Assists First Nations in the construction, purchase and rehabilitation, and administration of rental housing on-reserve. CMHC provides a subsidy, for up to 25 years, to the project to assist with its financing and operation. All First Nations are eligible to apply. Loans for up to 100 per cent of the total eligible capital cost of a project are insured under the NHA and are guaranteed by the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). Delivery of this program is coordinated with INAC. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) monitors compliance with the Operating Agreement through an annual review of audited financial statements, cyclical client visits and cyclical physical inspections.
Program Objective
Provide affordable housing to households in First Nations communities.
Key Activities, Fiscal Year 2004-05
1. Construction and rehabilitation of housing units. 2. Management of the existing Long-Term agreements.
Program Outputs, Fiscal Year 2004-05
1. 874 units committed; 2. 24,800 units as at December 31, 2004
| Operations and Maintenance | 13,604 |
| Grants | 0 |
| Contributions | 81,872 |
| Capital | 0 |
| Total Program Expenditures | 95,476 |
Aboriginal Target Group
- First Nations Targeted Programs
Program Delivery Mechanism
- Direct federal (program delivery to Aboriginal people in Canada)
Program Funding Mechanism
- Contribution (including single and multi-year funding agreements)
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Additional Comments
(Note: Questions or concerns related to program information contained in the Aboriginal Horizontal Framework should be directed to the applicable department, agency or Crown Corporation.)
The agreements are administered by the CMHC Business Centres or by Provincial/Territorial governments where a Social Housing Agreement has been signed. Subject to contractual commitments for new and existing business, and provincial agreements to March 31, 2007.