October 10, 2024
The Provincial Government has issued a Request for Proposals for the construction of 50 new provincially owned homes in Corner Brook, the next stage of a process first announced in Budget 2024. The majority of these homes will be built…
October 8, 2024
Three community housing providers have received funding through the recently established Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund to assist in the development of affordable housing projects. They include: Masonic Park has been awarded $50,000 for pre-development costs on a…
October 8, 2024
The Provincial Government continues to invest in affordable housing to improve the well-being of families and communities throughout the province. Today, government announced that two contracts with a combined value of $1.8 million have been awarded to Capital Environmental to…
October 1, 2024
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, will bring opening remarks at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Forum tomorrow (Wednesday, October 2). The minister’s remarks will take…
September 27, 2024
A person’s well-being starts at home, and access to safe and affordable housing is a critical element of improving the well-being of individuals and communities. As part of its commitment to improving access to affordable housing and housing that is…
September 24, 2024
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, will speak at a Clarenville Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow (Wednesday, September 25) where he will outline how the Provincial Government is addressing housing challenges…
September 19, 2024
The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit that will provide additional housing supports for survivors of gender-based violence. Through a joint investment of $17.12 million over five…
September 18, 2024
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will join the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister Responsible for the Atlantic Canada…
August 23, 2024
Housing challenges are escalating across Atlantic Canada, and advancing solutions to these challenges was the focus of yesterday’s meeting of the region’s housing ministers. The Atlantic Provincial Ministers remain eager to collaborate closely with the federal government to fulfill the…
August 21, 2024
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, will be available to the media to discuss federal funding cuts to Choices for Youth. The availability will take place in the lobby of the…
