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Ottawa Provides $9 Million to Combat Veteran Homelessness in B.C. and Yukon

  • The federal government announced over $9 million in funding to support programs to reduce homelessness among veterans in British Columbia and Yukon.
  • The funding includes $4.7 million for affordable-housing at Legion-Veterans-Village in Surrey, B.C., and $4.5 million for rent supplements and support services.
  • The initiative aims to provide financial assistance, housing, and counseling to veterans at risk or experiencing homelessness.