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Contracts Awarded to Construct New Homes in Labrador West

The Provincial Government continues to invest in affordable housing to improve the well-being of families and communities throughout the province. Today, government announced that two contracts with a combined value of $1.8 million have been awarded to Capital Environmental to develop provincially-owned homes in Labrador West, which will assist six individuals or families to secure […]

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Five-Point Plan Supporting Families in Securing First Home, Promoting Creation of Hundreds of Affordable Rental Housing Builds

A person’s well-being starts at home, and access to safe and affordable housing is a critical element of improving the well-being of individuals and communities. As part of its commitment to improving access to affordable housing and housing that is affordable, in October 2023 the Provincial Government introduced a Five-Point Plan to Improve Availability of […]

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Federal-Provincial Partnership Will Provide Rent Support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit that will provide additional housing supports for survivors of gender-based violence. Through a joint investment of $17.12 million over five years, this enhancement will help survivors, including women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, find a safe […]

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Atlantic Provincial Housing Ministers Invite Federal Partnership to Address Atlantic Canada’s Housing Challenges

Housing challenges are escalating across Atlantic Canada, and advancing solutions to these challenges was the focus of yesterday’s meeting of the region’s housing ministers. The Atlantic Provincial Ministers remain eager to collaborate closely with the federal government to fulfill the commitments made during the last meeting in January with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Federal Minister [&helli

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