Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY, ON, Dec. 11 /CNW/ - Funding of $6.6 million for 132 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was announced today in Thunder Bay.

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); Bill Mauro, Member of Provincial Parliament for Thunder Bay-Atikokan, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Watson, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Councillor Joe Virdiramo, Secretary - Treasurer of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB); City of Thunder Bay Councillor Brian McKinnon; along with Tracy Buckler, President & CEO of St. Joseph's Care Group made the announcement.

"The Government of Canada is helping Canadians during these tough economic times and giving hope to seniors who need quality, affordable housing that meets their needs," said Minister Finley. "This investment is possible through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government's plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs during the global recession. For Ontario, this includes a $1.2 billion joint investment."

"Today's announcement positions Thunder Bay as a community with the full continuum of health care for seniors," said Bill Mauro, MPP Thunder Bay-Atikokan. "Supportive housing has long been viewed as the missing piece, and today we have addressed that component in a very big way."