YORKTON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwired - Feb. 23, 2016) - The Governments of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with the City of Yorkton and Yorkton Housing Corporation (YHC), today announced the completion of 11 new affordable rental units for individuals with complex needs in Yorkton. Eleven individuals will enjoy a safe, quality home that is affordable and near support services. The project, undertaken by Yorkton Housing Corporation, was made possible by a joint investment from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan.
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 Greg Ottenbreit, Minister of Rural and Remote Health and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Yorkton, on behalf of the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and His Worship Bob Maloney, Mayor of the City of Yorkton, made the announcement today.
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"I want to congratulate everyone involved in Fromm Manor along with the funding partners - CMHC and the Province of Saskatchewan - that have been so visionary and supportive in getting this development underway. 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
"This project is possible because of continued partnerships between governments, and the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Our Government continues to make housing projects like this a priority because we know that safe, quality housing for families and individuals across the province will keep Saskatchewan strong, now and in the years ahead." - Honourable Greg Ottenbreit, Minister of Rural and Remote Health and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Yorkton, on behalf of the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.
"The Yorkton Housing Corporation provides adequate, suitable and affordable housing for low income adults in our community, and this will add 11 badly needed, new and affordable rental units for individuals with complex needs. This project is the first of its kind in Yorkton, and we are grateful for the partnership with both the federal and provincial levels of governments in funding this project." - His Worship Bob Maloney, Mayor, City of Yorkton
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