SAINT-DONAT, QC, May 13, 2024
/CNW/ - Today, the governments of Canada and Quebec and the Municipality of Saint-Donat marked the start of Phase 2
of Les Résidences du Parc Naturel Habité, a project to build
29 new social and affordable housing units for
semi-independent seniors in Saint-Donat. The initiative, spearheaded by
the organization Les Résidences du Parc Naturel Habité,
represents a total investment of more than $16 million.
The event was attended by France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec Minister Responsible for Housing and
Member of the National Assembly for Bertrand; Joé Deslauriers,
Mayor of Saint-Donat; and
Luc Drapeau, President of Les
Résidences du Parc Naturel Habité.
The Government of Canada
contributed more than $7.1 million to the project under the second
Canada-Quebec Agreement under the Rapid Housing Initiative. The
Government of Quebec is
contributing more than $4.5 million
in total for this project, including $3.1
million from the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ)
through the AccèsLogis Québec program. The SHQ is also securing the
organization's mortgage loan.
The Municipality of Saint-Donat
has transferred land for the housing project to the
organization.
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 and Member of the National Assembly for Bertrand
"I want to thank everyone who is contributing to the development
of this innovative project, which will improve living conditions
for many seniors in Saint-Donat.
Your initiative is putting into action our government's strong
commitment to improving housing models in Quebec. Your efforts will help provide seniors
with healthy, safe, affordable and accessible living
environments."
Sonia Bélanger, Quebec
Minister Responsible for Seniors and Minister for Health
"The Municipality of Saint-Donat and all its departments have
proudly supported the working committee tasked with designing and
carrying out this project to add housing for our semi-independent
seniors. The financial support for the construction of these new
units allows us to offer services tailored to the people who helped
build the Saint-Donat we know
today. Because Les Résidences du Parc Naturel Habité buildings will
be located in the heart of the village, residents will be able to
access a wide range of businesses and healthcare services within a
short walking distance."
Joé Deslauriers, Mayor of Saint-Donat
"I would like to thank the governments of Quebec and Canada as well as the Municipality of
Saint-Donat for agreeing to invest
in our project to expand Les Résidences du Parc Naturel Habité.
Soon, the two phases of this living environment will be combined to
create 53 housing units that will allow our seniors to stay in
their village and enjoy a great place to live. Thank you to the
members of the Board of Directors and the employees who are making
this residential community something very special."
Luc Drapeau, President,
Les Résidences du Parc Naturel
Habité
Highlights:
- Up to 23 of the 29 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
$400,000 over five years is assumed
by the SHQ (90%) and the Municipality of Saint-Donat (10%).
- Les Résidences du Parc Naturel Habité has also received over
$497,000 in financial assistance from
the SHQ's Rénovation Québec program. Under this program, this
assistance is funded equally by the SHQ and the Municipality of
Saint-Donat.
- Phase 1 of Les Résidences du Parc Naturel Habité created 24
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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