A massive influx of cash is headed Alberta’s way.

The Government of Canada is ponying up the money for a new 18-year social housing deal.

Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr announced the funding on Friday. The program boasts $90-million in the first year.

“It’s a large problem in Alberta, and in fact, nationwide,” Hehr said referencing social housing. “I was proud to run for the federal Liberals. We ran on a national housing strategy, that will be rolling out soon, and also we made a commitment to invest in affordable housing.”

The money covers an estimated 29,000 units, including 26,000 administered by the Alberta Social Housing Corporation, and allows the provincial government to re-invest savings.

“It’s a really great day to be a part of this and to start the ball rolling on working towards a real framework on what a national housing strategy looks like,” Hehr said.

“Hey, I know it, and the experts know it,” he continued, “it’s difficult to build your life when you don’t have a place to live.”

The money is a part of a previously announced $2.3-billion program for Canada.