Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser Speaks with Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon

Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Jason Nixon spoke via phone this evening. 

Minister Nixon communicated the Government of Alberta’s continued willingness to partner with the federal government and to cost-match the additional federal funding to address encampments and unsheltered homelessness. The Ministers agreed to provide the initial funding to four priority communities in Alberta, including: Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer.

The Ministers have directed their respective officials to meet in the coming days and to negotiate a deal which would see this funding go to communities on an urgent basis.