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Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Partner to Develop New Affordable Supportive Housing

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced a combined investment of more than $5.8 million to create new affordable and supportive housing in collaboration with non-profit groups. This investment will help fund the development of 39 new units for persons requiring supportive living accommodations, and another eight new homes for families with […]

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Ten-Year Social Housing Plan Making a Difference

The Provincial Government’s Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, which was released by the Provincial Government in August 2009 and outlines a long-term vision for social housing, was endorsed in the House of Assembly today. The endorsement came via a private members resolution that expresses support for the plan and recognizes the […]

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Misconceptions About Housing Clarified by Provincial Government

The third party demonstrated its lack of understanding of housing issues and the Provincial Government’s comprehensive set of initiatives to address them in the House of Assembly today when MHA Gerry Rogers called for the creation of a housing division and housing strategy. The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation […]

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