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Post Title: Changes to Rent Assist Shelter Benefit Program Will Help Manitobans With Low Incomes Access Better Housing, Improve Stability, Secure Jobs: Minister Chief

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Post Link: https://filipinojournal.com/changes-to-rent-assist-shelter-benefit-program-will-help-manitobans-with-low-incomes-access-better-housing-improve-stability-secure-jobs-minister-chief/

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Caption: Kevin Chief, Minister of Jobs and the Economy, announced phase two of the Rent Assist program that will now pay up to 75 per cent of median market rent for people who receive EIA and low income earners. This includes newcomers to Canada who are permanent residents, such as refugees. Chief was joined by Anteneh Tefera, a rent assist recipient, Josh Brandon, Chair of Make Poverty History Manitoba and Sally Nelson, Executive Director of New Journey Housing and members of the community. You can find out the full eligibility requirements by calling 204-945-2197 or by going online at www.gov.mb.ca/jec/eia/rentassist/.

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