On National Housing Day, the Government of Canada marked a major step forward in addressing the housing crisis with the release of Build Canada Homes’ Investment Policy Framework—a new guide for how federal capital will be invested to deliver more affordable homes across the country.
Launched in September 2025, Build Canada Homes is Canada’s new federal agency dedicated to scaling up affordable housing. Its mandate focuses on speed, innovation, and strong partnerships to unlock stalled projects, leverage public land, and accelerate construction.
What’s in the Investment Policy Framework?
The Framework outlines the agency’s priorities and sets a new, flexible approach to funding. Build Canada Homes will prioritize projects that deliver:
- Ready-to-build homes within 12 months
- Deep and lasting affordability that meets community needs
- Modern, faster construction methods, such as modular and factory-built housing
- Collaborative partnerships across sectors
- Made-in-Canada materials that strengthen domestic supply chains
A new online portal launching in late November will streamline proposal submissions and give proponents the tools they need to bring projects forward.
National Housing Day Investments
The federal government also announced new affordable housing projects in BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and PEI—adding hundreds of new homes to communities across Canada.
Building Faster, Smarter, and Together
The release of the Investment Policy Framework marks the beginning of a new era in how Canada builds affordable housing. By combining innovation, collaboration, and strategic investment, Build Canada Homes is helping deliver the homes Canadians need—faster and more affordably.
Hi, this is a comment.
To get started with moderating, editing, and deleting comments, please visit the Comments screen in the dashboard.
Commenter avatars come from Gravatar.