Cowansville – The federal government announced more than $3.2 million in contributions and low-cost loans through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to help build and repair 57 affordable homes in Estrie. The announcement was made by Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Member of Parliament (Brome-Missisquoi), on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament (Sherbrooke). This announced federal funding is contributing to the construction of four housing projects, including 52 new housing units. A detailed list of all the projects receiving funding is provided in an appendix to this release.
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Appendix: Projects receiving funding under AHF
| Project Name | Region/City | Funding | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chevalier | Lac-Mégantic | 2 374 599 | 21 |
| Val-des-Sources (rue St-Roch) | Val-des-Sources | 400 000 | 16 |
| Refuge | Cowansville | 345 018 | 15 |
| Refuge | Lac-Mégantic | 100 000 | 5 |
| TOTAL | 3 219 617 | 57 | |
“Everyone deserves a place to call their own and the Affordable Housing Fund is one way we’re helping make that a reality for Canadians. We will keep investing in affordable housing projects like the ones announced today, and working with partners across the country, to end the housing crisis.” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
“In the Eastern Townships, as elsewhere in Canada, access to affordable housing is crucial to the stability and well-being of our communities. Today’s announcement is a concrete example of our commitment to helping our region’s citizens. This investment in 57 housing units is the result of an essential collaboration and demonstrates our commitment to making our society more inclusive and accessible for all.”– Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Member of Parliament (Brome-Missisquoi)