$23M announced for Mississauga affordable housing
The provincial and federal governments announced more than $23 million in funding for two affordable housing projects in Mississauga on July 30.
The developments will provide 219 homes for individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities.
"Home is a place of safety and refuge. Our government is dedicated to housing more Canadians which is why we are proud to have invested in these developments in Peel Region. These new units are more than just safe and affordable places to live, they are key to a better life for the residents who call them home," said Adam Vaughan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
The Indwell affordable housing project on Lakeshore Road East will include 68 affordable housing units, a food bank and support program for people with disabilities. Funding for the project is being delivered through the joint federal-provincial Social Infrastructure Fund and Investment in Affordable Housing Program.
The East Avenue affordable housing project will include 151 affordable housing units for individuals, families and seniors. Funding for the project is being delivered through the joint federal-provincial Investment in Affordable Housing Program and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative.
"This investment is great news for Peel Region. I am proud our government is taking action to increase the supply of affordable and accessible housing for our most vulnerable citizens, including seniors and people with disabilities," said Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP Mississauga-Lakeshore. "These two projects are a great addition to Mississauga and I congratulate all those who have worked so hard to provide stable housing and access to support services, such as counselling, addiction services, and life-skills training."
The investment is part of the $350 million the province is contributing to help control the spread of COVID-19 among Ontario’s vulnerable populations.