Media Releases

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

September 27, 2024

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 […]

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

September 19, 2024

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 […]

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 […]