Build Canada Homes

Build Canada Homes is a new federal housing agency created to tackle Canada’s housing crisis by building and financing affordable homes at scale and speeding up construction across the country. It acts as a one‑stop shop for affordable housing, making it easier for builders and partners to get land, financing, and expertise to launch large projects quickly.

Read all of the latest news about the Build Canada Homes initiative below!

Purpose-built rentals keep Canadian homebuilding aloft as Ontario lags

TD flags a sharp regional split as rentals propped up near-record construction

Canadian multifamily investment rebounds, offering positive signs for 2026

Immigration reset and new federal funds reshaped multifamily potential and risk last year

Ottawa economist targets ‘alphabet soup’ of fees in 2026 housing wish list

Ten-point agenda urge to cut delivery costs and revive middle-class housing

Carney launches $400m affordable housing joint fund with City of Ottawa

New scheme will help build up to 3,000 homes in Canada's capital

Homeowners, buyers still waiting for relief on costs under Carney

Housing stayed a top concern as progress continued to feel out of reach

PBO warns Build Canada Homes barely narrows housing gap

Report says plan will make only a 'modest contribution' toward easing housing crisis

Build Canada Homes' design framework faces further criticism

Design choices could worsen Canada's housing shortage, says commentator

Affordability, not housing shortage, remains biggest hurdle facing homebuyers

New index reveals low purchasing power is continuing to squeeze scores of would-be buyers

Federal advocates call for accessible housing alongside affordability push

The advocates also flagged the National Building Code as outdated

Does Canada's $450bn budget move the needle for commercial real estate?

Industry leaders have given a cautious thumbs-up to the proposals