SUMMERSIDE, PE, Dec. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, announced details of federal investments of more than $17.8 million to create housing in Summerside.
The federal representatives were joined by the Honourable Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing, as well as Dan Kutcher, Mayor of Summerside.
Located in Summerside, the Lifehouse Transitional Shelter by the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside will provide 10 newly constructed affordable housing units to women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence. The Government of Canada invested $2.9 million through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund.
The Government of Canada has also invested $14.9 million in a low-cost loan through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative, an NHS program delivered by CMHC, to build a 60-unit rental housing project located at 213 Simmons Avenue in Summerside which will add much needed units to an area with low vacancy.
"Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That's why we are pleased to announce the creation of affordable housing for those in need while also adding to the supply of rental units in the market. These projects will have a positive impact on the Summerside community. This is just one way our government's National Housing Strategy continues to ensure no one is left behind." – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion
"Housing is a dominant issue in our community and is my top priority. These investments show that our Government is committed to addressing the housing needs in Summerside. These projects will provide housing options, stability and safety to those who call this wonderful part of our Island home. I'm proud that these major investments will help meet our housing needs and will benefit thousands of residents for decades to come." – Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont
"When safe and stable housing is secured, it makes it possible to take steps towards wellness, growth and success. Through investments across the housing continuum, PEI will continue to grow its overall housing supply to ensure all Islanders have a place that they can call home." – The Honourable Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing, Government of PEI
"Attainable housing and manageable rents are essential for the people of Summerside. Today's announcement shows that cooperation and leadership across and between all three levels of government can deliver warm beds and stable roofs for people. I am proud that our municipal government is taking action that will improve the lives of the people we share our City with; but there is still much more still to do." – Dan Kutcher, Mayor of the City of Summerside
We are grateful for the commitment from the Federal Government to help us provide safe and affordable housing to women and children. We are pleased to be able to integrate the children and youth of the women we serve into our programming and to offer wrap around services to our residents. The vision of LifeHouse is to improve the lives of the residents and children experiencing homelessness by providing sanctuary, support, education, tools, and resources that empower them to improve the quality of their lives on every level, achieve greater self-sufficiency, and build safe and secure lives. Because the issues our residents face are often complex and multifaceted, we address them using a team approach which has proven to be very successful." – Adam Binkley, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Summerside
"We are excited to be able to provide Summerside and the local community with 60 affordable rental housing units. This project wouldn't be a reality without the collaboration, support and professionalism from the Federal government, CMHC & the City of Summerside. Large scale projects such as this have a significant impact on housing availability and if it wasn't for programs like the RCFI program, this development would not have been able to break ground" – Steven Jackson, President, 102594 PEI Inc.
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SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Media contacts: Brittany Hendrych, Office of the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, [email protected]
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