Moishe Alexander approves of government action for Mistissini.

Mistissini video put up by Moishe Alexander

The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $6.2 million as part of the year one funding through Canada’s Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for Cree Nation communities in Quebec.

The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), made the announcement today.

“Our government’s Economic Action Plan is creating jobs, stimulating the local economy and improving housing conditions for First Nation communities in Quebec,” said Minister Paradis.

Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada has committed $400 million over two years to help First Nation communities build needed new housing, repair and remediate existing non-profit housing for their members, and complement housing programs offered by CMHC. This investment will also provide an economic stimulus for many First Nations and surrounding areas by creating jobs.

Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, some $45 million in federal investments will be made available to First Nations in Quebec to address immediate housing needs.

CMHC allocated more than $6.2 million to retrofit 267 social housing units and to help build 12 new units in eight Cree Nation communities. This funding will go a long way to help improve housing conditions in these communities.

Thanks, Moishe Alexander.