Funding Announced for Smallwood Crescent Community Centre and Marystown Industrial Park

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador will provide a combined investment of $814,000 to the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre in Marystown for major renovations and improvements and $93,404 for survey work at the Marystown Industrial Park.

The Smallwood Crescent Community Centre is one of eight community centres supported by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) throughout the province. The centre offers programs such as Homework Haven, the Linkages Program, Kids Eat Smart, the Employment Transitions Program, and a variety of sports and recreational activities.

The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Mark Browne, MHA for Placentia West-Bellevue and Parliamentary Assistant to the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, made the announcements at an event on Saturday, October 22.

The Provincial Government will contribute $700,000 through NLHC to go with $114,000 from ACOA through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre project. The work will include overall reconfiguration and expansion of existing program and office spaces, major kitchen and bathroom upgrades, installation of a small elevator to enhance building accessibility, and replacement of windows, doors and siding.

The Provincial Government, through the Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will also contribute $25,946 to go with $67,458 from ACOA through its Business Development Program for the Marystown Industrial Park project. The investments will support survey work within the town’s industrial park to provide an estimate of costs associated with removal or filling of materials on the industrial park lots as required for anticipated industrial developments.

Quotes:

“Smallwood Crescent Community Centre has been an empowering entity within the community for over 21 years. We are proud to support this renovation project which will enable the centre to enhance the programs and services it offers. Funding for the Marystown Industrial Park will help the town to better plan for future industrial and economic development which will benefit the entire region.”
– The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“The Government of Canada has made a commitment to improve community infrastructure as a way to celebrate this great country’s 150th anniversary and to help boost our community’s resiliency and economic success. By making strategic investments in important community assets like the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre and the Marystown Industrial Park we are helping to improve the spaces where families come together and creating opportunities for new businesses to establish themselves in the town. United, productive communities make for a strong and prosperous Canada.”
– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“The Smallwood Crescent Community Centre is an integral part of Marystown, offering programming, services and a gathering space for families and children. The Marystown Industrial Park speaks to the promising future for business growth in the town, helping to improve the lives of and opportunities for the people of Marystown and the entire region.”
– The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity

“Today’s announcement demonstrates our government’s commitment to enhancing the social fabric of our community through upgrades and renovations to the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre while also making strategic investments to improve our region’s economic health through survey work at the Marystown Industrial Park. These investments are an example of the great things that can be accomplished when governments and communities work together, and will benefit the region for years to come.”
– Mark Browne, MHA for Placentia West-Bellevue and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier

“We are thrilled to receive this funding. Our staff members have worked ardently over the years to deliver a high standard of programming for the community, and we look forward to the increased opportunities these renovations and improvements will create.”
– Darrell Jackman, Executive Director, Smallwood Crescent Community Centre

QUICK FACTS

  • An investment of $814,000 has been made to the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre, Marystown to support major renovations.
  • The Provincial Government contributed $700,000 to the project through NLHC, to go with $114,000 from ACOA through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
  • Smallwood Crescent Community Centre offers programs such as Homework Haven, Linkages Program, Kids Eat Smart, Employment Transitions Program, and a variety of sports and recreational activities.
  • The Provincial Government, through the Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will also contribute $25,946 to go with $67,458 from ACOA through its Business Development Program for the Marystown Industrial Park project.

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Media contacts:

Michelle Cannizzaro
Media Relations Manager
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca

Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca

Paul McGrath
Director, Communications
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
Paul.mcgrath@canada.ca

Debbie Marnell
Director of Communications (A)
Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
709-729-4819, 699-9048
debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca

Social Infrastructure Spending Strengthens Communities and Grows the Economy in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, along with the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced measures to give Canadians greater access to more affordable housing. These measures include the doubling of current funding under the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH), supporting affordable housing for seniors and victims of family violence, and addressing repairs of existing social housing. The total amount being invested in this initiative is $48.9 million.

Federal Budget 2016 investments in affordable housing will provide targeted support to those who need it most, including in Newfoundland and Labrador, and create good jobs that help grow Canada’s economy in a clean and sustainable way. The federal and provincial governments will work together to quickly deliver the new funding.

Quotes

“Our Government remains committed to making significant investments in affordable housing, strengthening Canadian communities and helping create jobs and grow the middle class and those fighting hard to join it. Families, seniors and individuals are our Government’s priority when it comes to building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future.”
– The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement

“Ensuring the long-term availability of safe, affordable housing for those most in need is a priority for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Today’s funding announcement will serve to improve the housing stock for people who require it, and will provide a significant economic stimulus to cultivate a stronger, more prosperous society.”
– The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“This major housing infrastructure investment is critical to our province. We are pleased to partner with our federal counterparts and this agreement demonstrates commitment from both levels of government to help address housing issues.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin Walsh, Minister Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation.

QUICK FACTS

  • A new investment of $34.6 million from the Federal Government and $14.3 million from the Provincial Government will help the people of Newfoundland and Labrador seeking access to affordable housing.
  • The new two-year funding includes:
    • $5.7 million to support the construction, repair and adaption of affordable housing for seniors;
    • $3.3 million to support the construction and renovation of shelters and transition houses for victims of family violence;
    • $11.2 million to help address the increasing demand for repairs as social housing units age, and to improve efficiency and reduce energy and water use; and,
    • $28.6 million as part of the commitment to double funding levels under the IAH.
  • The funding is in addition to $68 million joint five-year funding provided by the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador under the IAH agreement to help create more affordable housing options in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is responsible for choosing the housing programs they plan to deliver; this provides considerable flexibility to address provincial housing priorities and select affordable housing programs to meet local needs.

Stay Connected

  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been helping Canadians meet their housing needs for more than 70 years. As Canada’s authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry. Prudent risk management, strong corporate governance and transparency are cornerstones of CMHC’s operations. For more information, please call 1-800-668-2642 or visit cmhc.ca  or follow CMHC on Twitter , YouTube , LinkedIn  and Facebook .
  • Canadians are invited to help shape a National Housing Strategy by joining the conversation on www.LetsTalkHousing.ca . Your ideas will contribute to the future of housing in Canada.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord with over 5,500 rental units province-wide and is home to approximately 12,000 people. For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation programs, visit: https://www.nlhc.nl.ca/housing-programs

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Media contacts:

Émilie Gauduchon
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Duclos
Tel.: 819-654-5546
Email: Emilie.Gauduchon@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Michelle Cannizzaro
Media Relations Manager
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca

Danielle Tsimiklis
Public Affairs
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
902 426-7470
dtsimikl@cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications (Seniors and
Wellness)
Department Children, Seniors and
Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca

Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador
Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca

BACKGROUNDER
Investments in Affordable Housing in Canada

Measures over the next two years to give Canadians greater access to more affordable housing include:

    • Doubling of the current IAH funding levels by the Government of Canada and provinces and territories, to more than $1 billion over two years, starting in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
    • Through the IAH, the Government of Canada is also providing over two years:
      • $200.1 million to support the construction, repair and adaption of affordable housing for seniors;
      • $89.9 million to support victims of family violence, and the construction and renovation of shelters and transition houses; and,
      • $177.7 millioni to address the housing needs in the North and Inuit communities.
      • $490 million for retrofits and renovations of social housing units in Canada. This funding is in addition to the $77.7 million being delivered by the Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

iPart of this funding will be delivered through Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).