Driven by a shared desire to increase housing supply, the governments of Canada and Quebec strengthened their collaboration in January to accelerate residential construction and support community development. Through a memorandum of understanding designed to guide the harmonized deployment of Build Canada Homes in Quebec, in line with provincial priorities and jurisdictions, both governments are now delivering concrete results by working together to support nearly 865 new affordable homes across the province, representing a total investment of $200 million.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and Céline Haytayan, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy (artificial intelligence, quantum, science and innovation portfolios) and Member of the National Assembly for Laval-des-Rapides, on behalf of the governments of Canada and Quebec, announced the selection of the Lakou pataj project, which will deliver new housing to address significant housing needs in Montréal's community.
With an estimated total project cost of $31.4 million, the Lakou pataj project will create 33 supportive transitional housing units for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The project will improve access to quality, safe and sustainable housing for low and modest income households. The realization of this project is based on a joint investment by the governments of Canada and Quebec, supported by community partners and financial support from the City of Montréal.
The project forms part of the joint efforts by both orders of governments to accelerate the construction of affordable housing and support the development of inclusive and sustainable communities across Quebec.
