Business View Civil and Municipal | June 2022

9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA SUPPORTS RAPID HOUSING PROJECT IN NEW GLASGOW I nvestments from three levels of government mean there will soon be 36 more safe, affordable places to live in New Glasgow. The new affordable housing units, called Coady’s Place, will be maintained by the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council. “We know addressing the housing crisis requires community partners and all levels of government to come together. It’s initiatives like Coady’s Place that make a real difference in our communities and provide a sense of security,” said Premier Tim Houston. “We will continue to do everything we can to make sure Nova Scotians have a place to call home.” Under the federal government’s Rapid Housing Initiative, the Province is providing $3 million for operating support and to help ensure affordability. The federal government is contributing $2 million and the Town of New Glasgow is providing a property-tax exemption for the next 20 years. Quotes: Our government wants to ensure that everyone in Canada has a safe and affordable place to call home. The Rapid Housing Initiative will go a long way to supporting those who need it most by quickly providing 36 new affordable housing units for individuals and families. This is the National Housing Strategy at work. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion OPENING L INES