governments Announce Funding to Support Housing Solutions for Vulnerable Populations

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That’s why the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, through a partnership of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation and End Homelessness St. John’s,  are supporting 12 community organizations to extend COVID-19 responses to address the on-going needs of people experiencing or at imminent risk […]

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Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Announce $18.5 Million Investment in Social Housing

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are making a significant cost-shared investment in housing throughout the Province. Eight families will soon be moving into newly constructed affordable housing units on Froude Avenue in St. John’s. The $1.5 million housing investment is cost-shared between the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador under the […]

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NLHC Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients and Accepts Applications for 2021 Scholarships

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) is pleased to announce the 2020 scholarships to support tenants pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.   Youth Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s Academic or Honours graduation average as set by the Department of Education. Adult scholarships are awarded based on reviews that assess […]

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