Housing Nova Scotia
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The province is creating more affordable housing options for Nova Scotians by investing $197.1 million as part of a federal-provincial agreement to strengthen housing programs. We continue to address the specific housing needs for Nova Scotians because everyone deserves a safe, suitable and affordable place to call home. This agreement reflects our two governments working together to provide more affordable housing options to those who depend on it, especially our most vulne...rable citizens, said Chuck Porter, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The province is contributing to a new ten-year agreement for housing with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and will soon release the first three-year action plan under the agreement. The plan will help advance Nova Scotia’s objectives and priorities for affordable housing, allow the province to better serve affordable housing clients and help maintain existing housing programs. The commitment to preserve and improve the condition of Indigenous urban housing units in the agreement is a new and welcome addition. This is a pivotal and defining moment for housing in Nova Scotia. This new housing agreement will make a real difference in the lives of those in greatest need, including youth and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. We are pleased to see the province’s commitment to create more affordable housing options and to support increased capacity of non-profit and co-operative housing providers. We look forward to working with Housing Nova Scotia, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and other partners to implement the National Housing Strategy across Nova Scotia, said Timothy Crooks, executive director, Phoenix Youth Programs and regional director, Nova Scotia-Canadian Housing and Renewal Association. Consultations and discussions with key stakeholders and municipalities over the last two years informed the development of the province’s priorities for housing. Through this new federal-provincial agreement, the province and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will invest a combined total of $394.2 million over ten years. In addition to the funding announced today, the Nova Scotia government has invested close to $212 million in housing over the past three years.

Dear mothers, thank you for every hug, word of encouragement, and act of love you’ve given us. Happy Mother’s Day!

Looking for an opportunity to serve your community and build your resume? People from all communities and walks of life are needed to serve on Nova Scotia’s agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs). ... Applications are now being accepted for a wide variety of volunteer opportunities with more than 150 ABCs including regional housing authorities. All Nova Scotia residents are invited to apply. Applications for some opportunities are due by May 22, 2019. Applications for many other positions are accepted year-round. To learn more about current opportunities and apply, visit the ABC website or call 902-424-4877 or 1-866-206-6844. Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested.

Building on last year’s people’s school and community think tanks about housing needs, the People’s School on Housing Needs: From Research to Action will explore ways to build the research capacity of community groups to provide evidence about local needs and support their housing goals. Registration is free, but space is limited. The event will take place: May 11, 9:30am - 3:30pm (lunch provided)... Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre To register, go to 2019 Registration at www.stfxextension.ca or call 902 867-5130 for more information.

Our new 2019-2020 business plan has been released. You can find it on our website. https://housing.novascotia.ca/Publications

Volunteers touch the lives of all Nova Scotians in so many ways and contribute significantly to building our communities, connecting people to one another and providing valuable programs and services. Many families have been doing this collectively in their communities for years. Youth are becoming the changemakers and are inspiring others to do the same. The 45th Annual Provincial Volunteer Awards will be an exceptional way for the Province of Nova Scotia to say, ‘thank you’... to the many volunteers that contribute to the well-being and vitality of our communities every day. Nominations forms to nominate a youth or family can be found on the Provincial Volunteer Awards website: http://novascotia.ca/NonProfitSe/ProvincialVolunteerAwards/ Nominations close March 7th, 2019 For more information, feel free to contact the event organizer, Kaela Goodman, Provincial Volunteer Awards Coordinator [email protected] 902-422-6277 Ext. 5. Or you can contact Nancy Sheppard at [email protected], (902) 424-7642.