The federal government is investing $14.9 million dollars to help build 48 new affordable rental homes in Regina. Namerind Place will be built on Lorne Street, providing housing for Indigenous residents, with a focus on women and children. On top of the homes the development will include support services aimed at helping families achieve long-term housing stability. Federal, municipal and Indigenous leaders announced the funding on Saturday. “We are building a Canada where everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. Through Budget 2026, we are bringing the necessary supports together and making a significant, long-term investment to address homelessness across Canada,” said the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada “Here in Regina, projects like Namerind Place demonstrate how investments in affordable housing can provide safe, secure homes for Indigenous residents, particularly women and their children, while strengthening communities.” Others on hand for the announcement included Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski and the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Member of Parliament for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River. “Budget 2026 is delivering real investments in housing and infrastructure for Saskatchewan and for communities big and small, right across Canada. Here in Regina, the $15 million announced today to help build 48 new affordable homes for Indigenous women and families in Regina is another important example of that work,” added Belanger. Namerind Place will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units, and will house up to 168 people.
