News Release
New capital funding program approved to help community organizations build supported housing units in Nunavut
Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 8, 2024) - Community organizations will soon be able to access capital funding to help with the construction of transitional housing units, shelters, homes for Elders and other supportive housing units through the newly approved Supported Housing Capital Program at Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC).
2024-11-08
News Release
NHC Condominium Program now accepting applications
The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is pleased to announce that the Condominium Program is accepting applications from prospective homeowners and is now open to all Nunavummiut.
2024-08-28
News Release
Launch of modernized Nunavut Homeownership Assistance Program (NHAP)
Today, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) Lorne Kusugak announced the launch of the modernized Nunavut Homeownership Assistance Program (NHAP).
2024-08-21
News Release
2024 community visits for Nunavut 3000
Today, a team of housing sector delegates has set out to undertake community visits across the territory as part of Igluliuqatigiingniq or Nunavut 3000. The delegation will visit ten communities to meet with Local Housing Organizations and hamlets to better understand each community’s readiness for housing development in preparation for upcoming public housing builds.
2024-07-02
News Release
Minister Kusugak Announces New Board of Directors for Iqaluit Housing Authority
Today the Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), announced the new Board of Directors for the Iqaluit Housing Authority (IHA).
2024-06-18
News Release
NHC, NAC, and Pewapun Construction sign partnership agreement to increase trades training and build affordable student housing in Rankin Inlet
Today, the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) Lorne Kusugak joined the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) Karen Nutarak and the director of Atoskiwin Training and Employment Centre Inc. (ATEC) and Pewapun Construction Limited board member Jim Moore, to sign a partnership agreement.
2024-05-29
News Release
Nunavut Housing Corporation and Kitikmeot Inuit Association announce Partnership Agreement
On Thursday, May 16, the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KitIA) announced a Partnership Agreement to design and deliver a new initiative called the Nunavut Pathway to Homeownership Pilot Program (NPHO) in the Kitikmeot Region.
2024-05-23
News Release
Nunavut Housing Corporation Announces Modernized Suite of Affordable Housing and Homeownership Support Programs
Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is pleased to announce a modernized suite of housing programs in support of Igluliuqatigiingniq, the Nunavut 3000 strategic plan for “building houses together”.
2024-04-08
News Release
Minister Kusugak announces changes to NHC Board of Directors
The Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), announced changes to the membership of the corporation’s board of directors.
2024-04-05
Public Service Announcement
Nunavut Housing Corporation launches new Non-Emergency Housing Contact Line
Accessing information about housing programs and services in Nunavut will now be easier thanks to a new Housing Contact Line, available toll-free at 1-844-413-9355.
2024-03-18
News Release
Nunavut Housing Corporation and NCC Development Limited sign contracts for 166 new housing units to start construction in Fall 2024
Iqaluit, Nunavut (January 31, 2024) – Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) and NCC Development Limited (NCCD) are pleased to announce the signing of the 2024 Annual Allocation and Purchase Agreements (design-build contracts) to develop 166 new housing units – 146 public housing units and 20 staff housing units – in 17 Nunavut communities.
2024-01-31
News Release
Nunavut Housing Corporation and Community Housing Transformation Centre Announce Partnership Agreement
Winnipeg, Manitoba (April 19, 2023) – Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) and the Community Housing Transformation Centre (the Centre) Montréal, Québec, signed a Partnership Agreement to support the growth of the community housing sector as part of the Nunavut 3000 Strategic Plan – Igluliuqatigiingniq “Building houses together”.
2023-10-01
News Release
Minister Kusugak Welcomes End to Iqaluit Housing Authority Labour Dispute
The Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), is pleased to announce that the newly appointed Iqaluit Housing Authority (IHA) Board of Directors has achieved their primary mandate, which was to end the ongoing labour dispute with the Nunavut Employees Union (NEU). The board voted on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, to ratify a new collective agreement.
2023-08-03
News Release
Minister Kusugak Announces Changes to the Iqaluit Housing Authority Board of Directors
The Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), announced changes to the Iqaluit Housing Authority (IHA) Board of Directors, effective today.
2023-07-28
Public Service Announcement
Reminder to tenants of Building Alteration Policy
Nunavut Housing Corporation would like to remind tenants living in public or staff housing to be aware of the regulations in place before making any alterations to their housing unit, such as installing communications devices.
2023-07-17
Public Service Announcement
Reminder to NHC Staff Housing Tenants to Provide Notice Before Departure
Are you currently living in staff accommodations provided by the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) and planning to depart your community or move out of your assigned unit?
2023-06-23
News Release
Nunavut Housing Corporation to Purchase 22 Modular Units from Sakku Innovative Building Solutions
Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) announces the purchase agreement with Sakku Innovative Building Solutions (SIBS) for 22 modular units to help accelerate housing construction and Inuit participation in the local supply chain. NCC Development Limited (NCCD) will complete the installation of the modular units once they arrive in the communities.
2023-06-06
News Release
Nunavut Housing Corporation and NCC Development Limited sign design-build contracts for 150 new public housing units to start construction in Fall 2023
Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) and NCC Development Limited (NCCD) are pleased to announce the signing of design-build contracts for the construction of 150 new public housing units across eight (8) Nunavut communities. Construction will commence in Fall 2023.
2023-04-28
Statement
Nunavut Housing Corporation clarifies its role in the labour dispute between Iqaluit Housing Association and Nunavut Employees Union
In response to public discourse on the labour dispute between the Iqaluit Housing Association (IHA) and the Nunavut Employees Union (NEU), the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) today released the following statement:
2023-04-27
News Release
Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Housing Corporation announce strategy to build 3,000 homes
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut (October 18, 2022) – The Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) today announced the launch of the Nunavut 3000 strategy, Igluliuqatigiingniq – building houses together.
2022-10-18
News Release
Nunavut Housing Corporation and NCC Development Limited sign major Partnership Agreement
Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) and NCC Development Limited (NCCD) today announced the signing of a major housing partnership agreement as part of Igluliuqatigiingniq – building houses together, the Nunavut 3000 strategy.
2022-10-18
News Release
Agreement in Principle Reached Between the Nunavut Housing Corporation and NCC Development Limited
On August 18, 2022, the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) and NCC Development Limited (NCCD) entered into an Agreement in Principle (AIP) to pursue a strategic partnership in relation to the delivery of much needed transitional, public, affordable and market housing units across the territory. Both organizations recognize the importance of developing strong relationships between the Government of Nunavut and Inuit organizations such as NCCD to leverage our collective strengths in the delivery of more housing to Nunavummiut.
2022-08-24
News Release
Canada Supports the Creation of 101 Affordable Homes in Nunavut
Everyone in Canada deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery, including in Nunavut.
2022-03-04
