New housing units to be built in three First Nations communities
A new multi-million-dollar federal investment will support the development of fresh housing supply for First Nations in the Northwest Territories.
The new $9.8 million tranche will go towards the immediate construction of permanent affordable housing units for First Nations in Yellowknife. The new homes will be built in Deh Gah Got’ie First Nations, Fort Good Hope Dene Band, and Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation.
The funding is part of the National Housing Co-investment Fund’s $60 million northern carve-out, which has been allocated for addressing housing needs and challenges in the Northwest Territories, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
“This critical funding is currently being rolled out to offset high construction costs caused by the unique building challenges faced in the north,” CMHC said. “The funding is designated for initiatives that serve those most at-risk, including women and their children, people with disabilities, and seniors.”
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“Improving Northern housing outcomes is a priority for the Government of Canada,” said Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories. “We continue to work with our partners in the north to build a new generation of affordable and safe housing in communities such as Fort Providence, Fort Good Hope, and Lutsel K’e. I’m proud to see this work being done across the Northwest Territories to alleviate core housing need.”
