WINNIPEG, MB, July 4. 2025 / CNW/ – In order to resolve the housing crisis in Canadaimmediate measures should be taken to reduce costs. In order to provide the Canadian population with better access to affordable and sustainable housing, the government has today announced the inauguration of the residential ensemble located at 380, rue Young. This set is the result of a previously announced combined investment of more than $ 17 million intended for the construction of 69 dwellings for natives, especially those who study at the University of Winnipegand people needing affordable accommodation to Winnipegau Manitoba.
The announcement was made by the Honorable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Affairs of the North and the Arctic, Minister responsible for the Canadian Agency for Economic Development of the North and Federal MP for Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, as well as by chief Maureen Brown of the Nation Cie d’Opaskwayak.
The building of 69 apartments located at 380, rue Young belongs to the Cree Nation of Opaskwayak. He is adjacent to the University of Winnipeg. More than 40 % of the rents of housing located in this residential set fitted out in partnership with Paragon Living will be greatly reduced in order to counter the significant shortage of affordable rental housing at Winnipeg. The rents of these dwellings start at $ 681 per month and include high -speed Internet access and water. The building is entirely rented, and 40 % of tenants are First Nations members who have moved outside their reserve to attend the University of Winnipeg or who are currently living in Winnipeg. Historically, the transition from the reserve to the city to go to university is a challenge for several people. A new apartment building located next to the University of Winnipegbelonging to the nation shouting from Opaskwayak and offering affordable rents, will aim to facilitate this transition.
As we build a Canadian solid home sector, targeted collaboration will be essential. It will therefore be necessary to work hand in hand with the non -profit sector to reduce costs and build housing on a scale and at an unequaled speed since the Second World War.
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“Our government is investing in affordable housing here, Winnipegand everywhere at Canadato help create jobs and improve the quality of life of people who need them most. With partners such as the Nation Cree d’Opaskwayak, we help Aboriginal people, especially students who attend the University of Winnipegand people who need affordable accommodation. In doing so, we contribute to the economic and social well-being of the whole community. ” – The Honorable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Affairs of the North and the Arctic, Minister responsible for the Canadian Agency for Economic Development of the North and Federal MP for Churchill–Keewatinook Aski, on behalf of the Honorable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister of Economic Development Canada for the Pacific
“First Nations must be at the heart of the economic development of our country. A real economic reconciliation is to ensure that indigenous communities are conducting growth and benefit, not only as participants, but also as partners and decision -makers. A new set of apartments like that of Winnipeg demonstrates the power of inclusion. When we invest in projects led by natives, we invest in sustainable growth for everyone. ” – MAUREEN BROWN chief of the nation crie d’OPASKWAYAK
“We are extremely proud to have established a partnership with the Cie d’Opaskwayak nation and the Canadian mortgage and housing company to offer these new accommodation at 380, rue Young in Winnipeg. This residential ensemble testifies to our commitment to creating affordable and sustainable housing solutions that meet the needs of Aboriginal people, students and people who need affordable housing. By offering high quality affordable living spaces, we hope to facilitate the transition from Aboriginal students to the city and contribute to the overall well-being of the community. ” – Nigel Furgus, Paragon Living
Facts in short:
- The National housing strategy (SNL) is a plan of more than $ 115 billion over more than 10 years which will allow a larger number of people in Canada to have a home. Progress of programs and initiatives are updated each quarter on the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities website Canada (LICC). The map of housing and infrastructure projects shows the affordable housing sets that have been created.
- In March 2025, the federal government had hired $ 65.84 billion to support the creation of more than 166,000 dwellings and the repair of more than 322,000 dwellings. These measures give priority to people who need it most, especially the elderly, natives, people in homelessness or at risk of being there, as well as women and children fleeing violence.
- The Fund for affordable housing (FLA) Offer to partner financing organizations in the form of low-rate loans or-sewing loans or in the form of contributions. The sums are used to build affordable housing and the renovation and repair of affordable and community housing. The FLA is a program of 14.6 billion dollars of SNL which gives priority to housing sets intended for people who need it most: women and children fleeing family violence, the elderly, natives, disabled people, people with mental health or drug addiction problems, veterans and young adults.
- In March 2025, the government of Canada had hired $ 11.99 billion to support the creation of more than 46,000 dwellings and the repair of more than 174,000 dwellings through the FLA.
- The funding previously announced for the building of 380, rue Young is as follows:
- 15.6 million dollars of the federal government, through the SNL FLA;
- 1.8 million dollars of the nation crie of opaskwayak in the form of a land contribution and cash contribution.
Additional information:
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Source Canadian Mortgage and Housing Company (SCHL)
Results: Renée Leblanc Proctor, cabinet of the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, [email protected]; Media relations, Canadian mortgage and housing society, [email protected]
