Women and children leaving violence have access to 55 new safe and affordable homes, including supports, with the opening of My Sister’s Place in Prince George.

The Province, through BC Housing, has partnered with the Community Land Trust of B.C. (CLT) and the City of Burnaby to preserve 425 units of affordable co-operative housing for seniors and people with low incomes.

David Eby, Minister Responsible for Housing, has announced changes to the composition of the BC Housing Board of Commissioners.

From Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/media-newsroom/news-releases/2022/canada-supports-affordable-housing-surrey

From the Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2022/07/canada-british-columbia-and-the-bc-first-nations-justice-council-continue-to-advance-indigenous-justice-priorities-in-british-columbia.html

Temporary modular housing units have been secured to support 22 people currently temporarily residing at the Seabreeze Inne.

Indigenous families and individuals have started moving into new affordable homes with the opening of a 23-unit rental housing development on the Tzeachten First Nation reserve, near Chilliwack.

Women and children leaving violence will soon have access to new safe and secure homes as construction begins on a 22-unit second-stage housing development in Terrace.