The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to support innovation to ensure a strong and sustainable homebuilding industry by investing in it from coast to coast to coast.
Last October, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development (CED) for Quebec Regions announced an investment of $26.4 million to support procurement in Quebec's residential construction sector. This included $9.85 million in CED financial support for 10 projects under the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.
Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant was in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, to visit Les Habitations Mont Carleton, one of several companies on the receiving end of that critical investment.
Les Habitations Mont Carleton has specialized in modular construction for more than 30 years, designing, building and installing innovative, affordable structures that meet the needs of residents and businesses across the province. With an investment of $1.5 million, the company is now able to acquire new equipment that will boost production of prefabricated modular buildings and make more affordable housing options available sooner.
By providing immediate support through the RHII to a range of regional builders and suppliers, the Government of Canada is strengthening the local supply chain and establishing a sustainable response to urgent housing needs in Quebec and across the country.
