SASKATOON, SK, June 28,
2024 /CNW/ - The federal and provincial governments
are investing $360,000 for 23
affordable homes with supportive services in Saskatoon.
The newly renovated Southwinds building will provide homes for
people in need. It will be managed by SaskNative Rentals Inc. –
Camponi Housing Corp., while onsite access to health and crisis
supports, such as food services and case management, will be
provided by Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services (SCIS) and
Prairie Harm Reduction.
Ten of the spaces are a part of the Government of Saskatchewan's provincial approach to
homelessness, which includes the creation of 155 supportive housing
spaces across the province. The project is expected to be ready for
occupancy next month.
Funding provided for the project is:
- $360,000 of joint funding with
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) through the federal
government's National Housing (NHS) – Canada Community Housing
Initiative (CCHI)
- $1.25 million from the
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)
Quotes:
"We recognize the vital need for providing housing for our most
vulnerable Saskatchewanians. Working with our provincial partners
is crucial in helping us find solutions to this, and today's
announcement is a true example of what we can accomplish through
commitment and collaboration. Not only are we giving these
individuals a safe and affordable place to call home, but we are
providing them with the support to build better futures. I am very
happy to see our National Housing Strategy come to life through
projects like Southwinds." – The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister
of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan on
behalf of The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"The Government of Saskatchewan
is proud to support this project that will improve outcomes for
individuals who need additional support to live independently. This
initiative underscores the important investments we have made to
assist individuals experiencing homelessness to access safe and
stable housing. Through collaboration with our partners in health
and the community, we are providing supports that meet the needs of
our most vulnerable citizens." – The Honourable
Gene Makowsky, Minister of Social
Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing
Corporation (SHC)
"Mental Health and Addiction Services Saskatoon is thrilled to
partner with the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, Saskatoon Crisis
Intervention Service, Prairie Harm Reduction and SaskNative Rentals
to provide housing supports in our community. The opening of the
new facility, Southwinds, marks the culmination of the efforts of
many and marks an important step in housing those that require this
support and whom will benefit from the services and care provided."
- Zoe Teed-McKay, Interim
Executive Director, Mental Health and Addictions Services,
Integrated Regina Health, Saskatchewan Health Authority
"Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service – Intensive Community
Support Program is in the business of ending homelessness.
Partnerships are key in making this goal a reality. Edwards Manor
Permanent Supportive Housing Program is a partnership between
Camponi Housing Corp./SaskNative Rentals Inc., Prairie Harm
Reduction and Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service. The founding
principle of Edwards Manor is to support participants in their
recovery from homelessness rather than having them end up in
emergency rooms, police cells or back on the streets. Edwards Manor
Permanent Supportive Program has significant cost savings for our
community while giving people agency in their own lives. From the
words of our participants 'ever since you've been in my life, my
life has gotten better'." - Tammy
MacFarlane, Director of Clinical Services, Saskatoon Crisis
Intervention Services
Quick facts:
- Canada's National Housing
Strategy (NHS) is a 10-year, $82-plus billion plan that will give more
Canadians a place to call home.
- NHS is built on strong partnerships between the federal,
provincial, and territorial governments, and continuous engagement
with municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, and
the social and private housing sectors. It was created after
consultations with Canadians from all walks of life, including
those who have experienced housing need.
- All NHS investments delivered by the federal, provincial, and
territorial governments will respect the key principles of NHS that
support partnerships, people, and communities.
- The Government of Saskatchewan
and the Government of Canada
entered into an Agreement pursuant to the National Housing Strategy
(NHS). The Canada-Saskatchewan Bilateral Agreement will
invest $585 million over 10 years,
which is cost-matched by the federal and provincial
governments.
- The Canada Community Housing Initiative (CCHI) is a
program under the Canada –
Saskatchewan Bilateral Agreement. CCHI funding is used to repair
and renew community housing.CCHI funding is used to repair and
renew community housing.
- Since the start of the NHS in 2019, $51.6 million in CCHI funding has been committed
to renovate 1,127 public and Indigenous-owned homes in 21
communities. Of these, 933 units are completed.
- SaskNative Rentals (SNR), and its sister company Camponi
Housing Corporation, is an established Saskatoon-based Métis housing provider that
manages over 400 rental units.
Associated Links:
- Visit Canada.ca/housing for the most requested Government of
Canada housing information.
- As Canada's authority on
housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market
and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing
need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all levels
of Canadian government, consumers and the housing industry. CMHC's
aim is that everyone in Canada has
a home they can afford and that meets their needs. For more
information, please visit cmhc.ca or follow us on X, Instagram,
YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.
- To find out more about the National Housing Strategy, visit
www.placetocallhome.ca
- Check out the National Housing Strategy Housing Funding
Initiatives Map to see affordable housing projects that have been
developed across Canada.
- In November 2019, the Government
of Saskatchewan released
Saskatchewan's Growth Plan: the
Next Decade of Growth 2020-2030, which sets out the Government's
vision for a province of 1.4 million people by 2030. The Plan
identifies principles, goals and actions to ensure Saskatchewan is capturing the opportunities
and meeting the challenges of a growing province. To learn more,
visit www.saskatchewan.ca
SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)