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AMC Responds to Manitoba Government’s Affordable Housing Announcement
October 8, 2024 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) welcomes today’s announcement by the Manitoba government and the Business Council of Manitoba to increase affordable housing in the province. The initiative, which provides $10 million in grant funding to support a new investment trust for affordable housing, aims to address […]
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Manitoba Government Co-Hosts Business and Housing Summit
October 8, 2024 The Manitoba government is co-hosting a business and housing summit to build relationships between sectors to create affordable housing options and reduce chronic homelessness in the province, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “To end chronic homelessness in Manitoba, we need to work together as governments, as community and as business leaders,” said […]
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Advocates say pausing Manitoba housing benefit increases risk of homelessness – APTN News
Sep 20, 2024 In early August, the Manitoba government paused the youth and homelessness streams of the Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit (CMHB), which provides a rent top-up for low-income and at-risk populations. The streams serve mostly Indigenous clientele including youth aging out of foster care and people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. And the unexpected […]
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Are homeless encampments legal in public spaces? – CBC
Sep 12, 2024 CBC Manitoba looks at legal judgments and government policies that address the issue Theresa Bauer lives in an encampment, in a tiny tent under a bridge along the Assiniboine River. “It’s kind of shitty,” she said, yawning after being harassed the night before in the camp. “I’d like my own place.” As […]
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City of Brandon Introduces New Affordable Housing Incentive Program
Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon is pleased to announce the introduction of its Affordable Housing Incentive Program By-Law No. 7379, aimed at boosting the development of affordable housing in the city. This initiative provides a range of financial incentives, including capital grants, tax exemptions, and offsets on development charges, to support the construction […]
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MMF holds ribbon cutting, officially opens seniors’ housing complex in The Pas
August 23, 2024 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis - Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, held a ribbon cutting ceremony for new seniors’ homes in The Pas today, as part of a $10.3-million housing and community investment for Red River Métis Citizens living in […]
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New Affordable Housing Units in Bridgwater Now Available
Manitobans in southwest Winnipeg will now benefit from the addition of 18 affordable units and 125 market units in Bridgwater, Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith announced today. “Affordable housing is critical to ensuring Manitoba families can thrive in our communities,” said Smith. “Our government is committed to working with our partners across municipal, […]
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Genesis House attends a provincial, down to earth and vulnerable conversation about family violence – Pembina Valley Online
Aug 15 2024 In July, Genesis House Executive Director Ang Braun took part in the Family Violence Consortium (FVC) meeting with Manitoba Minister of Families Nahanni Fontaine and Special Advisor on Indigenous Issues Cora Morgan, to discuss gender-based violence (GBV) and where things are at in the province. Braun serves as rural co-chair for the […]
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Manitoba Government Making Housing More Affordable for Students
July 31, 2024 The Manitoba government is making post-secondary education more affordable by ensuring student aid shelter allowances more accurately reflect actual housing and rental costs, Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable announced today. “Our government is lowering costs for students, so there are fewer barriers for Manitobans pursuing post-secondary education and training,” said […]
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Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith Leads Delegation to Houston
July 24, 2024 HOUSTON—Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith and a delegation from Manitoba are in Houston, Texas, to learn about the municipality’s successful strategy to address homelessness through co-ordination and collaboration, Smith announced here today. “Our government is committed to ending chronic homelessness in two terms. It’s an ambitious goal, and one that’s […]
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