SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwired - Jan. 26, 2016) - The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Housing Coalition, officially announced a new rental housing project in Saskatoon. The project consists of 20 studio style units for at-risk individuals who are unable to find or maintain secure housing without support services.
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Jennifer Campeau, Minister of Central Services and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saskatoon Fairview, on behalf of the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, and His Worship Donald Atchison, Mayor of the City of Saskatoon, made the announcement today.
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"Congratulations to everyone involved in the development of Camponi Transitional II. In the coming weeks and months, we look forward to working with Canadians, housing stakeholders and our partners in provinces, territories and municipalities as we restore a constructive role for the federal government in supporting affordable housing." - Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
"Our Government is pleased to support the construction of this project, which will provide 20 units of affordable housing to people with complex needs in Saskatoon. We are proud to help provide safe and secure homes to help Camponi residents embark on a promising future." - Honourable Jennifer Campeau, Minister of Central Services and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saskatoon Fairview, on behalf of the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
"Safe and secure housing is key to a strong and vibrant community. This 20-unit complex will provide the foundation upon which these individuals can build a successful life in our community. We are proud to partner with the provincial and federal governments to ensure that everyone in Saskatoon has hope and opportunity." - Donald Atchison, Mayor of the City of Saskatoon
"The Board of Directors and staff are very appreciative of the funding support from all levels of government to construct this new apartment building to provide supportive housing services to 20 individuals from our waiting list. Our model of service to house individuals in an affordable, independent housing unit, who will be supported by a Community Mental Health Worker and other skill development programs, stabilizes the individuals and enables them to maintain a wellness recovery plan." - Jo-Ann Coleman Pidskalny, Executive Director, Saskatoon Housing Coalition, Inc.
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