Affordable Housing Project Underway in N.B.

“City council was presented with this about a year ago, maybe just under a year ago, and I remember thinking ‘It looks good on paper, but how are we going to get all these pieces to come together?’” Bater said. “It’s really great to be here this morning and see that this is actually happening.”

The mayor then continued to show his appreciation for the contributions made by several organizations and levels of government, in a move he said will strengthen the Battlefords region.

“I really want to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan for the significant investment being made in this community and it needs to be thought of as an investment,” Bater said. “This is increasing our capacity to address homelessness and housing in the community and will contribute to the long-term health of the Battlefords as a whole.”

Christina Johnson, an affordable housing specialist for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) also spoke to the importance of the project, saying the initiative will give those in need a place of their own while helping to keep more people off the street.

“With the financial support from the province, CMHC, as well as the other partners, [this project] will provide a place to call home for individuals in the area.” Johnson said. “Soon this home will create long-term housing for eight people, which is a key step for breaking the cycle of homelessness.”

Johnson also said that this dedication to Canadians in need of housing embodies one of our country’s highest priorities.

“CMHC is helping Canadians access housing that meets their needs and that they can afford, supporting the most vulnerable Canadians is a top priority of the Government of Canada,” she said. “What has been achieved today is the result of collaboration, partnerships and cooperation. With all three levels of government and the non-profit sector working together, Canadians will benefit.”

Jackie Kennedy, Executive Director at the Battleford Indian Métis Friendship Centre offered a heartfelt thank you to all those involved in the project.

“I also want to acknowledge everybody who has contributed funding to this project: thank you. We’re going to take eight of the hardest people off the street, and we’re going to house them. We’re going to offer them all kinds of supports from the community,” Kennedy said.

Martin.Martinson@jpbg.ca

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Affordable Housing Project Underway in N.B.

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