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10 Sep

Alberta and Build Canada Homes Partner in $385-Million Drive to Expand Affordable Housing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAffordable Housing, Alberta housing, Build Canada Homes, Gregor Robertson, Nathan Neudorf

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma) — The Government of Alberta has joined forces with Build Canada Homes to deliver over $385 million in combined funding aimed at expanding below-market housing options throughout the province. The collaborative initiative will finance 21 development proposals this year, adding a minimum of 1,460 subsidized units designed to ease living cost pressures for lower-income households. Under the framework, the provincial administration has pledged upwards of $165 million through dedicated vehicles such as the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, while Build Canada Homes is injecting up to $220 million via a mixture of direct grants and low-interest loans. The…

31 May

Carney Vows to Shield Cities from Tariffs Through Ambitious Nation-Building Projects

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBuild Canada Homes, infrastructure projects, Mark Carney, nation-building, Tariffs

Ottawa, May 31, 2025 – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday day that his government will launch a sweeping wave of nation-building infrastructure projects aimed at insulating Canadian cities from the economic shock of foreign tariffs, especially those imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump.Carney's remarks come amid growing concern over the U.S.'s recently reinstated tariffs, which threaten key sectors of Canada’s economy. Speaking from Parliament Hill, the Prime Minister outlined a strategy focused on high-impact investments in urban transportation, energy grids, and housing development to bolster domestic resilience.“Our cities are the heartbeat of this country,”…