Government of Canada and Habitat for Humanity Canada celebrate new homeowners across Canada

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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada and Habitat for Humanity Canada are celebrating the progress made  through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Habitat for Humanity Canada three-year (2019-2021) partnership under the National Housing Co-investment Fund (NHCF).

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for CMHC and Habitat for Humanity Canada President and CEO Julia Deans announced that to date, 50 projects featuring 178 affordable housing units have been built or are underway across Canada. This means that 178 families have, or will soon, realize their dream of homeownership.

More than $17.5 million in federal government funding has been invested so far,and more projects are in the works as the $32.4 million partnership between CMHC and Habitat for Humanity Canada is expected to create up to 414 new homes across the country. Habitat for Humanity homes will be energy-efficient and one in every five homes will be built to meet accessibility standards. Contributions from CMHC, provincial and municipal governments and hundreds of donors and volunteers enable Habitat for Humanity Canada to serve vulnerable populations including single mothers and their children, Indigenous peoples, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, seniors and veterans.

The National Housing Strategy's NHCF gives priority to projects that help those in greatest need, including women and children fleeing family violence, seniors, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addictions, Veterans and young adults.

Quotes

"This is great news for Canada as Canadians are one step closer to their dream of homeownership. Our Government is dedicated to helping those in need, which is why we are proud to be investing in Habitat for Humanity Canada. This partnership is already making a real difference in the lives of those families who now have a home that they can afford. Our Government remains committed to working with our partners to develop and implement solutions to housing across Canada." – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

"Safe housing lifts people up, helps families succeed and is the cornerstone of productive communities, including in Etobicoke Centre. Supporting Habitat for Humanity projects is one way our government helps provide safe, quality, and affordable homes for Canadians in greatest housing need." – Yvan Baker, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre

"At a time when it matters most, our partnership with CMCH is helping to increase the impact we have at the local level and allows Habitats across Canada to achieve their goal of helping more families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership."  – Julia Deans, President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity Canada

Quick Facts

• The Government of Canada is currently rolling out its National Housing Strategy (NHS), an ambitious 10-year, $55+ billion plan that will create 125,000 new housing units and lift 530,000 families out of housing need, as well as repair and renew more than 300,000 housing units and reduce chronic homelessness by 50 percent.
• Through the NHCF, the Government of Canada will work with partners to build up to 60,000 new affordable homes and repair up to 240,000 existing affordable and community homes.
• Investments are also planned in the NHCF to create or repair at least 4,000 shelter spaces for victims of family violence and create at least 7,000 new affordable housing units for seniors and 2,400 new affordable housing units for people with developmental disabilities.

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As Canada's authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all levels of Canadian government, consumers and the housing industry. CMHC's aim is that by 2030, everyone in Canada has a home they can afford, and that meets their needs. For more information, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.

To find out more about the National Housing Strategy, visit www.placetocallhome.ca.

The Habitat for Humanity model of affordable homeownership bridges a gap for people who face barriers to homeownership and would not otherwise qualify for a traditional mortgage. Local Habitat for Humanity organizations in every province and territory across Canada help build and rehabilitate decent and affordable homes, from single-family houses to multi-unit developments. With the help of volunteers and donors, Habitat helps families build their own homes and pay an affordable mortgage geared to their income. Safe, decent and affordable homeownership plays a critical role in helping families build a foundation for a life with better choices and more opportunities.

BACKGROUNDER

As of November 16, 2020, the following CMHC-supported projects have been completed or are underway.

Local Habitat	Project Address	funded units	Additional Contributions	CMHC Contribution	Project Status as of Nov. 16, 2020
Camrose	5314-49 Ave, Camrose, AB	1	$237,976	$100,000	July 2021
Cornwall & The Counties	3 Eva Street, Cornwall, ON	1	$161,231	$100,000	December 2020
Edmonton	Grand Prairie - 102A St Unit 12801 & 12805, AB	2	$515,000	$181,900	Completed
Edmonton	Grand Prairie - 102A St Unit 12825 & 12829, AB	2	$515,000	$181,900	Completed
Edmonton	Grand Prairie - 102A St Unit 12905 & 12909, AB	2	$515,000	$181,900	December 2020
Edmonton	Grand Prairie - 102A St Unit 12929 & 12933, AB	2	$515,000	$181,900	December 2020
Fredericton Area	3 Burnett St , Oromocto, NB	1	$144,305	$96,203	November 2020
Greater Ottawa	6190 - 6204 Fortune Avenue, Ottawa, ON	5	$975,162	$500,000	4 units Completed
Greater Toronto Area	140 Pinery Trail, Toronto, ON	16	$5,076,940	$1,600,000	Completed
Greater Vancouver	32588 Cedar Valley Connector, Mission, BC	8	$2,244,380	$800,000	April 2021
Hamilton	134 Catharine Street N, Hamilton, ON	2	$535,272	$200,000	March 2021
Hamilton	2,6,10 Dennis Ave, Waterdown, ON	3	$634,071	$300,000	Completed
Heartland	36, 38 Forbes Street, London, ON	2	$268,898	$179,266	Completed
Kamloops	5101 Louie Rd & 5820 Loakin Bear,  Neskonlith Indian Band, Kamloops, BC	2	$434,000	$200,000	March 2021
Kingston Limestone Region	60 Cowdy Street, Kingston, ON	1	$201,289	$100,000	December 2020
Manitoba	849 Stella Avenue, Winnipeg, MB	1	$190,263	$100,000	Completed
Manitoba	303 Burrin Ave. Winnipeg, MB	1	$199,363	$100,000	Completed
Manitoba	804 Arlington Street Winnipeg, MB	1	$200,463	$100,000	Completed
Manitoba	1497/1499 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg, MB	2	$311,076	$200,000	Completed
Manitoba	1357 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, MB	1	$175,263	$100,000	Completed
Manitoba	60 Grove Street, Winnipeg, MB	1	$131,858	$87ˇ,906	Completed
Manitoba	542 College Avenue, Winnipeg, MB	1	$194,263	$100,000	Completed
Manitoba	Units 1&2 61 Mercedes, Units 3,4,5,6,7,8 Templeton Ave., Winnipeg, MB	8	$1,587,064	$800,000	December 2020
Manitoba	95, 97 Matheson Avenue, Winnipeg, MB	2	$364,865	$200,000	1 unit Completed
Manitoba	251 Sherman, Manitoba, MB	1	$193,308	$100,000	December 2020
Manitoba	304 Taylor Ave, Selkirk, MB	1	$134,532	$89,688	December 2020
Mid-Vancouver Island	625 Jubilee Street, Duncan, BC	4	$677,997	$400,000	April 2021
Niagara	4401 4th Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON	1	$219,088	$100,000	Completed
Northumberland	22/24 University Avenue, Cobourg, ON	2	$272,579	$181,721	December 2020
Northumberland	600 Daintry Street, Cobourg ON	1	$153,650	$100,000	December 2020
Northumberland	7069 Beech Street, Hamilton ON	1	$223,000	$100,000	March 2021
Ontario Gateway North	132 North Shore Road, Pointe au Baril, ON	1	$175,000	$100,000	Completed
Peterborough & Kawartha Region	33 Lehays Lane Condos, Peterborough, ON	41	$7,290,954	$4,100,000	November 2021
Prince Edward Island	88 Oapus Trail, Lennox Island First Nation, PE	1	$101,655	$67,770	Completed
Prince Edward-Hastings	33, 37 & 39 Hannah Street, Trenton, ON	3	$463,502	$300,000	Completed
Quebec	659 rue Bourassa, Montreal, QC	1	$311,310	$100,000	Completed
Quebec	494 rue Langlois (Innovhauss), Sherbrooke, QC	1	$114,521	$76,347	Completed
Red Deer	5600 & 5604 Vista Trail, Blackfalds, AB	2	$390,700	$200,000	September 2021
Regina	1033 Edgar Street, Regina, SK	3	$518,811	$300,000	November 2020
Regina	914 Ominica Street West, Moose Jaw, SK	1	$119,297	$79,531	Completed
Saint John	2 Leeswood Drive, Quispamsis, NB	1	$141,900	$94,600	Completed
Sault Ste. Marie & Area	49 Oakwood, Sault Ste Marie, ON	1	$242,061	$100,000	December 2020
Southern Alberta	84 Silver Creek Crescent, NW, Calgary, AB	7	$1,042,607	$695,071	Completed
Southern Alberta	8485 64 Avenue NW, Calgary (Building 2), AB	7	$1,003,325	$668,883	January 2021
Southern Alberta	1305 36 St. SE, Calgary Radisson Phase II (Building 1), AB	4	$734,375	$400,000	January 2021
Southern Alberta	1313 36 St. SE, Calgary, Radisson Phase II (Building 2), AB	4	$734,375	$400,000	August 2021
Southern Alberta	1523/1525/1527/1529 36th St., Radisson, Calgary, AB	4	$740,759	$400,000	Completed
Vancouver Island North	Units 1, 2, 3 477 Hilchey Road, Campbell River, BC	3	$610,000	$300,000	December 2020
Vancouver Island North	Units 9, 10 1330 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay. BC	2	$427,000	$200,000	December 2020
Vancouver Island North	Unit 4 & 5 477 Hilchey Road, Campbell River, BC	2	$317,000	$200,000	Completed
Wellington, Dufferin, Guelph	5 Cityview Drive, Guelph, ON	8	$1,649,836	$800,000	December 2020
Windsor-Essex	1056 Birch Avenue, Kingsville, ON	1	$184,191	$100,000	Completed
Yukon	Unit 7 18 Bailey Place, Whitehorse, YK	1	$172,866	$100,000	Completed
	Number of units completed or under construction as of Nov 16	178	$35,688,203	$17,544,586

SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Jessica Eritou, Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, [email protected]; Audrey-Anne Coulombe, Media Relations, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, [phone], [email protected]; Laura Arlabosse-Stewart, Media contact, Habitat for Humanity Canada, [phone], [email protected]

Related Links

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