$18.7 MILLION TO REGINA FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Corrections and Public Safety Minister and MLA for Regina Elphinstone Centre Warren McCall today announced that Regina will receive an estimated $18.7 million for affordable housing initiatives.

This funding is part of the Premier’s $100 million plan to revitalize Saskatchewan neighbourhoods with greatest need, which was announced February 23, 2007.  In addition to the $60 million for housing, the plan included a $40 million capital investment to be shared between Regina and Saskatoon to support inner city revitalization through the development of training services and community services centres. 

“Our government is ensuring that Saskatchewan families have the tools they need to build a successful future here,” McCall said.  “Safe, accessible and affordable housing is a major part of our government's commitment to social progress.  As a life-long resident of the North Central community I have no doubt that our housing strategy will provide real benefit to Regina neighbourhoods and will significantly contribute to the overall health and well-being of our families.”

The new funding for affordable housing announced in February is being targeted at northern communities and the inner cities of Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon and North Battleford.  It marks the single largest expansion of HomeFirst, the provincial government’s five-year housing strategy initiated in 2004.

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For more information, contact:

Linda Saliken
Community Resources
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0246
Email: lsaliken@cr.gov.sk.ca