Rapid Housing Initiative

• Horse Dance Lodge, Regina’s first rapid housing project, officially opens

  In a step forward in supporting those who are experiencing housing insecurity, the unveiling of Horse Dance Lodge kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

  Canada

  Sep 14
  
• Canada to fund 117 new homes for Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan

  Nine Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan will receive 117 new homes as the federal government announced over $22.9 million in Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) funding.

  Canada

  Sep 8
  
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• London, Ont. receiving nearly $9 million in funding for affordable housing

  Liberal MPs Peter Fragiskatos and Arielle Kayabaga, along with Mayor Josh Morgan and Coun. Skyler Franke, announced the new funding for the affordable housing project.

  Canada

  Aug 30
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• Officials request feds ‘pony up Alberta’s cash’ for affordable housing

  The calls come as only six of 39 affordable housing projects in Alberta received federal dollars in the latest funding round from the Rapid Housing Initiative

  Canada

  Aug 1
• $11 million announced for affordable housing in Halifax

  The federal government has announced more than $11 million in funding for affordable housing in Halifax Regional Municipality, which will help create at least 36 new units.

  Canada

  Jul 10
• City of Brandon, federal government collaborate to build 24 transitional housing units

  A deal between the federal government and the City of Brandon is part of a $1.5-billion commitment to create 4,500 affordable housing units for vulnerable Canadians.

  Economy

  May 30
• Lethbridge city council approves conditional funds for 3 affordable housing projects

  The city has put up nearly $5 million towards affordable housing projects that would support the community.

  Politics

  Feb 8
• Most affordable housing projects approved by feds missing deadlines: document

  The response from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which is dated Nov. 30, says only 1,449 affordable units have been completed.

  Canada

  Jan 29
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• New supportive housing site welcomes vulnerable Edmontonians

  The Mustard Seed’s Prairie Manor, located near Whyte Avenue, first opened its doors in the summer and is now at 70 per cent capacity but still welcoming new residents.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Winnipeg receiving more federal funding for affordable housing units

  Winnipeg is receiving more funding through the federal government's Rapid Housing Initiative in support of local housing projects, the city announced Wednesday.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2022