Local politicians from all levels of government celebrated more than $44 million in government funding to build affordable housing units in Peel Region.

A ceremonial groundbreaking at the Daniels Corporation’s 174-unit affordable rental housing development at 360 City Centre Dr. in Mississauga was held Friday morning.

The development includes 154 units that will be funded through the Ontario/Canada Investment in Affordable Housing agreement.

The federal and provincial governments have promised $44.3 million to provide 298 affordable housing units in four developments across the region.