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July 3, 2009
DEVOLIN AND JOHNSON ANNOUNCE $8.2 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS IN KAWARTHA
LAKES
LINDSAY – Local MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and MPP Rick Johnson, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Watson, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Ric McGee, Mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes, today announced more than $8.2 million to fund two construction-ready projects in Kawartha Lakes.
The funding was made available as a result of a $1.2-billion joint investment under the amended Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement, which includes funding through Canada’s Economic Action Plan and by the Government of Ontario.
The federal and provincial governments are contributing equally to this overall investment.
Today’s announcement recognized the successful applications by the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes to build 69 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.
“This Government is working hard to support Canadians during these challenging economic times and we are moving aggressively to ensure Canada’s Economic Action Plan is implemented rapidly,” said Devolin. “With these investments in Kawartha Lakes, we are making an important difference in the lives of some of our community’s most vulnerable citizens. Seniors and persons with disabilities will have access to quality, affordable rental housing and services to meet their specific needs, while remaining close to their families and friends.”
“New housing initiatives add significant support to the McGuinty government’s Poverty Reduction Strategy,” said Johnson. “This first wave of funding will lead to construction by September and we will continue to work with our municipal partners to ensure more units are built during the life of this program.”
"Today's announcement has been many years in the making and will establish our commitment to enhance and improve affordable housing in the City of Kawartha Lakes," said Mayor McGee. "Along with the dedicated organizations in our community, we celebrate this announcement and look forward to new affordable housing opportunities to better serve the people of Kawartha Lakes."
To find out more about how the Government of Canada and CMHC are working to build stronger homes and communities for all Canadians, call CMHC at 1-800-668-2642 or visit www.cmhc.ca/housingactionplan. For more information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, call 1-800-O Canada or visit
www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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Barry Devolin, MP (705) 324-2400
Rick Johnson, MPP (705) 324-6654
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