FORESTVILLE, QC, May 16, 2024
/CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Quebec and the City
of Forestville today marked the start of Phase 3 of Villa
Forestville, a 12-unit social and affordable housing project for
seniors in Forestville.
The announcement, on behalf of France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec Minister Responsible for Housing, was
made in the presence of Kateri Champagne Jourdain, Quebec Minister of Employment and Quebec Minister Responsible for the North
Shore Region; Yves Montigny, Member of the National Assembly
for René-Lévesque; and Micheline
Anctil, Mayor of Forestville and President of Villa
Forestville.
The project, spearheaded by the organization Villa Forestville,
was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the governments of
Canada and Quebec, the City of
Forestville and other local partners and represents a total
investment of more than $5.3 million.
The Government of Canada is
contributing $2.5 million to the
project under the second Canada-Quebec Rapid Housing Initiative
Agreement. The Government of Quebec, for its part, is contributing a total
of over $1.9 million, including
$1.3 million from
the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ), which is also
securing the organization's mortgage loan. The City of
Forestville is granting the organization a 25-year tax credit.
Quotes:
"The federal government will continue to work hard toward
ensuring that everyone in Quebec
and across Canada has a safe and
stable place to call home. We're quickly providing new affordable
housing to those who need it most across the country, thanks to
programs like the Rapid Housing Initiative and collaboration from
all levels of government."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"Our government is sparing no effort to ensure that more
Quebecers are able to enjoy a quality living environment.
Quebec's financial contribution to
this project is essential and demonstrates how our investments in
the creation of affordable housing are reaching all regions of
Quebec and all people with special
needs."
France-Élaine Duranceau,
Quebec Minister Responsible for
Housing
"I want to thank everyone who has made it possible to launch
this project, which will improve living conditions for many seniors
in Forestville. Your initiative
puts into action our government's strong commitment to increasing
the number of affordable housing units in Quebec. Your efforts will help provide seniors
with healthy, safe, affordable and accessible living
environments."
Kateri Champagne
Jourdain, Quebec Minister of Employment and Quebec Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord
Region
"We need to recognize the work of Villa Forestville, which is
already on the third phase of this project. The work underway will
provide suitable housing for our seniors, who have helped our
communities thrive. This is excellent news for Forestville and for the entire riding of
René-Lévesque."
Yves Montigny, Vice-Chair of the Committee on
Agriculture, Fisheries, Energy and Natural Resources, Member of the
Office of the National Assembly and Member of the National Assembly
for René-Lévesque
"At this memorable time, I am especially pleased to see the
third phase of the Villa Forestville development take shape. Today,
we are witnessing the completion of a very long obstacle course,
and this milestone demonstrates the strength of the partnership
created between the City of
Forestville and the Villa Forestville non-profit
organization. At that time, the pressing need for suitable housing
for our seniors was recognized, and our project was able to rely on
essential contributions from the various levels of government and
our local and regional partners. With this development, we are
adding 12 housing units that will allow our seniors to safely
live at home, in their own community. Today, our seniors and our
community are winners, and for that, I would like to thank you on
their behalf."
Micheline Anctil, Mayor of
Forestville and President of Villa
Forestville
Highlights:
- Up to 9 of the 12 households in the future building could be
eligible for the Société d'habitation du Québec's (SHQ's) Rent
Supplement Program, ensuring that they spend no more than 25% of
their income on housing. This additional assistance of nearly
$155,000 over five years is assumed
by the SHQ (90%) and the City of
Forestville (10%).
- The previous two phases of Villa Forestville created 15 housing
units for semi-independent seniors.
About the Société d'habitation du
Québec
As a leader in housing, the SHQ's mission is to meet the housing
needs of Quebecers through its expertise and services to citizens.
It does this by providing affordable and low-rental housing and
offering a range of assistance programs to support the
construction, renovation and adaptation of homes, and access to
homeownership.
To find out more about its activities, visit
www.habitation.gouv.qc.ca/english.
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