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OTTAWA, November 21, 2008 — The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa, recognized National Housing Day today by announcing support for nine affordable housing projects in Ottawa which will create more than 352 new affordable rental units with over $19.5 million in funding under the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program.

Ed Komarnicki, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; the Honourable Jim Watson, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and Diane Deans, Ottawa City Councillor for Ward 10, Gloucester-Southgate attended the ceremony, which took place at a new 63-unit project located at 343 Parkin Circle. The project, sponsored by McLean Co-operative Homes, received $3.78 million under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.

“Our government is committed to making affordable housing available in Ontario and across Canada for those who need it most, which is why we recently committed to maintain annual funding of $387.9 million for housing and homelessness programs until March 31, 2014,” said MP Komarnicki. “National Housing Day and collaborative projects such as these, work towards fulfilling our commitment to helping those seeking to break free of the cycle of homelessness and poverty.”

“We’ve made significant accomplishments in the development of affordable housing, in Ottawa and across the province, and National Housing day is a time to acknowledge and celebrate that,” said Minister Watson. “It’s also a time to acknowledge that more needs to be done and to reaffirm our commitment to work together to develop a long term affordable housing strategy that works for the people of Ontario.”

Today’s ceremony also celebrated:

• A 10-unit project at 138 Somerset Street West, now officially open. The project, sponsored by Multifaith Housing Initiative, received $600,000 under the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program.
• A 30-unit project at 345 Clarence Street for individuals with special needs, now officially open. The project, sponsored by Quex Property Corporation, received $1.8 million under the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program.
• A 163-unit project at 424 Metcalfe Avenue, soon to be under construction. The project, sponsored by Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation, receives $7 million under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.  
• A 12-unit project at 372 – 380 Blake Boulevard, sponsored by Multifaith Housing Initiative, will receive $840,000.
• A 16-unit project at 260 Tompkins Avenue for individuals with special needs, sponsored by Cumberland Housing Corporation, receives $1.21 million.
• A 41-unit project at 241 Centrum Boulevard for Aboriginal people. The Orleans Town Centre, sponsored by Wigwamen Inc., receives $2.87 million.
• A seven-unit project at 265 Poulin Street. The Live Work Play project, sponsored by Live Work Play Inc., receives $700,000. 
• A 10-unit project at 25 Molenaar Private. Sponsored by Dovercourt Housing Co-operative Inc., this project has been approved for $700,000.

In total, the nine projects will receive over $15 million in municipal financial contributions, including property tax savings, by the City of Ottawa.
“The Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program has supported the development of over 650 affordable housing units in our community,” said Councillor Diane Deans. “I am pleased to mark National Housing Day by committing with my federal and provincial colleagues to continue this important work.”

“It is with great pleasure that we officially open McLean Co-operative Homes,” said Karen Harbocian, Founding President of McLean Co-operative Homes. “People with disabilities, singles, seniors and families now have a safe, affordable place in which to live as a result of the partnership among all three levels of government and the Board of McLean Co-operative Housing.”

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.

Media Inquiries:

For more information visit: www.ontario.ca/housing

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Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2008/2008-11-21-1230.cfm

First Nations, Métis and Inuit, Housing Organizations

• On First Nations
• Off First Nations
• Northern Housing

Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2012/2012-05-25-1100-transcript.cfm

TREB President’s Column as it appears every Friday in the Toronto Sun’s Resale Homes and Condos section.

May 25, 2012 — One aspect of being a REALTOR® that never ceases to inspire me is the window I’m given into my clients’ hopes, challenges and interests. Throughout the years I’ve collected a wealth of knowledge on various cultures, causes and pastimes. Like you, Greater Toronto REALTORS® lead lives that are far from one-dimensional. You’ll find us involved in many aspects of life in our communities, from coaching minor league sports teams, to contributing to the important work of hospices, to swinging hammers in support of affordable housing initiatives.

Harvey Malinsky of RE/MAX Hallmark Realty, has for example, been actively involved with the Toronto People With Aids Foundation for the past three years. He plays an integral role in organizing one of the Foundation’s major fundraisers, the Friends for Life Bike Rally, which involves sponsored cyclists riding from Toronto to Montreal. He also participates in the event, and in his three years of riding, has collected more than $100,000 in pledges.

Others like MinMaxx Realty’s Azim Rizvee, spread their efforts over a number of causes. He raises funds through charity barbeques and golf tournaments for the United Way, the Salvation Army, and the Milton Hospital Foundation, and sponsors the Milton Centre for the Arts, the Muslim Association of Milton and the Milton Skating Club.

In recognition of their efforts, Harvey and Azim each received a Community Service Award from the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) earlier this month.

In addition to our individual pursuits, we pool our resources to contribute to the social fabric of our city. Recently, Greater Toronto REALTORS® voted for the fifth consecutive year to allow the Toronto Real Estate Board to make a donation of $1 per Member per month for a year on behalf of its more than 34,000 Members to the REALTORS Care Foundation.

As a result of this commitment last year alone, we were able to offer grants to 35 different shelter-related charities throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including organizations that have helped abused women, homeless teens, critically ill children, and new immigrants, to name just a few. We have also proudly sponsored a number of Habitat for Humanity homes in recent years, helping low income families achieve the dream of home ownership.

In our efforts to continuously improve our service to you, hundreds of us also volunteer at our professional association. This year, the efforts of RE/MAX Ultimate’s Ken Belcher, Royal LePage’s Regina Kurth and RE/MAX Unique’s John Meehan, each of whom has contributed in the areas of Arbitration and Professional Standards, were recognized with the Toronto Real Estate Board’s David Rossi Committee Service Award. Additionally, Dosman Real Estate Services’ Michael Dosman was chosen as the recipient of this year’s Commercial Award of Merit for his many efforts, which span more than a decade.

These awards were presented at REALTOR® QUEST, TREB’s annual two-day conference for Greater Toronto REALTORS®.  It features Canada’s largest real estate trade show; a health and wellness expo; and a range of complimentary Continuing Education sessions, which REALTORS® are required to complete on an ongoing basis to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date to serve you.

Thousands of Greater Toronto REALTORS® take part in the conference, and it’s just one example of their many quiet efforts to serve you better, because receiving your confidence really is the highest honour of all.

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO, May 25, 2012 — Funding of almost $145 million for 1,282 new affordable housing rental units for seniors, persons with disabilities and families living on low-incomes was announced today in Ottawa. This funding under the Canada’s Economic Action Plan and the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement lends support to 27 affordable housing developments across Ontario and is creating 3,205 jobs.

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, along with Ottawa City Councillor Diane Holmes, on behalf of Mayor Jim Watson, made the announcement.

“Our Government’s top priorities are job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians,” said Minister Finley. “Through continued investments in housing, we are creating local jobs while helping to improve the quality of life in communities across Canada.”

“I’m a firm believer that when we get people into safe, affordable housing, we are helping entire neighbourhoods,” said Minister Wynne. “These projects will empower residents to live more independently, benefiting all our communities.”

“Ottawa City Council is committed to helping Ottawa families not only find a place to call home, but keep it,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “In 2011, our very first budget earmarked $14 million annually to tackle homelessness and poverty and we are delighted to partner with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to do even more together.”

Today’s event was held at Beaver Barracks, a 254-unit affordable housing project located on Metcalfe, Argyle and Catherine Streets in downtown Ottawa. Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC), the owner and developer of Beaver Barracks, received $490,000 in combined federal/provincial funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan and the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement to create six new units of affordable housing, including apartments for persons with disabilities. The CCOC’s Beaver Barracks development is a $65 million project. It benefitted from $12 million in capital grants and municipal financial incentives and $18.3 million in previously-announced federal and provincial assistance.

CCOC is a community-owned tenant and member-directed private non-profit housing organization that has been developing and managing affordable housing since 1974. When the Beaver Barracks project is completed, CCOC will own and manage over 1,550 units in 50 properties across downtown Ottawa.

The Government of Canada, through CMHC, will invest more than $2 billion in housing this year. Of this amount, $1.7 billion will be spent in support of almost 605,000 households living in existing social housing. In Ontario, this represents some 237,750 individuals and families. These investments are improving the quality of life for low-income Canadians and households living in existing social housing, including individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants and Aboriginal people.

Ontario continues to build new affordable housing and repair existing units for Ontarians with housing needs. Ontario’s overall investment of over $2.5 billion has translated into the construction and repair of more than 270,000 housing units and the provision of 35,000 rent supplements for Ontario families on fixed incomes. The province’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy sets a strong foundation for a more efficient, accessible affordable housing system in Ontario.

Affordable housing is a key component of Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Download a copy of the Government of Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy. To find out more about affordable housing in Ontario, visit www.ontario.ca/housing.

To find out more about how the Government of Canada and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation are working to build stronger homes and communities for all Canadians, call CMHC at 1-800-668-2642.

For an audio quote of Minister Finley:

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• transcript of audio

Media inquiries:

Charles Sauriol
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
613-748-2799

Marian Ngo
Office of Minister Finley
819-994-2482

Kelly Baker
Office of Minister Wynne
416-585-6842

City of Ottawa
Media Relations
613-580-2450
Public inquiries 3-1-1

For more information, visit:

www.ontario.ca/housing
www.ccochousing.org
www.beaverbarracks.ca

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Diane Holmes, Ottawa City Councillor; the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); Ray Sullivan, Executive Director, Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC); the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs; Calinda Brown, CCOC Board President; and Yasir Naqvi, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa Centre.

The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs; and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

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New Affordable Housing Rental Units for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities and Families in Ontario

These projects received combined $144.93 million federal/provincial funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan and the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement.

Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2012/2012-05-25-1100.cfm

TORONTO, ON, May 22, 2012 — The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Toronto joined YWCA Toronto to celebrate the official opening of 300 affordable housing units. The project is supported by $21 million in funding through the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program. The construction of the affordable housing component of the YWCA Elm Centre has created up to 750 jobs in Ontario and helps to meet the housing needs of families and individuals in the Toronto area.

Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, along with Ana Bailão, City of Toronto Councillor, (Ward 18 Davenport), and Heather McGregor, CEO, YWCA Toronto, made the announcement.

“Our government is investing in affordable housing here and across Canada to help create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians,” said Dr. Leitch. “By providing affordable and supportive housing in the downtown area, the YWCA Elm Centre is contributing to the economic and social well-being of the entire community.”

“More women will have a place to call home as a result of these units. Providing a safer and stable environment improves the quality of life for women and their families,” said Minister Wynne. “Our government is committed to investing in affordable housing and this project is a positive example of what we can accomplish when all levels of government work together.”

“On behalf of City Council, I want to congratulate YWCA Toronto for creating this mixed-income affordable housing — which is so important to the City,” said Bailão. “The Elm Centre is already making a great contribution to improving the lives of Torontonians — and will continue to do so for many years to come.”

“YWCA Toronto has found that when women have good, affordable housing and the right supports, they can thrive. We are thrilled to be opening the YWCA Elm Centre, one of the largest affordable housing projects in Canada,” said Heather McGregor, YWCA Toronto CEO. “However, 300 units do not begin to address the need. YWCA Toronto is determined to ensure more affordable and supportive housing is built across the city and country.”

The 300-unit project, YWCA Elm Centre, located at 87 Elm Street, received $21 million through a joint investment under the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement. The federal and provincial funding is complemented by $15.7 million in financial incentives from the City of Toronto.

The YWCA Elm Centre provides 300 affordable apartments for single low-income women, women with children, women living with mental health and addiction issues and families of Aboriginal ancestry. More than $15 million has been raised by YWCA Toronto to help build the YWCA Elm Centre. 

The Government of Canada, through CMHC, will invest more than $2 billion in housing this year. Of this amount, $1.7 billion will be spent in support of almost 605,000 households living in existing social housing. In Ontario, this represents some 237,750 households. These investments are improving the quality of life for low-income Canadians including individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants and Aboriginal people.

Ontario continues to build new affordable housing and repair existing units. Since 2003, Ontario’s investment in affordable housing has translated into the construction and repair of more than 270,000 housing units and the provision of 35,000 rent supplements for Ontario families on fixed incomes. The province’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy sets a strong foundation for a more efficient, accessible affordable housing system in Ontario.  

Affordable housing is a key component of Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Download a copy of the Government of Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy. To find out more about affordable housing in Ontario, visit www.ontario.ca/housing.

To find out more about how the Government of Canada and CMHC are working to build stronger homes and communities for all Canadians, call CMHC at 1-800-668-2642.

To find out more about the City of Toronto’s affordable housing initiatives, visit www.toronto.ca/affordablehousing.

YWCA Toronto is a social service organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. In addition to being the largest provider of housing options for women and their children in Canada, the YWCA also offers employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. To find out more about YWCA Toronto and the YWCA Elm Centre, visit www.elmcentre.ca.

Media contacts:

Leslie Pawlowski
CMHC
416-250-3297

Kelly Baker
Office of Minister Wynne
416-585-6842

Marian Ngo
Office of Minister Finley
819-994-2482

Gil Hardy
City of Toronto
416-397-4701

Lise Schofield
YWCA Toronto
416-660-9483

For more information visit:  

www.ontario.ca/housing
www.toronto.ca/affordablehousing
www.elmcentre.ca

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Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2012/2012-05-22-1000.cfm

OTTAWA, November 21, 2008 — Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute’s unique gingerbread home design made by the Wilbrod Team won the coveted award of first place in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) seventh-annual gingerbread house competition in support of Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region (NCR).

The colourful creation made by the Wilbrod Team from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute won the top prize of $1000. A second place prize of $500 was awarded to La Cité Collégiale, and third place went to Moneca Kaiser Design Build with a $250 prize.

“It is a pleasure to support this worthy cause and to congratulate the winners of CMHC’s seventh-annual gingerbread house competition,” said the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and the Minister Responsible for CMHC. “Families in the National Capital area are the real winners today.”

Sixteen local businesses, bakeries, restaurants and culinary institutes participated in the gingerbread house design competition, which was held at the Rideau Centre this morning. Awards for the best designed gingerbread homes were presented by a panel of judges, including Karen Kinsley, President of CMHC; Marc Caron, Vice-President of Habitat for Humanity NCR’s Board of Directors, Sheila Brady, Ottawa Citizen’s Homes Editor and Max Keeping, Vice-President of News and Public Affairs at CJOH.

As well, local media teams competed against each other, and against the clock, in a separate gingerbread-build competition. Special commendations were awarded to: CJOH TV (CTV) for best overuse of candies, the Ottawa Citizen for most original use of edible items and A Channel for the most original interpretation of the Christmas theme.

“At CMHC, we’ve seen how Habitat for Humanity has changed people’s lives and made a real difference to working families in the National Capital Region,” said Karen Kinsley, President of CMHC. “It’s a great concept to link the construction of these wonderful and creative homes to the construction of real houses for needy families. The money raised here today goes far beyond the magic of this festive season.”

“Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region is proud to partner with CMHC again this year for another excellent community event,” said Marc Caron, Vice-President of Habitat for Humanity NCR’s Board of Directors. “Although there can only be one top winner, everyone is a winner in this event, especially the local families who will be helped by your generosity.”

The gingerbread homes will be on display at the Rideau Centre in the West Bay Bridge (near Grand Toy) all weekend. Visitors are invited to tour the gingerbread village and bid on their favourite homes in a silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction will go to Habitat for Humanity NCR toward their home building programs in the National Capital Region.

Habitat for Humanity NCR’s mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Habitat has built 32 homes in the National Capital Region since 1993, and there are currently two homes under construction in Orleans.

CMHC has been Canada’s national housing agency for more than 60 years. CMHC is committed to helping Canadians access a wide choice of quality, environmentally sustainable, affordable homes, while making vibrant, healthy communities and cities a reality across the country.

For further information please contact:

Diane Finley, Minister responsible for Human Resources and Skills Development (from left), CMHC President Karen Kinsley and Marc Caron, Vice-President of Habitat for Humanity NCR’s Board of Directors, at the Rideau Centre in Ottawa, Friday, November 21, 2008, view an entry at CMHC’s 7^th annual charity Gingerbread House competition for Habitat for Humanity.

Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2008/2008-11-24-1530.cfm

TREB President’s Column as it appears every Friday in the Toronto Sun’s Resale Homes and Condos section.

May 18, 2012 — Recently there has been coverage in the media regarding the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) and its fight to protect consumers in the dispute with the Canadian Competition Bureau.   However, there are a few points that continue to cause confusion, and should be clarified.

While some material on MLS® is publicly available through REALTOR.ca, TREB safeguards personal information as guided by privacy legislation. Abandoning these privacy safeguards of MLS® threatens the privacy of GTA consumers.

To better understand how Ontarians feel about the Competition Bureau’s actions to force TREB to abandon the safeguards in the MLS® System, TREB commissioned an Angus Reid poll.

The results of this poll could not be clearer. As part of the poll, TREB asked the question “Do you feel that, as much as possible, personal information (such as your name or the final sale price of your home) disclosed during the buying or selling of a home should be kept confidential by your REALTOR®?”

75% of Ontarians answered yes. Only 25% answered no. The overwhelming majority of Ontarians want their personal information kept confidential.

This sensitive private information includes a seller’s name (coupled with their address), negotiated sale price, sensitive property access information, financial information (including mortgage details), and property floor plans. If the Competition Bureau is successful, this information could become publicly available on the Internet, easily accessible by anyone.

The Competition Bureau is taking actions that would force TREB to abandon privacy safeguards for the entire MLS® System. This would create a “one stop shop” for abuses of private information. Consumers have not consented to this, and it would violate privacy laws.

Indeed this is the age of the Internet which is why TREB took steps to provide REALTOR® clients with much richer information but in a safe and responsible way. This is called a Virtual Office Website (VOW). TREB believes this policy meets the consumers’ need for more information.

A VOW service allows REALTORS® to offer consumers much richer information than that seen on REALTOR.ca. This password-protected website displays MLS® listing data while providing consumers with the benefit of a REALTOR® Member’s knowledge and accountability, and without compromising MLS® accuracy or consumers’ privacy rights.

Ontarians want their personal information kept confidential. REALTORS® subscribe to a Code of Ethics and have an obligation to protect consumers’ personal information.

This is a complex issue. That’s why TREB launched the website ProtectYourPrivacy.ca—to build awareness of the consequences of the Canadian Competition Bureau’s actions to dismantle the privacy safeguards of the MLS® System. REALTORS® have access to personal and sensitive information and an obligation to protect it.

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Article source: http://www.torontorealestateboard.com/market_news/president_columns/pres_sun_col/index.htm

MARKHAM, January 20, 2009 — Low-income families, seniors and people with special needs will soon benefit from the development of 120 new affordable housing units in the Town of Markham. More than $8.4 million committed under the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing program will help fund a new affordable housing project about to begin construction.

The announcement was made by Lois Brown, MP for Newmarket – Aurora, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Canada; Michael Chan, MPP for Markham – Unionville and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration; and the Honourable Jim Watson, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Also participating in today’s announcement were York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch and Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of the Town of Markham.

“The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in Ontario and across Canada for those who need it most,” said MP Brown. “The creation of these units here in Markham will provide low-income families, seniors and individuals with special needs access to safe, affordable and quality housing, helping them to build a stronger future.”

“Access to safe, affordable housing is vitally important to the economic and social well-being of Ontario’s communities,” said Minister Chan. “This investment will make a significant difference in the lives of those residents of Markham living on lower incomes.”

Today’s announcement was made at the future site of East Markham Non-Profit Homes, at 25 Deverill Court, in Markham. The $25-million project, which includes $8.4 million from the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program, is sponsored by the Markham Interchurch Committee for Affordable Housing (MICAH).

Federal and provincial allocations to the project are to be complemented by more than $3.4 million in municipal financial incentives.

“York Region is committed to working with all levels of government and community organizations to meet the growing and diverse housing needs of all residents,” said York Regional Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “This housing project is a concrete example of what happens when we work together.”

“This building has been designed with diversity in mind,” said Town of Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “We are pleased that this building will be one of the first multi-residential facilities to feature a number of environmental initiatives that will help reduce its carbon footprint.”

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 20,000 households in Ontario.

Media Inquiries:

For more information visit: http://www.ontario.ca/housing or http://www.york.ca/

Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2009/2009-01-20-1030.cfm

BURLINGTON, January 23, 2009 — The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Region of Halton are pleased to announce the construction of Bonnie Place II, an affordable housing development under the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program located at 510 Claridge Road in Burlington.

The $15.6 million, 83-unit project is sponsored by Bonnie Place and received a total of $5.32 million for 76 units for people living on low incomes.

“The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in Ontario and across Canada for those who need it most,” said Mike Wallace, Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. “The creation of these units here in Burlington will provide seniors, family and singles access to safe affordable and quality housing, helping them to build a stronger future.”

“Our government is committed to helping people who live on lower or fixed incomes stay in their home communities,” said Kevin Flynn, MPP for Oakville, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “This project will make it easier for individuals in the Burlington area to find a place to call home.”

Federal and provincial allocations to the project will be complemented by more than $1.63 million in regional financial incentives.

“Affordable housing is vital to creating a healthy community,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “It is important that we continue to work together with the Federal and Provincial Government so we can create a mix of housing types and affordability levels for Halton residents of all incomes and stages of life.”

“As a long standing housing provider with more than 40 years of service in the community, we are proud of this project which is targeted to be completed in early 2010,” said Bob Bosworth, President of Bonnie Place and member of the Rotary Club of Burlington.

A total of seven Rotary Club members sit on the Bonnie Place Board of Directors along with a representative from the Knox Presbyterian United Church and another from CIBC Wood Gundy.

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 20,000 households in Ontario.

For further information please contact:

For more information visit:
http://www.mah.gov.on.ca

Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2009/2009-01-23-1000.cfm

NORFOLK AND HALDIMAND COUNTIES, February 2, 2009 — The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario today announced more than $579,000 in funding for affordable housing. The funding will help create seven new affordable rental homes and provide down payment assistance to 12 households in the Counties of Norfolk and Haldimand.

The announcement was made by the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); the Honourable Jim Watson, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and County of Norfolk Mayor Dennis Travale.

“The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in Ontario and across Canada for those who need it most,” said Minister Finley. “Through this investment we are making an important difference in the lives of individuals and families in the Counties of Norfolk and Haldimand who are working towards building a stronger and better future for themselves.”

“Through this allocation to Norfolk and Haldimand Counties, the McGuinty government is renewing its commitment to work with our housing partners to grow the supply of affordable housing,” said Minister Watson. “This funding also allows people to get a foothold in the housing market, and alleviate some of the demand for affordable rental housing.”

The $579,000 allocation includes:

• $210,000 for a three-unit project in Caledonia. The project is sponsored by Hal-Nor Properties Inc., and the units will be occupied by singles and families.
• $140,000 for a two-unit project in Hagersville. The project is sponsored by Hal-Nor Properties Inc., and the units will be occupied by singles and families.
• $140,000 for a two-unit project in Cayuga. The project is sponsored by Hal-Nor Properties, Inc., and the units will be occupied by singles and families.
• $89,495 in down-payment assistance for 12 rental households in Norfolk and Haldimand Counties.

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. Under the AHP, every region in Ontario has been allocated a specific amount of funding to assist low to moderate-income rental households to purchase affordable homes through interest-free down-payment assistance loans.

Media Inquiries:

For more information visit: www.ontario.ca/housing

Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2009/2009-02-02-1600e.cfm