Helping Newfoundland and Labrador municipalities build more homes
News release
More than $460,000 investment will boost municipal housing capacity
June 7, 2024 · Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Government of Canada is working with municipalities throughout the country to offset the impacts that increased housing demand is having on rural and urban centres, locally and nationwide.
The Government of Canada is investing to address housing challenges in Newfoundland and Labrador and provide much-needed assistance where it matters most.
Investment in sustainability
Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced a non-repayable investment of $462,900 for Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program.
This investment will help address the provincial housing shortage and provide better access to safe and affordable housing. Capacity building among municipalities will be facilitated by MNL through the hiring of two Capacity Building Officers, who will work with communities and other organizations to undertake housing needs assessments, identify options for increasing housing inventory, as well as pursue programming and funding opportunities.
Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to strengthening communities and setting the stage for a strong, sustainable future.
Quotes
“Newfoundland and Labrador is home to many magical small, rural communities who are feeling the effects of the housing shortage. Working with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, we will get them the expertise they need to meet this challenge.”
- The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Towns of all sizes are facing a housing crisis. Municipal leaders want to provide housing solutions, but they require support. For the first time, that support is now available to municipalities in the province. Thanks to funding from ACOA, two Housing Capacity Building Officers hired by Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador will assist towns across the province in their efforts to increase housing supply.”- Brian Keating, MNL Vice President, Mayor of Marystown
Quick facts
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Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) was formed in 1951 to represent the interests of the growing number of municipal councils (approximately 50 at that time) in the province. Today, there are 276 incorporated municipalities representing 89 per cent of the provincial population.
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ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program creates the right conditions to start and grow businesses in Atlantic Canada. Through REGI, the Agency is helping businesses and non-profit organizations develop a strong, dynamic and inclusive economy.
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Contacts
Connor Burton
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-689-5731
Tobias Romaniuk
Communications and Marketing Officer
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador
709-725-1440
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