Canada Global(Web News)Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $200 million to help low-income renters and shelters.
Freeland said the federal government is going to provide an additional $99 million for the Canada Housing Benefit. With the partnership of provinces and territories, low-income tenants and shelters will be able to receive
financial assistance. He said another $100 million will be provided under emergency winter funding to help shelters accommodate homeless people.
This step is being taken by the government to help the homeless people who are struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing rents. Freeland made the announcement during a weekly news conference with other cabinet members in Ottawa.
