The governments of Canada and Quebec, the City of Québec, and the Office municipal d’habitation de Québec, which is leading the project, have marked the beginning of construction of Le Monterosso.
Le Monterosso is a 20-unit affordable housing project for families, individuals and independent seniors to be built on Des Thuyas Street in Charlesbourg, and is a project that represents an investment of over $7.7 million.
The Government of Quebec has contributed almost $3.8 million through the Société d’habitation du Québec’s (SHQ’s) Programme d’habitation abordable Québec. The Government of Canada has also contributed $990,000 through the third Canada-Quebec Rapid Housing Initiative Agreement.
“Our government is committed to helping communities build their capacity to develop local solutions to housing needs. This residential complex will provide more safe and affordable housing for individuals in Québec. It’s also another step toward building an economy that works for everyone,” said Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada.
The City of Québec has also made a $1.4 million contribution to the project.
“Our government is sparing no effort to ensure that more Quebecers are able to enjoy a quality living environment. Our financial contribution to this project will enable 20 low- and moderate-income households to enjoy a safe and welcoming living environment and remain in their community. This project demonstrates once again that our investments in the creation of affordable housing reach all regions of Quebec and benefit all people,” said France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec Minister Responsible for Housing.
Government contributions to this project were made possible thanks to the Canada–Quebec agreement under the Housing Accelerator Fund and new investments to which the governments of Canada and Quebec each contributed $992 million.