Housing: Why 2026 could be the turning point for building more affordable homes | Unpublished
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Author: Paul Welch
Publication Date: February 11, 2026 - 08:25

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Housing: Why 2026 could be the turning point for building more affordable homes

February 11, 2026
Whether you currently lack a permanent place to live or are renting and dream of owning your own home, there’s reason for cautious optimism in 2026.   Last fall, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the launch of Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency with the mandate of making it possible to construct more affordable housing at scale.  With […]


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