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Statement from Minister Kathleen Wynne on Growth and Economic Development in Pickering
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Kathleen Wynne issued the following statement regarding land use planning in the part of Pickering known as Seaton.
January 25, 2012 11:30 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Ontario Moves To Cap Rent Increases
Legislation to be introduced today would, if passed, ensure that the annual Rent Increase Guideline is capped at 2.5 per cent to protect tenants and families.
December 6, 2011 1:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Governments of Canada and Ontario sign agreement, deliver investment for affordable housing
TORONTO, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 - The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario today announced a combined investment of $481 million under a new affordable housing agreement that will create over 5,000 jobs for the province and continue to reduce the number of households in housing need. The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, made the announcement today.
November 8, 2011 10:30 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
2012 Rent Increase Guideline
Ontario's annual Rent Increase Guideline is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a measure of inflation calculated monthly by Statistics Canada. This year, the rate of allowable rent increases for 2012 will be 3.1 per cent.
July 29, 2011 11:30 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario - Construction is underway for 237 new affordable rental housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Toronto. The project received more than $28.4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. In addition, York Centre received more than $9.3 million over the last two years for the repair of 1,809 existing social housing units.
July 14, 2011 9:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Etobicoke
Etobicoke, Ontario - Funding of more than $24.4 million for 204 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low-income was announced today in Etobicoke. In addition, Etobicoke received more than $4.8 million over the last two years for the repair of 1,061 units of existing social housing.
June 29, 2011 12:32 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Brampton
Brampton, Ontario - Ground was broken today for 200 new affordable rental housing units for low-income seniors, families and persons with disabilities in Brampton. The project received $24 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. In addition, Peel Region has received more than $12.8 million over the last two years for the repair of 5,050 units of existing social housing, representing 50 projects.
June 29, 2011 8:26 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Kawartha Lakes
Lindsay, Ontario -The official opening of 51 new affordable rental housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities was celebrated today in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The project received more than $6.2 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. In addition, the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton received more than $2.5 million over the last two years for the repair of 806 units of existing social housing.
June 28, 2011 4:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in St. Marys
St. Marys, Ontario - The official opening of 12 new affordable rental housing units for seniors living on low-income was held today in St. Marys. The project received $1.44 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.
Gary Schellenberger, Member of Parliament for Perth-Wellington, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and John Wilkinson, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington, on behalf of the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, along with Steve Grose, Mayor of St. Marys, and Dan Mathieson, Mayor of Stratford made the announcement.
The 12-unit project located at 50 Stoneridge Boulevard received $1.44 million through a joint investment under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement. The federal and provincial funding is complemented by over $110,000 in municipal financial incentives.
The Government of Canada wants to ensure that Canadians on fixed incomes can live with independence and dignity and remain in their communities, close to family and friends. Canada's Economic Action Plan provides $400 million, over two years, to build new rental housing for low-income seniors. Overall, the Economic Action Plan includes $2 billion for the construction of new and the renovation of existing social housing, plus up to $2 billion in low-cost loans to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure. Canada's Economic Action Plan builds on the Government of Canada's commitment in 2008 of more than $1.9 billion, over five years, to improve and build new affordable housing and help the homeless.
Ontario continues to build new affordable housing and repair existing units for Ontarians with housing needs. Since 2009, the provincial government has provided nearly $183 million to build new rental housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Ontario's overall investment of over $2.5 billion has translated into the construction and repair of more than 270,000 housing units and the provision of 35,000 rent supplements for Ontario families on fixed incomes. The province's Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy sets a strong foundation for a more efficient, accessible affordable housing system in Ontario.
Affordable housing is a key component of Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Download a copy of the Government of Ontario's Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy. To find out more about affordable housing in Ontario, visit www.ontario.ca/housing.
More information on this and other measures in Canada's Economic Action Plan can be found at www.actionplan.gc.ca. 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.
June 24, 2011 3:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Port Hope
Port Hope, Ontario -The official opening of 24 new affordable rental housing units for seniors and persons with disabilities was held today in Port Hope. The project received more than $2.4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. In addition, Northumberland County has received more than $3.1 million over the last two years for the repair of 992 units of existing social housing.
Rick Norlock, Member of Parliament for Northumberland-Quinte West, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and Lou Rinaldi, Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland-Quinte West, on behalf of the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, along with Mark Lovshin, Warden of Northumberland County, and Linda Thompson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope, made the announcement.
TVM Doctor Powers Residences, a 24-unit project located at 64 Ward Street received more than $2.4 million. The building, formerly Dr. L.B. Powers School, was converted to provide affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities in the community.
The Government of Canada wants to ensure that Canadians on fixed incomes can live with independence and dignity and remain in their communities, close to family and friends. Canada's Economic Action Plan provides $475 million, over two years, to build new rental housing for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Overall, the Economic Action Plan includes $2 billion for the construction of new and the renovation of existing social housing, plus up to $2 billion in low-cost loans to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure. Canada's Economic Action Plan builds on the Government of Canada's commitment in 2008 of more than $1.9 billion, over five years, to improve and build new affordable housing and help the homeless. As part of this commitment the Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) was extended for two years. This results in a total $1.25 billion federal investment toward the creation of affordable housing since the inception of the AHI. For Ontario, this represents a joint investment of more than $907 million under the AHI and $1.1 billion under CEAP toward affordable housing by both levels of government.
Ontario continues to build new affordable housing and repair existing units for Ontarians with housing needs. Since 2009, the provincial government has provided nearly $183 million to build new rental housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Ontario's overall investment of over $2.5 billion has translated into the construction and repair of more than 270,000 housing units and the provision of 35,000 rent supplements for Ontario families on fixed incomes. The province's Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy sets a strong foundation for a more efficient, accessible affordable housing system in Ontario.
Affordable housing is a key component of Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Download a copy of the Government of Ontario's Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy. To find out more about affordable housing in Ontario, visit www.ontario.ca/housing.
More information on this and other measures in Canada's Economic Action Plan can be found at www.actionplan.gc.ca. 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.
June 24, 2011 10:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario - Ground was broken today for 45 new affordable rental housing units for seniors living on low income in Ottawa. The project received $5.4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.
Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and Phil McNeely, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, on behalf of the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, along with Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, made the announcement.
The 45-unit project known as Bruyère Continuing Care Affordable Supportive Housing is located at 879 Hiawatha Park Road in Ottawa. The project received $5.4 million through a joint investment under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement. The federal and provincial funding is complemented by over $1 million in municipal financial incentives.
Bruyère Continuing Care is the champion of well-being for aging Canadians and those requiring continuing care helping them become and remain as healthy and independent as possible through innovative and compassionate care, research, education and advocacy. Located in Ottawa, Bruyère Continuing Care provides complex continuing care, palliative care, rehabilitation, care of the elderly, long-term care, research and family medicine.
One of the largest health care centres of its kind in Canada, Bruyère Continuing Care includes: Saint-Vincent Hospital, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital, Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute, Résidence Saint-Louis, Résidence Élisabeth Bruyère, Bruyère Family Medicine Centre, Primrose Family Medicine Centre and Bruyère Foundation.
The Government of Canada wants to ensure that Canadians on fixed incomes can live with independence and dignity and remain in their communities, close to family and friends. Canada's Economic Action Plan provides $400 million, over two years, to build new rental housing for low-income seniors. Overall, the Economic Action Plan includes $2 billion for the construction of new and the renovation of existing social housing, plus up to $2 billion in low-cost loans to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure. Canada's Economic Action Plan builds on the Government of Canada's commitment in 2008 of more than $1.9 billion, over five years, to improve and build new affordable housing and help the homeless.
Ontario continues to build new affordable housing and repair existing units for Ontarians with housing needs. Since 2009, the provincial government has provided nearly $183 million to build new rental housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Ontario's overall investment of over $2.5 billion has translated into the construction and repair of more than 270,000 housing units and the provision of 35,000 rent supplements for Ontario families on fixed incomes. As part of the Open Ontario Plan, the province's Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy sets a strong foundation for a more efficient, accessible affordable housing system in Ontario.
More information on this and other measures in Canada's Economic Action Plan can be found at www.actionplan.gc.ca. 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.
Affordable housing is a key component of Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Download a copy of the Government of Ontario's Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy. To find out more about affordable housing in Ontario, visit www.ontario.ca/housing.
June 21, 2011 11:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
New Affordable, Supportive Housing For Seniors
New affordable housing in Sudbury will give seniors a safe, secure place to call home and create up to 190 new local construction jobs.
The Lepokoti Supportive Housing Apartment building broke ground today in Finlandia Village. The unique development will offer 61 new affordable units for seniors on fixed incomes and provide residents in need with long term supportive care.
Improving access to safe, stable and affordable housing across the province is an important part of the government's Open Ontario plan to build stronger communities and provide more opportunities for Ontario families to build a better future.
June 3, 2011 10:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Affordable Housing Announcement In Sudbury
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rick Bartolucci will make an important announcement about affordable housing for seniors in Sudbury.
Date: Friday, June 3, 2011
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Sudbury Finnish Rest Homes Society Inc., in the main lobby of Hoivakoti, the long-term care building
233 Fourth Avenue, Sudbury, ON, P3B 4C3
June 2, 2011 10:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
New Greenbelt Chair Appointed
Dr. Peter A. Victor has been appointed chair of Ontario's Greenbelt Council.
May 31, 2011 3:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
Provincial Assistance for New Quinte West Marina
The City of Quinte West is preparing for the development of a proposed new marina as well as the economic development and tourism opportunities that would follow.
The Bayshore Park Marina would be located at the mouth of Trent River and accommodate about 380 boats. Construction could kick-off in 2012. This project would be an important part of the Quinte West economic development strategy and would help to stimulate the local economy for the municipality as well as other communities along the Trent Severn Waterway system.
The project is contingent on approval under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
Investing in Ontario's local infrastructure, including roads, highways, transit, hospitals and schools is part of the government's plan to create jobs, grow local economies and ensure the province remains strong and competitive for years to come.
May 25, 2011 12:10 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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