Mayor’s Statement on Federal Funding Announcement for New Affordable Housing

HAMILTON, ON – Today, Mayor Andrea Horwath issued the following statement.

I was proud to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today as we announced an investment of almost $64 million to create and protect more than 214 new units of affordable housing in the City of Hamilton.

This funding will ease pressure on our shelter system and change the lives of Hamilton residents, through support for four Hamilton housing initiatives designed to address the needs of seniors, Indigenous Peoples, women and children fleeing domestic violence, and people experiencing mental health.

With $45-million from the federal government through a variety of housing programs, and a 19.14-million investment from the City of Hamilton, this joint investment will help accelerate the construction and repair of affordable housing so people of all ages and income levels can continue to call Hamilton home. It includes funding for housing initiatives at 90 Carling Street, 104-106 Bay Street, 219 East Avenue North and 32 Clapham Road.

On behalf of City Council, I thank the Prime Minister for his ongoing collaboration as we work to make life more affordable for the people of Hamilton.