Mississauga: The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $23.5 million in two new affordable housing developments in Peel Region, providing 219 homes for individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities.
“Home is a place of safety and refuge. Our government is dedicated to housing more Canadians which is why we are proud to have invested in these developments in Peel Region. These new units are more than just safe and affordable places to live, they are key to a better life for the residents who call them home,” said Adam Vaughan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
“Our government is committed to ensuring all Ontarians have access to an affordable place to call home,” said Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
“These important investments in Peel Region are the latest examples of the good things that can happen when we work together to help those most in need in our province.”
The Indwell affordable housing project on Lakeshore Road East will include 68 affordable housing units, a food bank and a support program for people with disabilities. Funding for the project is being delivered through the joint federal-provincial Social Infrastructure Fund and Investment in Affordable Housing Program.
The East Avenue affordable housing project will include 151 affordable housing units for individuals, families and seniors. Funding for the project is being delivered through the joint federal-provincial Investment in Affordable Hou sing Program and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative.
The project was first announced in July this years. To mark Housing Day, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued the following statement: “On this special day I would like to acknowledge the important work done by our housing and homelessness partners across the province, and across the country, to support our most vulnerable and ensure they have a safe place to call home.
“Our government is committed to tackling the housing pressures that have been building for years. We are actively working with our federal and municipal partners, investing in more affordable housing, expanding the community housing supply and addressing local housing needs.
“We were the first province to sign on to the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, which is making $1.4 billion available to help people in need pay their rent. This year we expect 5,200 Ontarians to receive direct payments, and we anticipate that number to grow in the future due to the hardship created by the pandemic.
“Creating permanent housing is a priority for our government. That’s why we developed a Community Housing Renewal Strategy to help address the high demand for housing and the stress on our community housing system.
“As part of the strategy, we are investing nearly $1 billion this year to help sustain, repair and grow community housing and help end homelessness in Ontario.”