The Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development broke down highlights of Budget 2023 in the house of assembly today.
John Abott detailed how government intends to spend $140 million on affordable housing. . He says $70 million will be spent over three years for a new Affordable Housing Program, to construct over 850 rental homes. $25 million will go towards emergency shelters and transition homes. $17 million will be used for the repair of provincial social housing. $10 million in grants will be available for low income homeowners and $30 million is headed for a services hub for homeless in the Happy Valley – Goose Bay area.
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