Media Releases

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

August 23, 2024

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

Provincial Government Investing in Transitional Housing Initiative in Gander

August 16, 2024

The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing, today announced a $1.3 million investment toward the creation of a new Transitional Housing Initiative in Gander. This funding includes a one-time investment of $430,000 to allow the Central Residential Services Board to purchase a property on Airport Boulevard for the initiative, as well as approximately $859,000 […]

Provincial Government Releases Shelter Standards, Minister Available to Media

July 11, 2024

The Provincial Government today released Standards for Serving People Experiencing Homelessness in Shelters Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Developed by OrgCode Consulting following extensive and in-depth consultations with individuals, organizations and community partners, these standards will apply to all emergency shelters that receive Provincial Government funding. Adoption of these st

Invitation to Tender Issued for Demolition of Vacant Buildings to Prepare for Construction of 50 New Homes in Corner Brook

July 5, 2024

The Provincial Government today issued an invitation to tender for the demolition of 32 existing long-term vacant units in the Crestview Avenue area of Corner Brook to make way for the construction of 50 new provincially-owned homes. As part of record provincial investments in housing in Budget 2024, the Provincial Government announced $20 million to construct new […]