Canada Launches $13B Build Canada Homes Agency

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Above: Mark Carney (L) and Gregor Robertson, Canada's minister of housing and infrastructure, in Ottawa, Canada, on Sept. 14, 2025. Image copyright: David Kawai/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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The Spin

Pro-government narrative

This bold initiative is exactly what Canada needs to tackle the housing crisis head-on. Build Canada Homes streamlines federal housing efforts by centralizing them under one roof, providing builders with direct access to public lands and expedited approvals. The CA$13 billion investment will leverage innovative construction methods that build homes faster and cheaper while creating good-paying jobs using Canadian materials.

Prime Minister of Canada

Government-critical narrative

Adding another layer of bureaucracy won't solve Canada's housing problems when builders already have the skills, trades and financing ready to go. The real barriers are excessive regulations and slow permitting processes that this new agency doesn't address. After six months in office, the government has created offices but hasn't built a single home, proving that more bureaucracy just delays construction.

CBC