Due to ongoing concerns that are negatively affecting tenants, Alberta’s government is prioritizing the safety, security and well-being of tenants by rescinding Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta’s status as a housing management body. This change will also ensure the efficiency and longevity of these units.

Units currently operated by Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta per ministerial order will continue to be used as seniors housing under the Alberta Housing Act and instead be managed by three other affording housing providers: Calgary Heritage Housing, Onward Homes Society and Silvera for Seniors. Tenants are being notified on Dec. 6. No tenants will lose their housing as a result of this decision.  

Government has provided Trinity with additional support through budget increases, dedicated staff resources and peer-sector support. However, Trinity has been unable to remedy operational and governance issues that were leading to safety and efficiency concerns for tenants and applicants.

As a result, government has determined that in the best interest of tenants to rescind Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta’s ministerial order after efforts to address these issues were unsuccessful. This decision will affect 16 buildings encompassing around 1,500 seniors self-contained units.

Tenants will continue to reside in their units and rents will continue to be calculated in accordance with the Alberta Housing Act. The first meeting between tenants and the new providers will take place before the new year. All three providers have excellent track records managing social and affordable housing for low-income seniors and tenants who need additional supports.

Quick facts

  • Factors that contributed to the decision to rescind Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta’s status as a Housing Management Body include:
    • Non-compliance with key parts of legislation.
    • High number of vacant units.
    • Ineffective use of capital maintenance and renewal funding.
    • Inadequate oversight of operations and capital funding.
    • Ongoing health and safety issues.
    • Significant board member turnover.
    • Frequent tenant complaints.
  • Housing management bodies are established under the Alberta Housing Act by ministerial order.
  • The Alberta Social Housing Corporation owns more than 27,600 units across the province and supports almost 60,000 affordable housing units, including 36,600 social housing units.
  • Social housing accommodations run under the Alberta Housing Act include the seniors-self-contained program, the community housing program and the seniors lodge program.
    • Trinity’s portfolio is seniors-self contained units, also known as seniors apartments.

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