Canada and Alberta invest $90 million for repairs over
the next two years
Calgary...Albertans living in social housing supported by the
federal and provincial governments are getting some major home
improvements thanks to a $90-million joint investment by the
Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. The federal and
provincial governments are each contributing $45 million over the
next two years which includes funding under Canada's Economic
Action Plan.
To date, almost $45 million in upgrades have been approved,
which includes $20.2 million for Calgary, $20.4 million for
Edmonton and $4 million for the remainder of Alberta. Work includes
large-scale improvements like electrical, plumbing and ventilation
system upgrades, and replacing doors, windows and roofs.
"Through Year 2 of Canada's Economic Action Plan, our Government
remains committed to giving a hand up to those who need it most,"
said Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State for Seniors, on
behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources
and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage
and Housing Corporation (CMHC). "Projects like these are especially
valuable right now, because they put construction workers and
tradespeople to work quickly, while at the same time providing
needed improvements to housing throughout the country."
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