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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Sudbury
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-10-23 19:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Finance]The governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Greater Sudbury will receive up to $45.3 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP). In exchange, the City of Greater Sudbury has committed to eliminating development charges for all housing types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029, a policy expected to reduce homebuilding costs by up to $22,162 per home and unlock 3,320 new homes. The federal funding flows through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) under a 10-year, $8.8 billion cost-matched infrastructure agreement. The DCRP funding will directly support improvements to local water and wastewater infrastructure, specifically transitioning the Garson East Drinking Water System and upgrading watermains and sanitary sewers in the Maley Drive growth corridor.
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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Essex County
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-10-23 18:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Finance]The governments of Ontario and Canada announced up to $105.8 million in infrastructure funding through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) for regional and local municipalities in the County of Essex, including up to $51.2 million for Essex County, $77.6 million for the City of Windsor, $25.4 million for the Town of LaSalle, $11.8 million for the Municipality of Lakeshore, $8.4 million for the Town of Kingsville, $8.8 million for the Town of Essex, and $6.8 million for the Town of Tecumseh. In exchange, these municipalities have committed to reducing or eliminating development charges for all housing types between March 30, 2026, and December 31, 2030. Combined with a two-government agreement to provide relief on the full HST on eligible new homes from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the initiatives are estimated to save homebuyers up to $170,862 per home and unlock 36,372 new homes across Essex County.
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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Windsor and Tecumseh
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-10-23 15:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Finance]The governments of Ontario and Canada are providing up to $84.4 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) to the City of Windsor and the Town of Tecumseh in exchange for reducing development charges for all housing types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. Windsor will receive up to $77.6 million to reduce development charges by 70 percent, funding stormwater management and roadway infrastructure projects while saving homebuyers up to $49,452 per home. The Town of Tecumseh will receive up to $6.8 million to reduce development charges by 50 percent, supporting new trunk sanitary sewer infrastructure and saving homebuyers up to $18,078 per home. Combined with a federal-provincial agreement providing full HST relief on eligible new homes, these initiatives aim to unlock 19,263 new homes across the region.
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Q&A | Yukon energy minister says power bills could go up by 53% without federal help
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-22 12:31:09.0
Tags: [National, Energy, Infrastructure, Affordability, Governance]Yukon Energy Minister Ted Laking announced that Yukon power bills could increase by 53 per cent without federal funding support to address critical power infrastructure upgrades and a projected 60 per cent rise in grid demand over the next decade. Laking is lobbying the federal government in Ottawa for a 75-25 per cent cost-sharing partnership for infrastructure projects, noting that connecting to the British Columbia power grid is estimated to cost over $4 billion, which far exceeds the territorial government's $2 billion annual budget. In response to recent grid capacity strains, the Yukon government has repealed the Clean Energy Act, reallocated electric vehicle rebates toward home energy efficiency and heat pumps, and planned thermal backup generation utilizing Whitehorse Power Centres.
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P.E.I. non-profit eyes food hub expansion with possible federal funding
Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-17 19:47:43.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, National, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Affordability]The Prince Edward Island non-profit Growers Station is preparing to apply for federal funding under Ottawa's $3.2 billion, 10-year food security strategy to finance a major physical expansion. The organization aims to double its current operational footprint to increase cold storage capacity, improve distribution for small-scale local Island farmers, and establish an onsite retail and pick-up option alongside its existing online ordering platform. By scaling up physical infrastructure and delivery capacity, the non-profit intends to extend the seasonal availability of local produce and lower operational costs for both producers and small grocers.
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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Guelph
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-10-16 15:20:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Finance]The governments of Ontario and Canada announced up to $48.3 million for the City of Guelph through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) to support vital water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades, including the Biosolids Facility, Verney Booster Pumping Station, and Clythe Water Treatment Plant. In exchange, the City of Guelph has committed to reducing development charges by 30 per cent for all housing types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. This reduction is estimated to lower new home building costs by up to $21,623 per home, which, when combined with expanded HST relief on eligible new homes, could save families up to $151,623 and unlock an estimated 27,675 new homes.
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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Orillia
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-10-16 14:15:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Finance]The governments of Ontario and Canada are providing up to $11.3 million to the City of Orillia through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in exchange for the municipality reducing development charges by 50 percent for all housing types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The federal funding flows through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF). The reduction is estimated to lower homebuilding costs by up to $15,791 per unit, and when combined with expanded Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) relief, could save families up to $145,791. The municipal initiative and infrastructure investment—specifically supporting the expansion and modernization of the City's Wastewater Treatment Centre—are projected to unlock 2,025 new homes.
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New Affordable Housing Coming to Bradford West Gwillimbury
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-10-15 19:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Social Services]The Governments of Canada and Ontario announced nearly $15 million in funding through the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) to construct 99 new affordable housing units at 31 Frederick Street in the Municipality of Bradford West Gwillimbury. Developed by LOFT Community Services, the Bradford House project provides supportive housing for seniors living with complex needs, featuring integrated physical, mental, and substance use health services. The funding package includes $15 million from COCHI, $24,589,779 from the federal Affordable Housing Fund, and $150,000 in CMHC Seed Funding, alongside land donated by the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in St. Thomas
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-10-15 18:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Infrastructure, Affordability, Finance]The governments of Ontario and Canada are providing up to $19.6 million to the City of St. Thomas through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) and the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) to support the design and construction of a new wastewater treatment facility. In exchange, the City of St. Thomas has committed to reducing development charges by 30 per cent for single-detached and multi-unit housing, and 50 per cent for remaining unit types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. This initiative is estimated to reduce building costs by up to $5,961 per home, save families up to $135,961 when combined with expanded HST relief, and unlock 6,196 new homes.
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New Brunswick utility is proposing rate hikes over next three years
Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-07 18:31:29.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Energy, Affordability, Infrastructure]New Brunswick's public utility, NB Power, is proposing an average electricity rate hike of 5.5 per cent for each of the next three years, which would result in an increase of $13.25 a month for a home using 1,350 kilowatt hours. The multi-year rate application submitted to the province's power regulator is intended to help households and businesses plan ahead while addressing the utility's aging system infrastructure and $6-billion debt. If approved following a review by the New Brunswick power regulator, the new rates could come into force starting next April.
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Yukon premier touts 'improved fiscal picture' in territory with budget update
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-05 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Finance, Economy, Infrastructure, Mining, Affordability]Yukon Premier and Finance Minister Currie Dixon tabled the Yukon Legislative Assembly's fall economic update and a partial capital plan for 2027, projecting a revised budget deficit of $53.7 million—down from the previously predicted $82 million. Forecasted revenues increased by $23.8 million due to higher federal transfers, taxes, and resource royalties, while projected expenditures dropped by $4.2 million, and net debt is now expected to reach $776.2 million by year-end. The 2027 capital spending plan allocates $138.8 million for the upcoming construction season, targeting projects such as the North Klondike Highway, the Shakwak corridor, the Whitehorse hospital expansion, and housing in Burwash Landing, Mayo, and Teslin. Simultaneously, the territory's economic update projects slower real GDP growth driven by lower production at the Keno Hill mine and placer gold operations, alongside elevated local inflation expected to average 4.6 per cent in 2026 due to higher shelter costs, electricity prices, and a greater reliance on heating oil.
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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Barrie
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Date: 2026-09-28 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Finance]The governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Barrie is receiving up to $129 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in exchange for reducing residential development charges by 50 per cent from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The federal funding flows through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) under a cost-matched structure agreed to in March 2026, providing up to $129 million to upgrade the City of Barrie wastewater treatment facility infrastructure, including constructing a new digester, converting the biological system to conventional fine-bubble diffused aeration, and building an advanced nutrient removal treatment train. The funding and municipal development charge reductions are estimated by the City of Barrie to unlock 23,364 new homes, reduce construction costs by up to $62,223 per home, and save families up to $192,223 when combined with expanded HST relief.
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New Affordable Rental Housing for Families Coming to Pinehouse
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-24 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Infrastructure]The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, alongside the Pinehouse Housing Corporation and the Northern Village of Pinehouse, are funding the construction of a new sixplex providing six two-bedroom affordable rental units in Pinehouse, Saskatchewan. The project represents a total investment exceeding $1.67 million, featuring $951,600 through the Rental Development Program under the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative, $526,633 from Reaching Home, $196,863 from the Pinehouse Housing Corporation, and $15,000 in land equity from the Northern Village of Pinehouse. Delivered in partnership with the for-profit Pinehouse Housing Corporation owned by the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake, this energy-efficient development aims to alleviate northern housing pressures, reduce winter heating costs, and support low-income families and households.
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Edmonton's housing affordability predicted to remain solid
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-24 16:55:23.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Economy, Infrastructure]According to the Fall 2026 Housing Supply Report released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), Edmonton's housing affordability is predicted to return to 2019 levels within 10 years, moving from an average price-to-income ratio of 30 per cent down to 25 per cent. The CMHC report highlights that Edmonton has no measurable housing supply gap, driven by a sustained average annual start pace of 15,000 units, well-supported by recent high construction levels including a record-setting 21,337 starts in 2025. Realtors Association of Edmonton statistics note that Edmonton's average home prices have increased by more than 20 per cent over the past five years, while the city continues to experience strong economic growth of about six per cent annually.
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New Tiny Home Development Will Expand Housing Opportunities For Métis Citizens in Northern Saskatchewan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-23 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Indigenous, Infrastructure]The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, alongside the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), are investing a total of $3.26 million to construct 12 new energy-efficient tiny homes in Buffalo Narrows, La Loche, and Cumberland House. The project includes $1.5 million in joint federal-provincial funding through the Rental Development Program and the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative, complemented by a $1.58 million contribution from MN-S. Led by Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, the development will provide affordable rental housing for single low-income Métis citizens and Elders, with construction slated for completion by spring 2027.
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Protesters and counter-protesters clash at Mill Woods affordable housing site
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-17 22:44:17.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure]Approximately 30 protesters, backed by a petition of over 800 local residents, clashed with a counter-protester at a 68-unit affordable housing development site in the Mill Woods neighborhoods of Jackson Heights and Kiniski Gardens in Edmonton. Residents expressed concerns over a lack of public consultation and alleged that the project's scope shifted from a senior's housing development to general affordable housing. Marisa Redmond, executive director of the Right at Home Housing Society, clarified that her organization never intended to build a senior's facility and urged concerned residents to engage directly to address questions about the construction.
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N.W.T residents feeling strain of rising home heating oil costs
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-15 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Energy, Affordability, Infrastructure]Residents across the Northwest Territories face extreme strain as home heating oil prices surge to approximately $2.30 to $3.17 per litre compared to $1.40 the previous winter. While the Government of the Northwest Territories supplies subsidized fuel to 16 communities via its Petroleum Products Program—keeping prices around $2.54 per litre in fly-in communities like Wekweètì—unserviced municipalities such as Norman Wells experience severe cost pressures forcing discussions on winter closures of public buildings. Territorial infrastructure departments point to the existing senior home heating subsidy for low-to-modest income seniors, though many residents, such as Norman Wells Mayor Frank Pope, fall just above qualifying income thresholds.
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Downtown Edmonton real estate deal worth $61 million sees 26-storey tower change hands
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-05 11:00:00.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure]Edmonton-based real estate investment and development firm Leston Holdings acquired the 26-storey Pinnacle Tower residential and commercial property in central Edmonton for $61 million. As part of the transaction announced by CEO David Mitton, 200 of the building's 249 residential suites will be designated as affordable units with rent increases indexed strictly to inflation. Leston Holdings also outlined plans to revitalize the street-level retail spaces following recent sidewalk widening along Jasper Avenue and 121 Street, building upon previous downtown acquisitions including Edmonton House, David Thompson, and Axis Tower.
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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Mississauga
Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-09-03 16:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Municipal, Housing, Affordability, Infrastructure, Transit]The governments of Ontario and Canada announced up to $401.4 million in funding for the City of Mississauga through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP). In exchange, Mississauga committed to reducing development charges by 50 per cent for residential developments and eliminating them completely on rental units with one-bedroom plus den, two, or three bedrooms from January 29, 2025, to March 31, 2029. The federal funding flows through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) under a 10-year, $8.8 billion cost-matched infrastructure agreement. The combined measures aim to unlock 90,000 new homes by funding housing-enabling infrastructure, including a zero-emission transit maintenance and storage facility and integrated transit infrastructure in downtown Mississauga.
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Opening more child care spaces in schools
Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-08-31 20:15:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, Education, Social Services, Infrastructure, Affordability]The Government of British Columbia is providing a $5 million child care capital funding program through the Ministry of Infrastructure to 22 school districts to repurpose existing school spaces into approximately 1,200 new licensed before- and after-school child care spaces. Additionally, the Ministry of Education and Child Care is investing $20 million over three years for operating costs, $2 million for startup costs, and an upcoming $2.9-million fund in fall 2026 to create board-operated school-age care programs. Families utilizing these programs will benefit from fee reductions through the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
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