Vaughan, ON - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of York celebrated the official opening of 84 affordable housing rental units for low-income seniors at Mapleglen Residences. The project is supported by more than $5.8 million in funding through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. The construction of this project created up to 210 jobs in York Region.
Ontario is helping communities in the central, eastern and northern parts of the province rebuild and recover from recent flood damage.
Toronto, ON - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Toronto celebrated the official opening of Birchmount Woods, a 152-unit affordable housing rental project for low-income families and persons with special needs. Birchmount Woods is supported by more than $10.6 million in funding through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. The construction of this project created approximately 380 local jobs.
The Ontario government and St. Marys Cement have reached an agreement that will ensure a quarry near Flamborough will not be built and protect local wetlands and water supply.
The new Ontario government is re-introducing legislation today that, if passed, would make it easier to resolve co-op housing disputes.
Welland, Ontario - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Welland celebrated the official opening of 25 affordable housing rental units in Welland today.
Peterborough, Ontario - The official opening of two new affordable rental housing projects for seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income families and individuals was held today in Peterborough. Combined, these projects received more than $3.6 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of these projects created up to 85 jobs in Peterborough.
Waterloo, Ontario - The official opening of three new affordable housing projects for seniors living on low income, people with disabilities and other low-income households was held today in Waterloo. Combined, these three projects received more than $10 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of these projects created up to 208 jobs in Waterloo Region.
Ontario is helping Wawa rebuild and recover from recent flood damage.
Chatham, Ontario - The official opening of 24 new affordable rental housing units for seniors living on low income and people with disabilities was held today in Chatham. The project received $2.88 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.
Ontario is taking steps to expand the Greenbelt to protect more green space across the province.
Dunnville, Ontario - The official opening of 21 new affordable rental housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities was held today in Dunnville. The project received more than $2.5 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of this project created up to 53 jobs in the Dunnville area.
Port Colborne, Ontario - The official opening of 23 new affordable rental housing units for people with disabilities was held today in Port Colborne. The project received more than $2.1 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of this project has created up to 50 jobs in Ontario and helps to meet the housing needs of people with disabilities in the Niagara area.
Cambridge, Ontario - The official opening of two new affordable rental housing projects for seniors, people with disabilities and other low-income families and individuals was held today in Cambridge. Combined, these two projects received more than $11.8 million in federal and provincial funding. The construction of these projects created up to 318 jobs in Cambridge.
Milton Ontario - The official opening of 80 new affordable rental housing units for seniors living on low income and people with disabilities was held today in Milton. The project received $4.8 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of this project has created up to 100 jobs in Milton.
