The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding are missing their deadlines.
The Rapid Housing Initiative is a federal program launched in 2020 that provides funding to cities and non-profit organizations to build affordable homes for vulnerable Canadians, including those experiencing homelessness.
The first round of applications closed at the end of March 2021 and resulted in 4,792 units approved for funding, while a further 5,473 got the green light during the second round that closed a year later.Neither CMHC nor Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen's office would say how many projects missed the 12- or 18-month deadlines. A CMHC spokesperson, however, acknowledged some projects have been delayed.
But Whitzman says there are several obstacles hampering many affordable housing projects, including pushback from residents and a lack of support from provincial governments. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government made affordable housing a cornerstone of its agenda to support and expand the middle class. It announced its national housing strategy in 2017, which is a 10-year plan that pours tens of billions of dollars into affordable housingIn a report published in November, auditor general Karen Hogan found the government was not tracking its progress on reducing chronic homelessness, despite a stated goal of reducing such conditions by 50 per cent by 2028.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Document shows majority of federal affordable homes approved not yet constructed - National | Globalnews.caThe response from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which is dated Nov. 30, says only 1,449 affordable units have been completed.
Read more »
Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet built after construction delaysThe Rapid Housing Initiative is a federal program launched in 2020 that provides funding to cities and non-profit organizations to build affordable homes for vulnerable Canadians, including those experiencing homelessness
Read more »
Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructedHousing construction has also been affected by rising costs and labour shortages
Read more »
Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructedThe federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding are missing their deadlines.
Read more »
Canadians worried about the state of provincial health systems: pollOTTAWA — A new survey suggests the vast majority of Canadians have concerns about the state of the health-care system, particularly in Atlantic provinces
Read more »
Canadians worried about state of provincial health systems: PollA new survey suggests the vast majority of Canadians have concerns about the state of the health\u002Dcare system
Read more »