BRANDON BENEFITS FROM CANADA’S
COMMITMENT TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Brandon - June 22, 2009 - The Government of Canada has committed over $800,000 from its Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) to the Massey Integrated Housing Complex through its partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Westman Region Family Services and the Brandon Friendship Centre.

"Our government is supporting many Canadians with housing needs and is fulfilling our commitment to help those seeking to break free of the cycle of homelessness and poverty," said Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSDC). 

CMHA Westman Region will use $406,440 in Federal HPS funding to purchase and develop five emergency and eight supportive units on the first and second floors of the Massey Building.  The Brandon Friendship Centre will use $413,726 in Federal HPS funding to purchase and develop eight transition units on the Massey Building’s third floor.

“Our government is investing significant funding in affordable and supportive housing,” said Tweed.  “Thanks to the tireless efforts of everyone involved, we are making substantial progress towards real and lasting results.”