Federal funding for affordable housing in London announced [Video]

More financial help from the federal government aimed at tackling London’s housing crisis.

Local MPs were joined by Mayor Josh Morgan and a number of business and non-profit representatives on Thursday to announce more than $89 million in affordable housing initiatives across the city.

The announcement was made at Zerin Place on Clarke, a 65-unit supportive housing building, which received $11 million in funding.

“I’m on disability. I got some disabilities and, that’s how I got in here, ‘cause I couldn’t afford regular rent. I didn’t have a place to go really,” explained tenant Jackie Brown, who was among the first to move into Zerin Place on Clarke when it first opened in the fall of 2021.

Tenant James Tot, who uses a wheelchair to get around, said the building is both accessible and affordable.

“It gives me independence. They have stores right next door,” said Tot.

The $89 million …