Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser Speaks with Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Jason Nixon spoke via phone this evening.
Minister Nixon communicated the Government of Alberta’s continued willingness to partner with the federal government and to cost-match the additional federal funding to address encampments and unsheltered homelessness. The Ministers agreed to provide the initial funding to four priority communities in Alberta, including: Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer.
The Ministers have directed their respective officials to meet in the coming days and to negotiate a deal which would see this funding go to communities on an urgent basis.
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