NEUVILLE, QC, July 18,
2024 /CNW/ - The governments of Quebec and Canada and the City
of Neuville are proud to announce the official opening of
Les Belles Marées residence, a building with 22 social and
affordable housing units for independent or semi-independent
seniors in Neuville. The
initiative, spearheaded by the organization Les Belles Marées,
represents a total investment of $13
million.
The event was attended by Vincent
Caron, Member of the National Assembly for Portneuf, on behalf of France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec Minister Responsible for Housing,
Bernard Gaudreau, Mayor of
Neuville, and Jean-Pierre Soucy, President of Les Belles
Marées.
The Government of Quebec
invested over $8 million in the
project, including more than $2.5
million from the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ). The
SHQ is securing the organization's mortgage loan. More than
$5.8 million was provided by the
Government of Quebec under the
tripartite agreements that the City of
Neuville signed with the SHQ and the Ministère des Affaires
municipales et de l'Habitation.
The Government of Canada added
more than $1 million to the project
through the Affordable Housing Fund. The City of Neuville also made a significant
contribution of close to $1 million,
notably by acquiring the land and transferring it free of charge to
the organization.
Quotes:
"Our government is sparing no effort to ensure that each
Quebecer has access to a home that meets their needs. Quebec's financial contribution to this
project for seniors is essential and demonstrates how our
investments in the creation of social and affordable housing are
reaching all regions of Quebec and
all people with special needs."
France-Élaine Duranceau,
Quebec Minister Responsible for
Housing and Member of the National Assembly for Bertrand
"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 the
Affordable Housing Fund and collaboration from all levels of
government."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"I want to emphasize the unequivocal commitment of all the
partners and the entire Neuville
community who took part in this housing project. This shows that
improving the quality of life of seniors is a priority, and that
their preferred option—to age in their own home, within their
community and in an affordable environment adapted to their
needs—is fundamentally recognized."
Sonia Bélanger, Quebec
Minister Responsible for Seniors and Minister for Health
"Investing in housing is investing in the well-being of our
people. This addition of 22 new units is excellent news for
Neuville. Today's announcement is
a concrete example of what we can achieve when governments and
partners work together to build more housing, faster."
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services
and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Québec
"I want to thank everyone who contributed to the development of
this project, which will improve living conditions for many seniors
in Neuville. Thanks to you,
seniors can remain rooted in their community while also living in a
healthy, safe, affordable and accessible environment in the heart
of the village, with stunning views of the river."
Vincent Caron, Member of the National
Assembly for Portneuf
"We are honoured to see the inauguration in Neuville of this unique project, the result of
a citizen's need. The City made sure to identify all the
possibilities and resources required and invest to bring this
project to fruition. We are proud of the unwavering support and
commitment of our community's various ambassadors and of all the
partners involved in helping seniors on our territory. We firmly
believe that this housing project will enable our community's
seniors to maintain close ties with their environment and their
families, and ensure that they remain actively rooted in our
community life. Based on the demographic profile of our population,
this collective initiative meets both the current and future needs
of our community."
Bernard Gaudreau, Mayor of
Neuville
"The Neuville community has
made a social gesture unique in Quebec by democratizing access to housing on
the banks of the beautiful St.
Lawrence. Thanks to this initiative, seniors of all social
classes can now live by the water, in keeping with our
organization's motto. After gazing at the river for so many years,
these seniors will now be able to hear its whisper."
Jean-Pierre Soucy, President
of Les Belles Marées
Highlights:
- Up to 17 of the 22 households in the building could potentially
benefit from 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
$300,000 over five years is covered
by the SHQ (90%) and the City of
Neuville (10%).
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.html.
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