Statement for the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities for National Housing Day November 22, 2024
OTTAWA, ON – On November 22, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, issued a statement on the occasion of National Housing Day.
In his statement, Minister Fraser highlighted the importance of affordable housing for all Canadians. He noted that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home, and that the government is committed to working with partners to build new affordable housing units and to provide support to those who need it.
Minister Fraser also announced several new initiatives to support affordable housing in Canada. These initiatives include:
- A new $1 billion Affordable Housing Fund to provide low-interest loans and grants to build new affordable housing units.
- A new $500 million Rental Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to low-income renters.
- A new $250 million Homelessness Prevention Fund to provide support to people who are at risk of homelessness.
These initiatives are part of the government’s broader commitment to invest $72 billion in housing over the next 10 years. This investment will help to build new affordable housing units, provide support to low-income renters, and prevent homelessness.
“Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,” said Minister Fraser. “Our government is committed to working with partners to build more affordable housing and to provide support to those who need it.”
National Housing Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of affordable housing and to recommit to working together to ensure that everyone has a place to call home.
About National Housing Day
National Housing Day is a day to recognize the importance of affordable housing and to celebrate the work of those who are致力于 providing affordable housing to Canadians. This year, National Housing Day is being celebrated on November 22.
Contact:
- Media Relations
- Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
- 613-742-9146
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