YORKTON, SK, May 18, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) have partnered to help a Yorkton family realize their dream of home ownership.
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Honourable Greg Ottenbreit, Minister responsible for Rural and Remote Health and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Yorkton, on behalf of the Honourable Paul Merriman, Minister of Social Services and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC), made the announcement today.
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"We are dedicated to working in partnership with organizations like Habitat to build housing that is safe and affordable, which is the cornerstone of healthy, sustainable communities. The beautiful new home here is the start of something very special for this young family—it sets them firmly on the path to greater prosperity and that's something our Government is proud to be part of." — Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
"Our Government is pleased work with our partners to help this family achieve their goal of home ownership and build stronger neighbourhoods. Habitat has a rich history of helping families achieve their home ownership dreams, and we support their important work across the province. We thank everyone involved for continuing to keep Saskatchewan strong and on track." — Honourable Greg Ottenbreit, Minister responsible for Rural and Remote Health and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Yorkton
"Today is a day that this family and Habitat staff, supporters, and volunteers have been looking forward to since construction began on their home in May of 2017. Habitat for Humanity exists to bring opportunity for affordable homeownership to hardworking, low-income families. This family will create wonderful memories here and we are proud to stand among our partners and the many individuals who contributed, to welcome them home." — Kelly Holmes-Binns, Chief Executive Officer. Habitat for Humanity Regina
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SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Émilie Gauduchon, Office of Minister Duclos, 819-654-5546, [email protected]; Leonard Catling, CMHC Media relations, 604-787-1787, [email protected]; Leya Moore, Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services, 306-787-3610, [email protected]
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