Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program Helps Rebuild Home for Family Living with Disabilities
Posted by: Toronto Real Estate Admin / Category: News Bulletin
CHATHAM, May 22, 2007 — Canada’s New Government, the Government of Ontario and the Municipality of Chatham – Kent celebrated a commitment of $70,000 under the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program to modify a single-family dwelling owned by Chatham Hope Non-Profit Housing Inc. to provide fully accessible accommodation for tenants with physical disabilities.
Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for Chatham – Kent – Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Mayor Randy Hope presented the new residents with a framed print by a local artist to commemorate the occasion.
“Canada’s New Government is committed to enhancing the quality of life for Canadians with disabilities,” said Mr. Van Kesteren. “The home modifications we are providing will make a real difference in the lives of members of this family.”
“Affordable housing projects like this one in Chatham help ensure families living with disabilities continue to lead full and independent lives,” said John Gerretsen, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Through our partnership with the different orders of government and community organizations like Chatham Hope Non-Profit, we are able to expand the range of housing options available to our residents so they can continue to live in their own communities.”
The federal and provincial funding is complemented by $1,200 in municipal financial incentives.
”The Municipality of Chatham – Kent is committed to providing safe, affordable housing options for residents of Chatham – Kent,” says Chatham – Kent Mayor Randy Hope. “Projects such as this are made successful through collaborated partnerships with federal, provincial and municipal levels of government.”
The cost to rebuild the Arthur Drive home, which is occupied by a family living with disabilities, is approximately $200,000. The one-storey, four-bedroom home is specifically designed for wheelchair accessibility. Home features include wide hallways, a lift to transport residents from the bedroom to the bathroom and a drive-in shower. All doorways are wide enough to provide barrier-free movement. To ensure energy-efficiency, Chatham Hope installed a radiant heating system and energy efficient appliances.
The new Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement 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.
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From left to right: MP Dave VanKesteren, tenant Traci Jinkerson and her son Scott, Mayor Randy Hope and John MacDonald, President of Chatham Hope Non Profit Housing Inc.
Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2007/2007-05-22-1200.cfm
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