The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have provided conditional approval to 60 private and non-profit sector groups to develop a total of 481 new affordable housing projects throughout the province. A combined federal-provincial investment of $27.9 million, announced in November 2014 through an extension to Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) 2014-19, will help support the development of these new homes.
“Private and non-profit organizations make application to this program to assist them in the development of affordable housing. Priority is given to those developing affordable rental housing for seniors, persons with disabilities, persons with complex needs, and people who require supports to live independently in the community. This is in keeping with the mandate of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, and a key objective of both the Poverty Reduction Strategy and the Population Growth Strategy, as we recognize that access to quality, affordable housing remains a challenge for some individuals and families throughout the province.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
A list of conditionally-approved projects can be viewed in the backgrounder below.
“Since 2004, approximately 1,120 new affordable housing units have been created throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Investment in Affordable Housing Program. In collaboration with our federal, non-profit and private sector partners we continue to provide a range of housing assistance options that are responsive to the varying housing needs of individuals throughout their lifetime.”
– John Ottenheimer – Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The $68 million IAH agreement will also see $41 million invested in the Provincial Home Repair Program, which helps low-income homeowners make required repairs and renovations to their homes.
By the end of 2019, approximately 1,600 new affordable homes will have been created under the IAH program.
“Programs like the Investment in Affordable Housing agreement are vital to non-profit organizations such as ours. As one of the leading providers of affordable housing in the region, this major funding investment enables Anglican Homes to continue our mission of providing affordable housing to seniors of the province and service the increasing demand for such options. It is especially meaningful this year as we celebrate 50 years of caring for seniors.”
– Kelly Manning, Chief Executive Officer, Anglican Homes Inc.
In August 2011, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced an IAH agreement with a combined investment of approximately $40 million for 2011-2014. The new agreement extends that agreement through to 2019. From April 2011 to September 2014, the IAH helped close to 213,000 households throughout the country, including almost 6,400 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
To learn more about Work Here, Belong Here, A Population Growth Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador, 2015-2025, visit: www.aes.gov.nl.ca.
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.ca
Kelly Manning
Chief Executive Officer
Anglican Homes Inc.
709-752-8901
Kelly.manning@easternhealth.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Private and Non-Profit Sector Affordable Housing Projects Funded Through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) 2014-19
| Private Sector Affordable Housing Projects | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Proponent | Units | Location | Total Matched Federal/Provincial Funding |
| Cooney Holdings Ltd. | 10 | Appleton | $400,000 |
| Killick Properties Ltd. | 10 | Arnold’s Cove | $400,000 |
| IDAM Holdings Ltd. | 10 | Bay Robert’s | $400,000 |
| Family Home Construction Ltd. | 10 | Bell Island | $400,000 |
| Furey’s Apartments 2012 Ltd. | 3 | Bishop’s Falls | $120,000 |
| J & C Complexes Ltd. | 6 | Bishop’s Falls | $240,000 |
| CASA Construction Inc. | 5 | Burin | $200,000 |
| Grand Fairways Resort Inc. | 10 | Burin | $400,000 |
| Muller Property Management | 10 | Carbonear | $400,000 |
| R & E Holdings Ltd. | 9 | Carbonear | $360,000 |
| J.O.B. Contracting Ltd. | 10 | Centreville-Wareham-Trinity | $400,000 |
| Curtis Porter | 4 | Conception Bay South | $160,000 |
| REA Rentals Inc. | 4 | Corner Brook | $160,000 |
| Jade Holdings Ltd. | 10 | Deer Lake | $400,000 |
| Paul Enterprises Ltd. | 6 | Ferryland | $240,000 |
| BDF Properties Management Corporation | 5 | Fortune | $200,000 |
| Darryl Perry | 2 | Glovertown | $ 80,000 |
| East Glo Electric | 5 | Glovertown | $200,000 |
| Brookside Development Inc. | 10 | Goulds | $400,000 |
| SL-SMK Investments Ltd. | 10 | Goulds | $400,000 |
| Dennis & Jennifer Lake | 10 | Grand Bank | $400,000 |
| Kelly’s Properties 2011 Inc. | 10 | Grand Falls-Windsor | $400,000 |
| SCB Holdings 2012 Inc. | 10 | Grand Falls-Windsor | $400,000 |
| Dorman Roberts Ltd. | 10 | Happy Valley-Goose Bay | $550,000 |
| Labrador Coatings Ltd. | 10 | Happy Valley Goose Bay | $550,000 |
| Holyrood Accommodations | 10 | Holyrood | $400,000 |
| Moosey Meadows Estates Ltd. | 10 | Holyrood | $400,000 |
| Big Rock Holdings Ltd. | 10 | Kelligrews | $400,000 |
| Golden Road Housing Inc. | 10 | Kelligrews | $400,000 |
| J. Rowsell Consulting Ltd. | 8 | King’s Point | $320,000 |
| L ‘n’ D Enterprises Ltd. | 4 | King’s Point | $160,000 |
| E. J. Burton & Sons Ltd. | 4 | La Scie | $160,000 |
| Bern Farrell Rentals | 5 | Marystown | $200,000 |
| Young Estates | 10 | Musgravetown | $400,000 |
| Woodman Properties Inc. | 10 | New Harbour | $400,000 |
| ERCO Developments Inc. | 4 | Paradise | $160,000 |
| Golden Age Estates | 8 | Placentia | $320,000 |
| Spruce Wood Cottages | 10 | Reidville | $400,000 |
| Reynolds Management Inc. | 10 | Riverhead, Harbour Grace | $400,000 |
| Driftwood Holdings Inc. | 10 | Rocky Harbour | $400,000 |
| Anthony Properties Ltd. | 9 | Spaniard’s Bay | $360,000 |
| Beothuck Trail Farm Ltd. | 10 | Springdale | $400,000 |
| George Warr Ltd. | 4 | Springdale | $160,000 |
| KMA Holdings Associates Ltd. | 5 | Stephenville | $200,000 |
| P & R Rentals | 10 | Stephenville | $400,000 |
| JATA Properties Inc. | 5 | Summerford | $200,000 |
| Twillingate Realty Inc. | 10 | Twillingate | $400,000 |
| Winterhill Properties Ltd. | 8 | Winterland | $320,000 |
| Sub-Total | 383 | $15,620,000 | |
| Non-Profit Supportive Affordable Housing Projects | |||
| New Life Congregational Church | 10 | Clarenville | $1,250,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity NL | 2 | Clarenville | $170,000 |
| Community Mental Health Initiative Inc. | 4 | Corner Brook | $500,000 |
| Violence Prevention South and Central | 2 | Grand Falls-Windsor | $250,000 |
| Harbour Breton Investment Corporation | 4 | Harbour Breton | $500,000 |
| Libra House Inc. | 4 | Happy Valley-Goose Bay | $600,000 |
| Anglican Homes Inc. | 10 | St. John’s | $1,250,000 |
| The John Howard Society of NL. | 10 | St. John’s | $1,250,000 |
| Cochrane Street United Church | 10 | St. John’s | $1,250,000 |
| Stella’s Circle | 2 | St. John’s | $250,000 |
| The Salvation Army NL Division | 20 | St. John’s | $2,500,000 |
| City of St. John’s | 20 | St. John’s | $2,500,000 |
| Sub-Total | 98 | $12,270,000 | |
| Total | 481 | $27,890,000 | |
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded a $140,000 contract to Eastern Siding Systems Inc. for roofing upgrades to 26 social housing units located at Buckmaster’s Circle in St. John’s.
“Since 2009, the Provincial Government has approved $82 million for NLHC’s modernization and improvement plan. The result has been that, in recent years, about 77 per cent of NLHC’s 5,584 existing social housing units have received upgrades. I am pleased to see the work continuing with this latest project milestone.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The 26 homes are contained in five buildings at Buckmaster’s Circle. The work will include replacement of shingles, roof sheathing, vents, eaves, eavestroughs and installation of new bathroom fans. The anticipated completion date for this project is November 2015.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has achieved great success over the past six or seven years in modernizing and refurbishing its rental housing properties throughout the province. This work helps ensure the longevity of the units and directly enhances quality of life for tenants by making their homes more comfortable.”
– John Ottenheimer, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Budget 2015 provides $10 million to NLHC to upgrade 450 social housing units throughout the province.
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social
Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded four contracts, valued at a total of $299,000, to upgrade 41 social housing homes in Hopedale, Makkovik and Nain on the northern coast of Labrador.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is taking a carefully-planned approach to upgrading and modernizing its social housing properties in order to provide safe and affordable housing to people in greatest need. In fact, since 2007, 77 per cent of the corporation’s rental units have received improvements that will extend the life of the properties. I am very pleased to see these latest projects moving forward, as they will provide greater comfort to tenants living in these remote coastal Labrador communities.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Budgell’s Equipment and Rentals has been awarded a $116,500 contract to replace fuel tank systems and/or install new furnaces at 14 homes in Hopedale, as well as a $49,000 contract to replace fuel tanks and install furnaces at four homes in Makkovik. All these projects are expected to be completed by August.
Eastern Sheet Metal Works Ltd. has been awarded an $85,000 contract to replace 19 furnaces at social housing units in Nain. The work is expected to be completed this month.
NGN Nunatsiavut Construction Inc. has been awarded a $48,000 contract to install new roofing on four units in Nain. The work will include replacing existing asphalt shingles, damaged roof sheathing, and eaves. The project is expected to be completed in September.
“This investment will upgrade and maintain existing affordable housing units on the northern coast of Labrador so that they will be available for low income individuals and families well into the future. Ensuring residents in Labrador have access to affordable housing is a priority for me, and I am pleased these projects will be completed so quickly.”
– The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord, with 5,584 rental units province-wide.
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Vanessa Colman-Sadd Director of Communications
Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
709-729-1495, 682-6593
vanessacolmansadd@gov.nl.ca
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of John Ottenheimer as CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC).
“Mr. Ottenheimer is a well-respected and accomplished individual who will bring a great deal of experience and knowledge to the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. As a lawyer and former cabinet minister, he has a strong knowledge of government processes and the work of departments to support clients of the NLHC. I wish him every success as he takes on this challenging and rewarding role.”
– The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Mr. Ottenheimer assumes the position from Tom Lawrence, who was interim CEO at the NLHC since August of 2014. Mr. Lawrence is returning to his former role with the NLHC.
“Mr. Lawrence has served effectively as interim CEO over the past year. I thank him for his support during this transition time for the organization and wish him continued success as he returns to his work as CFO.”
– Premier Davis
Mr. Ottenheimer’s appointment is effective Monday, July 27.
See the backgrounder below for additional biographical information.
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Media contact:
Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3581
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Special Assistant, Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3551, 699-2402
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Biographical Information
John Ottenheimer
John Ottenheimer is a practicing lawyer in St. John’s, a former high-school teacher and principal, as well as past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nalcor Energy. He was a member of the provincial House of Assembly from 1996 to 2007, during which time he held several Cabinet portfolios. In addition to his law practice, he has been a lecturer on education law at Memorial University and property law at College of the North Atlantic.
Mr. Ottenheimer’s volunteer pursuits include his roles as past director and fundraising chair with the Newfoundland and Labrador Heart and Stroke Foundation and Honourary Chair, Eastern Avalon Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. He is a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as an Honourary Member of The Elks Service Club.
Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2004, Mr. Ottenheimer holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Windsor. He attained the degrees of Masters of Education, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from Memorial University. Mr. Ottenheimer also holds an Institute of Corporate Directors Certification from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.