The Yukon government has partnered with Canada on a $350-million investment that will deliver more housing and infrastructure across the territory.
The first agreement is for nearly $157 million under the Build Communities Strong Fund. The Yukon will receive up to $82.4 million to support infrastructure projects related to housing and post-secondary education over 10 years, as well as up to $74.5 million in health infrastructure funding over three years.
Upgrades will target housing supply, including water and wastewater systems, roads and bridges and community infrastructure. It will also help with building and renovating learning and research spaces, as well as hospitals and long-term care facilities.
The second agreement is with Yukon Housing Corporation (YHC) to build up to 500 new homes for rent-geared-to-income clients and essential workers in the community.
The federal government is investing $100 million and the YHC is contributing $93 million to deliver both public-housing units owned and operated by YHC and partner-led units constructed by community housing developers.
The governments say the goal is to accelerate construction timelines and improve efficiency, while prioritizing Canadian-made materials and products.
The initiative also supports the integration of supportive and transitional housing, which will help to address homelessness and provide housing stability for vulnerable people.
