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New Senior Housing Project Opens with Affordable Options

9/5/2025

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The Domaine du Couvent housing project in Vallée-Jonction, Quebec, opened on September 4, 2025, with 20 units for semi-independent seniors, costing $8.4 million.
Funding includes $3.4 million from Quebec, $2.1 million from the federal government, and over $320,000 from the municipality.
Up to 16 households can access the Rent Supplement Program, capping housing costs at 25% of income.
Vancouver urban planners urge the federal government to focus on affordability in the Build Canada Homes initiative.
They recommend community-scaled projects and highlight international sustainable housing models for long-term affordability.

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Story summary

The Domaine du Couvent housing project in Vallée-Jonction, Quebec, opened on September 4, 2025, with 20 units for semi-independent seniors, costing $8.4 million.
Funding includes $3.4 million from Quebec, $2.1 million from the federal government, and over $320,000 from the municipality.
Up to 16 households can access the Rent Supplement Program, capping housing costs at 25% of income.
Vancouver urban planners urge the federal government to focus on affordability in the Build Canada Homes initiative.
They recommend community-scaled projects and highlight international sustainable housing models for long-term affordability.