Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Brampton

June 26, 2015 3:00 P.M.Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Brampton, ON - The governments of Canada and Ontario, and the Region of Peel, visited Norton Lake Residence today to formally announce the 200 new affordable housing rental units that have become home for local residents. The project was supported by more than $15 million in funding through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. The construction of this property has supported economic growth and helped create 500 jobs in Brampton while providing more affordable housing options for local seniors, families and persons with special needs.

Parm Gill, Member of Parliament for Brampton-Springdale, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development); Harinder Malhi, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton-Springdale, on behalf of the Honourable Ted McMeekin, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Martin Medeiros, Regional Councillor for Wards 3 and 4, on behalf of Frank Dale, Region of Peel Chair; and Linda Jeffrey, Mayor of the City of Brampton, made the announcement today.

Norton Lake Residence is located at 1155 Queen Street East. The project received more than $15 million to build 200 new rental housing units through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement. The federal and provincial funding is complemented by more than $22.2 million in municipal financial incentives from the Region of Peel.

Located in the community of Bramalea, the 25-storey apartment building features one- to three-bedroom units, including 56 accessible units and 39 units that provide support services. Norton Lake Residence is operated by Pathway Housing and Support Services, and features space designed to be used for a variety of community programs. Each suite is designed with central air conditioning, open concept kitchen and living room, accessibility features, as well as common on-site laundry facilities, underground parking for residents, ground-level parking for visitors, a bicycle storage room, areas for socializing, and an outdoor playground area.


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