Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Veterans’ House Canada celebrated its newest supportive housing project in Edmonton, an initiative that will provide 40 permanent homes for homeless Veterans in the city’s Athlone neighbourhood.
Veterans’ House Edmonton will be the second supportive housing project by Veterans’ House Canada, following the Andy Carswell Building in Ottawa. This milestone project is made possible through the support of all levels of government, as well as private and corporate donors.
The highlight of the event was the symbolic ground seeding and shovel ceremony, where leaders, project partners, and our lead donor planted poppy seeds to honour what will soon be a home for unhoused Veterans. The ceremony also featured a special flypast by a Canso aircraft, provided by the Fairview Aviation Restoration Society (FARS).
“Veterans’ House Canada is thrilled to mark this major milestone of our second project, which follows on from our successful inaugural project in Ottawa, the Andy Carswell Building. The needs of homeless veterans is a national challenge to meet, and this new project in Edmonton will allow us to support them with permanent, affordable and supportive housing. They once served us and now it is our time to serve them. This project would not have been possible without financial support from all three levels of government as well as private and corporate donors. When we all work together, we can achieve results together,” said Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Alan Mulawyshyn, Executive Director, Veterans’ House Canada.
This project reflects Veterans’ House Canada’s national mission: to provide affordable, supportive, and permanent housing for homeless Veterans, paired with wraparound services tailored to address challenges such as mental health, addiction recovery, and community reintegration.
“Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home – and that’s especially true for those who have served our country in uniform. Right here in Edmonton, Veterans’ House Canada is building housing that meets the unique needs of veterans, with supports and a sense of community. Our government is proud to support this project, which will give local veterans the stability they need and the respect they deserve,” said Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and MP for Edmonton Centre.
The total investment in the project includes:
- $4.5 million from the Government of Canada through the Affordable Housing Fund
- $3.4 million in bilateral cost-matching from the Canada-Alberta Bilateral Agreement on Housing
- $2.6 million from the City of Edmonton
- $5.6 million in cash equity from Veterans’ House Canada
“Alberta’s veterans have given so much in service to our country, and they deserve more than just our gratitude – they deserve our support. By working together across all levels of government, with community partners and non-profits, we are building safe, affordable homes and ensuring veterans have the stability and dignity they’ve earned,” said Jason Nixon, Alberta Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services.
As of March 2025, the Affordable Housing Fund has supported over 46,000 new housing units and the repair of more than 174,000 homes, with a focus on those most in need, including Veterans, seniors, Indigenous Peoples, and people experiencing homelessness.
“We are building a city where all Edmontonians are able to access the housing and support they need in neighbourhoods they love. Providing City-owned land and construction grants is one of the most effective ways for cities to create supportive housing, which is critical for safe and inclusive communities,” said Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton.
Featured image: (Veterans’ House Canada)
