Mercedeh Madani

Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle (ALFDC) is seeking support from the Government of Canada to develop comprehensive strategies and support Indigenous individuals in securing stable housing.

Lobbying for the preservation of affordable rental housing Lobbying for the development of new affordable housing, including co-operative housing. Lobbying to ensure that low-income households can continue to live affordably in federally-administered housing co-operatives after their operating agreements end with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Lobbying for renewed low-income subsidies for federal indigenous co-operatives. Lobbying for new low-income subsidies for federal co-ops (including Section 95 program co-op housing). Lobbying for government to examine the consequences of the steady erosion of rent-geared-to-income (RGI) capacity for low-income households in existing federally administered housing providers, including co-operatives. Lobbying for energy retrofit programs for co-op housing. Lobbying around the elimination of homelessness in Canada.

To review opportunities for funding of new housing manufacturing by Quality Homes through a federal housing agency, budget or other government programs in support of modular and innovative housing. Identifying opportunities for the deployment of modular housing in Ontario, with a focus on rural communities in central and southwestern Ontario.

Discuss opportunities for funding from Build Canada Homes to develop transitional and supportive housing for youth..

NOSDA Portfolio Housing Project being sponsored by NOSDA and its members. EDCB is Development Manager and EllisDon Corporation will be builder. To discuss EllisDon's defence infrastructure work, with a particular focus on the company's experience and interest in supporting projects in remote and northern Canada. Understanding Manitoba's priorities with respect to the National Energy Corridor, the latest call for Indigenous lead wind power, and the electrical infrastructure needs in the province Discussing government priorities for the new Defence Investment Agency, including how processes may differ from or align with existing Defence Construction Canada processes. Request direction and support in EllisDon's housing initiative, specifically modern methods of construction in affordable housing RFP