Feds announce funds for women’s shelters, advocate says more needed
May 27, 2022 | 11:47 AM
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OTTAWA — The federal government has announced funding to construct and repair hundreds of spaces for women and children fleeing violence.
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen says the government will give over $121 million to build and repair a total of 430 spaces in shelters and transitional housing.
The money comes from an initiative under the national housing co-investment fund, previously announced in the 2021 budget.
Lise Martin, executive director of Women’s Shelters Canada, says while the funding is a good start, it is “unfortunately a drop in the bucket” to meet the high need for women seeking safe shelter.
