hiwus Warren Paull, Chief of shíshálh Nation and chair of Tsain-Ko Housing Society –

“Historically, K’elexan was a place of protection; today, we are reclaiming that purpose by using the land to defend against the modern threat of housing insecurity. By prioritizing our own Nation-owned contractors, we are ensuring that this investment directly supports our community’s growth and our long-term plan to become a truly self-sustaining Nation. This opportunity bridges the gap for our people to move back into our territory, and I hope it inspires the next generation of our members to pursue careers as engineers and technical professionals to build our future.”

Anna Gainey, federal Secretary of State for Children and Youth –

“Access to affordable child care is making a real difference for B.C. families. In partnership with the Government of British Columbia, the 43 new child care spaces in Gibsons will get families off wait lists and ensure children get the best start in life.”

Patrick Weiler, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development –

“Our communities are stronger when the people who live and work in them can afford to put down roots. O’Shea Place will provide much-needed rental homes, child care spaces and create new opportunities for people and families to stay in the community they call home. Projects like this show what is possible when partners come together with a shared goal of building more housing and stronger communities.”

John Henderson, mayor of Sechelt –

“Housing for seniors and for workers are vital for sustaining Sechelt’s wonderful lifestyle in the future. We really look forward to the day when residents can move into this latest addition to the Greenecourt complex. These apartments offer seniors safe and affordable places to live and will help them continue to live independently.”

Silas White, mayor of Gibsons –

“This is another important milestone in our ongoing efforts to ensure more people in Gibsons have access to safe, affordable housing. This achievement reflects what can happen when local government, community organizations and senior levels of government come together with a shared commitment to our community. We are proud to support housing that helps local workers, families, seniors and residents remain part of the community they love.”

Kimberly Darwin, president, Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society –

“Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society is proud to open these new homes for the Sunshine Coast community. These 33 purpose-built rental homes, together with the new child care centre, will help local workers, families and children thrive by making it easier to live, work and raise a family close to home. This project reflects what can be achieved when governments, local partners and community organizations work together to address our region’s housing needs.”

Debbie Ferguson, president, Sunshine Coast Lions Housing Society –

“Sunshine Coast Lions Housing Society has been partnering successfully with BC Housing for over 40 years to bring critically needed independent living rental accommodation to seniors and persons living with a disability on the Sunshine Coast. The society is very excited to see our commitment to this next phase of our Greenecourt development come to fruition.”

Lot 55 Selma Park Subdivision on shíshálh Nation land

• The Province, through BC Housing, is providing more than $21 million through the Indigenous Housing Fund.
• Tsain-ko Housing Society provided the land, valued at $7.8 million.

Greenecourt, 5803 Medusa St., Sechelt

• The Province, through BC Housing, provided:
  • more than $10.5 million through the Community Housing Fund
  • a cost pressure grant of approximately $5.5 million
  • approximately $675,000 in annual operating funding
• The federal government, in partnership with the Province, also provided $1.2 million through the Canada-BC Bilateral Agreement.
• The District of Sechelt waived development cost charges valued at more than $630,000.
• Sunshine Coast Lions Housing Society provided the land and $200,000 toward the project.

915/917 O’Shea Rd.

• The Province, through BC Builds at BC Housing, provided $4.2 million in grant funding.
• The Province is also providing a $2.9-million New Spaces Fund grant for the 43 child care spaces.
• The federal government, through the National Housing Strategy’s Affordable Housing Fund, provided more than $9.6 million.
• The Town of Gibsons provided the land leased at nominal value to the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society, as well as approximately $615,000 in municipal development cost waivers.
• The Town of Gibsons received more than $2.8 million from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund for the child care centre.