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Publish Date : 15-Jun-2017

The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan are working together to making Northern Saskatchewan communities stronger by improving housing affordability and supporting individuals and families in greatest housing need.

The federal and provincial governments have provided a combined investment of more than $7 million to support housing initiatives in the communities of La Loche, le--la-Crosse, La Ronge and Pinehouse Lake. This investment will assist in the development of up to 44 affordable rental units and the rejuvenation of eight emergency shelter units to help address housing challenges in these northern Saskatchewan communities.

Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) Tina Beaudry-Mellor, made the announcement today. Through investments in affordable housing, our government is helping to build stronger communities in northern Saskatchewan by providing assistance to those who need it most, said Goodale. Projects like these will provide more than just safe and affordable places to live, they are key to a better life for the residents who will call them home.

We recognize that housing is a core need to create healthier communities, Beaudry-Mellor said. The benefits that will be realized as a result of these housing initiatives are substantial. These projects target households in need and follow through on our governments promise to make communities stronger and to improve the quality of life of our northern residents. We are pleased to work with the Government of Canada, municipalities and other community partners to make these projects a reality and keep Saskatchewan strong.

The Northern Village of La Loche is greatly appreciative of the federal and provincial governments' funding support toward our communitys 14-unit housing project, Northern Village of La Loche Mayor Robert St. Pierre said. We are also pleased that, once again, Methy Housing Corporation has demonstrated its capacity by constructing all 14 units entirely with local labour. We look forward in anticipation to continued support in providing additional, much-needed housing units for our residents.

The Northern Village of le--la-Crosse appreciates the funding support received from the federal and provincial governments for these projects, Northern Village of le--la-Crosse Mayor Duane Favel said. Without it, we wouldnt be able to move forward. Providing adequate housing is absolutely necessary to the health, safety and wellness of our northern communities.

Piwapan Womens Shelter has been an integral part of La Ronge for many years and has served all of our northern communities extremely well in providing emergency shelter and support for women fleeing family violence, Town of La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich said. The funding they will receive provides for needed renovations that will provide greater accessibility for women with disabilities, and for expansion of their present building increasing their capacity greatly. As a community, we welcome this financial support.

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