Build Canada Homes Initiative
Announced September 2025 · Federal Housing Strategy · Build Canada Homes
- The federal government has launched Build Canada Homes with an initial $13 billion in capital. [1]
- This funding will be used to:
- Acquire and develop federal lands for housing
- Finance large-scale affordable housing projects
- Support modular and factory-built construction methods
- The initiative aims to double the pace of housing construction over the next decade, with a focus on affordability and sustainability. [1]
[1] www.newswire.ca
- The first wave includes 4,000 factory-built homes on six federally owned sites:
- Dartmouth (NS), Longueuil (QC), Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Edmonton. [2]
- These homes will use modular and mass timber construction, which can reduce build time by up to 50% and cut costs by 20%. [1]
- The program has capacity to scale up to 45,000 units across other federal lands. [1]
[1] www.newswire.ca
[2] globalnews.ca
- Build Canada Homes prioritizes non-market housing for:
- Low-income and minimum-wage workers
- Seniors and students
- Unhoused individuals and those at risk of homelessness
- It will fund transitional and supportive housing, often paired with health and employment services. [3]
- The agency works with non-profits, co-ops, Indigenous housing providers, and community organizations to ensure equity-focused development. [3]
- A dedicated partnership with Nunavut Housing Corporation will deliver 700 new homes in the territory. [4]
- About 30% will be modular builds, with hopes to use local manufacturing in Arviat once its factory opens in 2026. [4]
- These homes will contribute to Nunavut 3000, a broader territorial plan to build 3,000 units by 2030. [4]
- The region faces severe overcrowding and long waitlists—this federal support is a start, though many call it just a “drop in the bucket”. [4]
[4] nunatsiaq.com
- The Canada Rental Protection Fund is a $1.5 billion initiative under Build Canada Homes.
- It helps community housing providers acquire at-risk rental buildings, preserving affordability and preventing displacement.
- The fund includes:
- $470M in non-repayable contributions
- $1B in low-interest loans
- Inspired by BC’s model, it aims to stabilize communities and prevent the erosion of affordable housing stock. [5]
Funding
$13B total investment
Construction Sites
6 federal lands
Modular Homes
4,000 units planned
Target Groups
Minimum-wage workers, seniors, students
Northern Expansion
700+ homes in Nunavut
Strategic Goals
Streamline approvals, partner with private sector