The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher was pleased to join with the Province of Manitoba to announce just over $8.8 million in funding for the development of new social housing units and improvements to existing social housing units throughout Provencher. The approved work for 123 units at 6 projects will enhance housing quality and accessibility.
“In its second year, our Government’s Economic Action Plan is stimulating the economy and creating jobs,” said Minister Toews. “Projects like these are a good way to get the local economy moving and put construction workers and trades people to work. Most importantly, they are giving a hand-up to those in need during the global recession here in Provencher and across the province.”
Some of the funding announced today will go towards repairs and modifications for social housing units in Lac du Bonnet, Powerview, St. Anne and St. Malo. The remaining funding has been designated for the construction of new affordable rental units in Grunthal and Dugald.
The federal funding was made available through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government’s plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs during the global recession. The Government of Canada wants to improve the quality of existing social housing for low-income seniors, single parent families, recent immigrants and Aboriginal households.
