Media Releases

Minister Dempster Joins Federal, Provincial and Territorial Colleagues and Endorses New Housing Partnership Framework

April 10, 2018

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), joined her provincial, territorial and federal colleagues and endorsed a multilateral Housing Partnership Framework at a meeting yesterday in Toronto. Federal, provincial and territorial governments are primary partners in housing and have a shared responsibility and complementary roles for

Provincial Government Announces New Home Purchase Programs

March 26, 2018

Today the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, along with the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), announced new programs to make it easier for new home buyers to purchase their first home. As part of Budget 2018, $1 million has been allocated […]

Habitat Families in St. John’s Celebrate New Homes

February 22, 2018

A key dedication ceremony was held today at St. John’s City Hall to celebrate Habitat for Humanity homes for two families. The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation and Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament – St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children […]

Provincial Government Invests Funding to Help Prevent and End Homelessness

February 21, 2018

Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), announced $740,000 in funding for The Gathering Place and End Homelessness St. John’s as part of NLHC review initiatives. This funding, provided through the NLHC, will assist the two non-profit organizations to prevent and end homelessness, foster long-term housing stability and [&