Minister 'optimistic' TBDSSAB will receive housing funds

THUNDER BAY — Talks between the province and Parliament Hill regarding funding cuts to affordable housing continue, with the provincial housing minister remaining optimistic that the city's social services board will eventually get the money it was originally promised.

"We have a very big disagreement with the federal government. What our community partners have done in terms of renovating, restoring and bringing old, outdated units back online so that people can live in them has been extraordinary. We've hit 400 percent of the target." According to Bill Bradica, CAO, as many as 115 existing units could be lost this year if another funding source can't be found.

Calandra believes there's a misunderstanding between Ottawa and Queen's Park about the province's role in building new affordable housing.

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