THUNDER BAY, ON , Aug. 1, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, the federal government announced more than $84 million in contributions and low-cost loans through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to help build and repair 4,966 affordable homes in Northern Ontario and in many Indigenous communities across Ontario .
The announcement was made by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay – Superior North on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside Marcus Powlowski , Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River.
It took place at Manion Court, an apartment complex located at 130 Donald Street West, and is operated by the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB). The building primarily serves seniors and offers 102 units, including one and two-bedroom apartments. In total, the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board is receiving over $2.9 million in funding towards repairs for 2,109 units across Thunder Bay .
A detailed list of all the projects that received funding is provided in an appendix to this release.
Quotes:
“Everyone deserves a place to call their own and the Affordable Housing Fund is one way we’re helping make that a reality for Canadians. We will keep investing in affordable housing projects like the ones announced today, and working with partners across the country, to end the housing crisis.” – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
“This is about building an economy that is fair to everyone, especially younger generations. It will get more affordable homes built right here and will and more repairs done in the homes that need it. We’re taking action to keep homes affordable in Northern Ontario so that young people too can afford them. This investment will also help First Nations communities build and repair homes according to their own priorities.” – The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay – Superior North
“Today’s announcement will build and repair nearly 2146 affordable homes in Thunder Bay . By creating and repairing more affordable housing, local residences will save money, creating an economy that works for everyone.” – Marcus Powlowski , Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, Ontario
Quick facts:
The federal funding announced today is helping create a total of 231 new homes and is leading to the repairs of 4,735 homes. The Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) provides funding through low-interest and/or forgivable loans or contributions to help build new affordable homes and renovate and repair existing, affordable and community housing. Through the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the government announced an additional $1 billion for the Affordable Housing Fund, bringing the total funding to over $14 billion . To further support non-profit, co-operative, and public housing providers and respond to the needs of those most impacted by the housing crisis, Budget 2024 committed an additional $1 billion to the fund. This program under the National Housing Strategy (NHS) gives priority to projects that help people who need it most, including women and children fleeing family violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people living with disabilities, those with mental health or addiction issues, veterans, and young adults. As of March 2024 , the federal government has committed $50.97 billion through the NHS to support the creation of over 146,000 units and the repair of over 286,000 units. To support the Government’s work to grow housing supply and address the need for more affordable and rental homes, CMHC is implementing the Frequent Builder framework. The Frequent Builder framework will help expedite applications for the Affordable Housing Fund and the Apartment Construction Loan Program. The Frequent Builder status is given to existing housing providers with a proven track record of building multi-residential units. Different criteria apply to Governments, non-profit and for-profit organizations to qualify for Frequent Builder status. Frequent Builders may receive benefits such as priority treatment, a streamlined process through intake, underwriting and approval stages, underwriting and advancing flexibilities, as well as the possibility of funding commitments for future years which will allow funding predictability and better planning for their pipeline of projects. Additional Information:
Visit Canada.ca/housing for the most requested Government of Canada housing information. CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all levels of Canadian government, consumers and the housing industry. CMHC’s aim is that everyone in Canada has a home they can afford and that meets their needs. For more information, follow us on Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Facebook . To find out more about the National Housing Strategy, please visit www.placetocallhome.ca . Appendix: Projects receiving funding under AHF
Project Name
Region/City
Funding ($)
Units
Alderville First Nation
Repairs
Alderville First Nation
75,000
5
Six Nations of the Grand River Repairs 2
Six Nations (Part) 40
150,000
10
Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Repairs
Kenora 38B
150,000
10
Michipicoten Repairs
Wawa
150,000
10
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Repairs
Dryden
150,000
10
Wabauskang First Nation Repairs
Ear Falls
180,000
12
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations Repairs
Wabaseemoong
150,000
10
Grassy Narrows First Nation – Repairs
Kenora 38B
150,000
10
Shoal Lake No.40 Repairs
Shoal Lake (Part) 40
150,000
10
Nibinamik First Nation Repairs
Summer Beaver
150,000
10
Lac Seul Repairs
Lac Seul 28
150,000
10
Brunswick House Repairs
Chapleau
150,000
10
Chippewas of Rama First Nation Repairs
Chippewas of Rama First Nation
435,000
29
Henvey Inlet First Nation Repairs
Henvey Inlet 2
465,000
31
Albany Repairs
Fort Albany (Part) 67
600,000
40
UI560- First Nation’s Housing Co-op 2023
London
3,996,759
42
Big Grassy First Nation Repairs
Big Grassy River 35G
300,000
20
Brandford Native Housing Repairs
Brantford
100,000
10
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe First Nation Repairs
Kenora 38B
150,000
10
Mississauga First Nation Repairs
Blind River
150,000
10
Moose Cree Repairs
Moose Factory 68
165,000
11
Serpent River First Nation Repairs 2
Serpent River 7
264,307
18
Beausoleil First Nation Repairs
Christian Island 30
300,000
20
Bearskin Lake First Nation Repairs
Bearskin Lake
250,000
17
Wahta Mohawks First Nation Repairs
Wahta Mohawk Territory
150,000
10
Sheshegwaning First Nation Repairs
Sheshegwaning 20
150,000
10
Nipissing First Nation Repairs
Nipissing
450,000
30
Wapekeka First Nation Repairs
Wapekeka 2
150,000
10
Whitesand First Nation Repairs
Whitesand
150,000
10
Oneida Nation of the Thames Repairs
Oneida 41
300,000
20
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Repairs
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Aaki 84 (Big Trout Lake)
150,000
10
Huron County Housing Corporation – Repairs
Huron No. 223
1,080,000
446
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Repairs 2
Pic Mobert North
300,000
20
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve Repairs
Wikwemikong Unceded
300,000
20
Rebuilding Family Homes- Children First Home Renovations
North Spirit Lake
75,000
5
Long Lake #58 First Nation Repairs
Long Lake 58
105,000
7
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Repairs
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
420,000
53
Alderville First Nation Repairs
Alderville First Nation
75,000
5
Mississaugas of the Credit Repairs
New Credit (Part) 40A
75,000
5
Wahnapitae First Nation Repairs
Wahnapitei 11
60,000
4
Hiawatha First Nation Repairs
Hiawatha First Nation
105,000
7
Eagle Lake First Nation Repairs
Eagle Lake 27
75,000
5
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Repairs
Mississaugas of Scugog Island
105,000
7
Aroland First Nation Repairs
Aroland 83
150,000
10
Six Nations of the Grand River Repairs
Six Nations (Part) 40
75,000
5
Sagamok Anishnawbek Repairs
Sagamok
90,000
6
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Repairs
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation 42
15,000
1
Marten Falls First Nation Repair
Marten Falls 65
150,000
10
Webequie First Nation Repairs
Webequie
150,000
10
Taykwa Tagamou Nation Repair
New Post 69A
120,000
8
Ginoogaming First Nation Repair
Ginoogaming First Nation
120,000
8
Whitefish River Repairs
Whitefish River (Part) 4
150,000
10
Muskrat Dam Lake Repairs
Muskrat Dam Lake
120,000
8
Serpent River Repairs
Serpent River 7
150,000
10
Constance Lake Repairs
Constance Lake 92
150,000
10
Shawanaga First Nation Repairs
Shawanaga 17
150,000
10
Wasauksing First Nation Repairs
Parry Island First Nation
225,000
15
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Repairs
Pic Mobert North
225,000
15
Couchiching First Nation Repairs
Fort Frances
360,000
24
Aamjiwnaang Repairs
Sarnia 45
180,000
12
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Repairs
Pikwakanagan (Golden Lake 39)
150,000
10
Naicatchewenin Repairs
La Vallée
150,000
10
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Repairs
Fort Frances
150,000
10
UI560 – Huronia Family Housing Co-operative Inc.
Midland
970,035
25
Nipissing District Housing Corporation Repairs
North Bay
1,550,000
155
Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) – Repairs
Timmins
1,000,000
298
District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board Repairs
Parry Sound
1,846,045
240
Red Rock Repairs
Red Rock
150,000
10
The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board Repairs
Thunder Bay
2,961,266
2109
Shelter
Thunder Bay
2,475,000
33
56-unit Seniors Residence on Eighth Street South in Kenora
Kenora
16,752,908
56
Kenora District Services Board Repair and Renewal
Dryden
6,010,000
601
Co-Investment Revitalization program UI560
Timmins
1,310,327
36
Shelter
Kenora
3,646,800
9
Sioux Lookout Student & Family Housing in
partnership with Windigo First Nations Council
Sioux Lookout
3,348,292
20
Pinewood Place, a 40-unit Seniors Residence in Dryden
Dryden
12,024,929
40
Suswin House
North Bay
2,900,000
30
Shelter
Kincardine
10,231,957
35
Shelter
Huntsville
210,991
4
Shelter
Thunder Bay
531,648
4
Total
84,156,264
4,966
SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
