2010-6
24

Jobs and Improved Social Housing in Kitchener, Ontario — Moishe Alexander

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Moishe Alexander provides CMHC content for blog readers – The Government of Canada announced today that a housing co-operative located in Kitchener will receive more than $123,000, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments.

The announcement was made at the Sprucewoods Co-operative Homes Inc. by Peter Braid, Member of Parliament for Kitchener – Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

“Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, our government is taking action to help ensure our economic recovery and create the conditions for long-term growth,” said MP Braid. “Funding renovation and retrofit projects, like this one, will not only improve the quality of life of its residents by keeping their homes safe and affordable, but it will also help stimulate the local economy and create local jobs.”

The Government of Canada, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, announced $1 billion for social housing renovation and retrofit. Of the $1 billion, $850 million is being delivered by provinces and territories on a cost-matched basis for existing federally assisted social housing projects which they administer on behalf of the partnership. The remaining $150 million is being delivered by CMHC for existing federally assisted off-reserve housing which it directly administers. Eligible repairs include general improvements, energy efficiency upgrades or conversions, and modifications in support of persons with disabilities.

Sprucewoods Co-operative Homes Inc. will apply the contributions from the Government of Canada to replace furnaces.

“We congratulate and thank the federal government, MP Peter Braid and CMHC for making a sound investment to help ensure that this affordable community is preserved as a legacy for the long-term benefit of its residents, “ said Ken Elliott, President of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada. “Today’s announcement is an excellent example of stimulus funding that works towards preserving jobs, assisting the local economy, and protecting valuable affordable housing assets for Canadians.”

“We are delighted that our co-operative will benefit from the federal government’s renovation and retrofit initiative delivered by CMHC,” said Tiffany Augusto, President of Sprucewoods Co-operative Homes Inc. “Not only will this funding make our co-operative more energy efficient, but it will also help ensure these homes are available to meet the needs of future generations.”

2010-6
23

Canada’s Economic Action Plan: New Jobs and Improve Housing On-Reserve in Manitoba

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Moishe Alexander has been discussing the new on-reserve housing with peers. The Manitoba initiative is as good as gold to Moishe Alexander.

Candice Hoeppner, Member of Parliament for Portage – Lisgar, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), made the announcement along with members from the Long Plain First Nation.

“Our Government’s Economic Action Plan is creating jobs, stimulating the local economy and improving housing conditions for First Nation communities in Manitoba,” said MP Hoeppner.

Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada has committed $400 million over two years to help First Nation communities build needed new housing, repair and remediate existing non-profit housing for their members, and complement housing programs offered by CMHC. This investment will also provide an economic stimulus for many First Nations and surrounding areas by creating jobs.

Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, some $75 million in federal investments will be made available to First Nations in Manitoba to address immediate housing needs.

CMHC allocated more than $2.6 million to retrofit 233 housing units on-reserve in 13 First Nations communities in Manitoba, as well as more than $8.1 million for subsidy associated with 33 new housing units to be constructed in six First Nations communities.

“The Long Plain First Nation is very grateful for the opportunity we have had in capitalizing on CEAP, which has provided much needed jobs for the people in our community. It has also allowed us to renovate and build additional homes that we would not have normally received under the current CMHC programs,” said Chief David Meeches.

Moishe Alexander – video on Improved housing on reserves.

2010-2
18

England Housing Sector

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Young people and the housing sector in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a new Housing Apprenticeship being introduced by the Government from autumn 2010.

The qualification will provide new opportunities for young people to develop careers as housing officers, especially 16 to 19 year olds whose training costs will be met fully by Government.

The Apprenticeship is supported by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and incorporates two of CIH’s qualifications covering topics ranging from homelessness and finance, to repairs and maintenance.

The Apprenticeship is being introduced by Asset Skills – the Government’s Sector Skills Council for housing. The Level 3 Apprenticeship qualifications are designed to be on a par with A-levels and learners can also use the qualification to progress to a foundation degree in housing and a range of CIH Level 4 qualifications.