Manitoba Housing

VISION

Creating stronger communities through housing solutions

MISSION

To provide housing leadership that contributes to the health, social and economic well-being of all Manitobans

PRINCIPLES

1. Housing issues are interrelated with health,  social, education and economic issues. Housing is an essential part of our social, health and economic well-being and development of sustainable communities. Knowing how housing affects people will increase the impact of housing investments and the positive results they produce.

2. Housing promotes efficiency and effective use of resources. Maximizing resources by coordinating housing programs and services with other public policy areas will increase our efficiency and effectiveness.

3. Housing is a shared responsibility. Individuals, communities, the housing industry and all levels of government are responsible for good housing conditions.

4. Partnerships strengthen the housing environment. Governments, community groups, Aboriginal organizations, citizens and the private sector must work together to improve
housing conditions in Manitoba.

5. Housing supports increased independence and self-reliance in housing. Housing is successful when people become independent are not reliant on government for support and assistance. Provincial housing initiatives help local people meet local needs and priorities. They also support the development of individual and community capacity.

6. Housing activities strive to promote inclusion. Ensuring housing programs and services support economic and social independence, personal accountability and individual choice, is a priority of this housing strategy.

7. People require a range of housing options. A variety of housing programs are needed to respond to people’s changing circumstances.

8. Housing supports the effective functioning of the housing market. All levels of government, the private sector and citizens have a shared responsibility to ensure housing market functions effectively.