Media Releases

Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada Sign Agreement to Address Unsheltered Homelessness

February 7, 2025

As part of continued collaboration to address the root causes of homelessness, today the Federal and Provincial Governments announced an agreement that will see an additional $2 million invested in measures to address unsheltered homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador. The agreement, part of the Federal Government’s Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI), prioritizes initi

Ministers Abbott and Haggie Join Town of Gander in Providing Update on Local Housing and Homelessness Hub

January 15, 2025

As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing issues of housing and homelessness, the Provincial Government is providing funding to the Gander Housing and Homelessness Hub to support their work in establishing a service hub in the area. The Provincial Government is providing the Hub with more than $117,000 for operational expenses and pre-development costs […]

Provincial Government Approves Projects Through Residential Rental Housing Development Loan Program

December 19, 2024

The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, today announced the final approval of 11 projects under the Rental Housing Development Loan Program. These projects will support the development of over 450 new purpose-built residential rental units. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved loans of more […]

Provincial Government Recognizes National Housing Day 2024

November 22, 2024

The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, joins all levels of government throughout Canada in recognizing today (November 22) as National Housing Day. To help address housing and homelessness, and ultimately the well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, the Provincial Government is working closely with community partners and […]