NOTRE-DAME-DE-LOURDES, QC, May 16, 2024
/CNW/ - Today, the governments of Quebec and Canada and the Municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes marked the start of
Phase 2 of À l'ombre du clocher, a project to build 16 social
and affordable housing units for semi-independent seniors in
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. This
initiative, spearheaded by the organization Maison À l'ombre du
clocher, represents a total investment of more than $6.7 million.
The announcement was made in the presence of François
St-Louis, Member of the National
Assembly for Joliette, on behalf
of Quebec Minister Responsible for
Housing, France-Élaine Duranceau; Pierre
Guilbault, Mayor of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes; and Carole Paradis, Chair of the Board of Directors
of the seniors' residence À l'ombre du clocher.
The Government of Quebec is
providing more than $3.5 million for
this project, including $1.3 million
through the Société d'habitation du Québec's (SHQ) AccèsLogis
Québec program. The SHQ is also securing the organization's
mortgage loan. The Government of Canada is adding $1.3
million as part of the third Canada-Quebec Rapid Housing
Initiative Agreement.
The Municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is providing more than
$2.5 million in financial
contributions, including more than $2.1 million from the Government of
Quebec, delivered through the
tripartite agreements that the Municipality signed with the SHQ and
the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
Quotes:
"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, including seniors."
France-Élaine Duranceau,
Quebec Minister Responsible for
Housing and Member of the National Assembly for Bertrand
"Through the Rapid Housing Initiative, the Government of
Canada is investing in affordable
housing here, in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, and across Quebec to improve quality of life for those
who need it most. The investment announced today will help
semi-independent seniors access housing adapted to their needs in
their own community. By investing in housing projects like this
one, we ensure that our seniors can live in dignity, surrounded by
support and safety."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"I'm thrilled to mark the start of these 16 social and
affordable units, which will provide a supportive living
environment to the seniors who will call them home. Allowing people
who have done so much for the generations that have followed them
to live their precious remaining years in tranquility is a
wonderful initiative. I applaud the organization À l'ombre du
clocher for its work and I'd like to highlight the collaborative
nature of the efforts made, including the contributions of our
government, to get this project off the ground."
Sonia Bélanger, Quebec
Minister Responsible for Seniors and Minister for Health
"Investing in affordable housing isn't about pouring money into
concrete. It's about investing in the well-being of the people who
live in our communities. It's also about making it possible for
even more people, like the seniors of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, to have a home that
meets their needs, where they can rest, recharge and welcome their
loved ones. We are continuing to deliver for Quebecers by taking
concrete action that makes a real difference."
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and
Quebec Lieutenant
"I would like to acknowledge the important contribution of À
l'ombre du clocher, the organization that has led this project,
which will bring 16 new affordable housing units to the
municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. I'm very proud of our
government's involvement in projects like this, as it's a strong
demonstration of our commitment to ensuring no one is left behind.
Obviously, this achievement would be impossible without the
contributions of the Municipality and all the partners. I sincerely
thank them for their involvement."
François Saint-Louis, Member
of the National Assembly for Joliette
"I would like to thank everyone who dreamed of this project,
imagined it, and supported it throughout the years. I thank them
for their dedication, their tenacity and their perseverance. This
is a dream come true for many citizens of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes."
Pierre Guilbault, Mayor of
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
"The board of directors is extremely proud to see this seniors'
residence created in our community. It's the result of the hard
work of many committed citizens over more than 15 years to give our
seniors the chance to live, age and thrive in their
municipality."
Carole Paradis, Chair of the
Board of Directors of the seniors' residence À l'ombre du
clocher
Highlight:
- Up to 12 of the 16 households in the future building could be
eligible for the SHQ's Rent Supplement Program, ensuring that they
spend no more than 25% of their income on housing.
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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