for current and future levels of immigration or to meet the housing needs of workers in the North.” The Centre believes that in order to fulfill its mandate and effectively address the housing crisis, the community sector must be proactive and bold. “Transformation, for us, means contributing to the sector means to succeed,” says Fayad. The goal of CHTC is that it will participate more effectively in the sustainable growth of the sector through impact projects. “The Centre’s objective is to develop the Canadian community housing sphere and establish an effective, resilient and inclusive model that will enable all people to be safely and affordably housed, now and in the future,” says Fayad. Eligibility Criteria This fund is available to organizations working in the community housing sector in Nunavut: • Non-profit housing providers • Co-operative housing providers • Non-profit organizations • Community/regional groups & coalitions Academics in partnership with non-profit organizations can also apply to the Research and Innovation stream (the non-profit must apply). The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund or Growth in our Land Fund (NPF) provides financial resources to support the community housing sector in Nunavut. It was created in partnership with the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), under the Nunavut 3000 Strategic Plan, to address several housing priorities across the territory. The fund will help increase the affordable housing stock, reduce homelessness, and leverage the overall resources to expand the housing continuum. Grants Capacity Building To support projects designed to develop community housing organizations, address gaps in capacity, strengthen skills and competencies, and create a strong, sustainable foundation for growth. Planning & Pre-Development To help cover costs of pre-development activities related to the construction of new affordable housing and address barriers in accessing capital and federal funding. Research & Innovation To support projects that will promote innovation, education, and knowledge transfer in the community housing sector. Igluliuqatigiingniq ᐃᒡᓗᓕᐅᖃᑎᒌᖕᓂᖅ y Bowers, President and CEO of CMHC, Eiryn Devereaux, oration, Lorne Kusugak, Minister of Finance 61 AUG 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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