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CHATHAM-KENT CELEBRATES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
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MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 21, 2009
The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent today celebrated the opening of
16 new affordable
rental units in two projects.
These projects are supported by over $1 million in funding through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.
David Van Kesteren Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent–Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Pat Hoy, Member of Provincial Parliament for Chatham-Kent–Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Chatham-Kent Councillor Bill Weaver; and affordable housing sponsors Nasr Nasr, from Remmcor Ltd., and Patricia Arango, from Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre Inc., attended the ceremony.
"The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in Ontario and across Canada for those who need it most," said MP Van Kesteren. “With the opening of this project, individuals and families in Chatham-Kent will now have access to safe and supportive housing that meet s their specific needs.”
“I want to extend thanks and congratulations to the developers and community groups who are making it possible to celebrate progress on our housing initiatives,” said MPP Hoy. “They are providing safe, economical and beautiful housing within the community for low income families and individuals.”
Today’s announcement recognized two affordable housing projects in Chatham-Kent, totaling over $1 million in capital costs:
- Twelve affordable units in a 14-unit complex are officially opened at 59 Adelaide Street South, Chatham. The $1.32 million project, sponsored by Remmcor Ltd., received $840,000 under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. The units will be occupied by individuals on low incomes, including those with disabilities.
- Four affordable units in a 5-unit project are officially opened. The project, sponsored by Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre Inc., received $240,000 under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program for families and individuals with special needs.
The federal and provincial allocations to the projects were complemented by over $119,000 in municipal financial incentives.
“The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is committed to providing safe, affordable housing options for residents,” said Chatham-Kent Councillor Bill Weaver. “Projects such as these are made successful by all three levels of government working very closely together.”
The Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program comprises a commitment of $301 million from each of the two senior levels of government. In total, the federal, provincial and municipal governments will invest at least $734 million in the program, which will provide affordable housing for up to 20,000 households in Ontario.
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For further information please contact:
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Michelle Bakos
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Finley
819 994-2482
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Adam Grachnik
Press Secretary
Minister Jim Watson’s Office
416 585-6492 |
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Nicole Burgers
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
416 250-2760
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Randy Hodge, Director, Housing Division
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
416 585-6566
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Shelley Wilkins
Director, Social Housing
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
519 351-8573 |
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Last updated: Saturday, May 15, 2010 |
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