OTTAWA-The Government of Canada is making historic investments to improve housing in First Nation communities to reduce overcrowding and better safeguard the health and safety of residents.

The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, congratulated two Ontario First Nations on the completion of their housing projects with funding from Budget 2016.

Indigenous Services Canada provided $1,151,600 to Grassy Narrows First Nation for lot servicing and construction of a six-plex, two units of which are designed for older families and are wheelchair accessible.

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