The Federal and Manitoba governments have announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) to provide housing supports for survivors of gender-based violence.
According to a media release on March 26th, “the federal government is investing $13.7 million to create housing options that will be cost-matched by the Manitoba government for a combined total of $27.5 million in funding over five years.”
“The enhancement to the CHB will help survivors of gender-based violence including women, children and 2SLGBTQI+ people find a safe and affordable place to call home. The funding benefit is expected to support over 2,600 households during the critical time of vulnerability and need experienced by those fleeing violence.
The benefit amount is determined based on family size and average regional rental rates. Funding will be provided to eligible applicants on a yearly basis through Manitoba’s non-Employment and Income Rent Assist Program.”
