The Government of Canada Introduces the Build Canada Homes Act

February 6, 2026

The Government of Canada has introduced the Build Canada Homes Act, legislation that will establish Build Canada Homes as a Crown corporation whose mandate will be dedicated to building affordable housing in communities across the country.

As Canada’s affordable housing builder, this legislation will equip Build Canada Homes with the necessary tools to build more affordable homes, faster and more efficiently with modern methods of construction. Building homes that span across housing needs, from supportive housing to homes for young Canadians and seniors wanting to age in the communities they live in, Build Canada Homes will deliver the affordable housing we need. With this mission, Build Canada Homes will drive homebuilding innovation and demand for domestic industries—every new home means more demand for Canadian lumber, steel and aluminum.

Build Canada Homes will champion the Government of Canada’s Buy Canadian Policy by prioritizing projects that use sustainable Canadian materials, strengthen Canadian supply chains, and create good jobs at every step of the homebuilding process.

Working in partnership with non-profits, Indigenous organizations, private developers, and all orders of government, Build Canada Homes aims to maximize every federal dollar to accelerate the delivery of the housing we need in Canada.

As a Crown corporation dedicated to building affordable housing in all provinces and territories, Build Canada Homes will become the federal government’s permanent affordable housing builder, working to solve today’s challenges and to build affordable housing in communities across Canada for generations to come. 

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