Gregor Robertson

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

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

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…
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New Housing Minister Says More Supply Is the Key, Not Lower Prices

New Housing Minister Says More Supply Is the Key, Not Lower Prices

National Times Bureau, May 17, 2025: Canada's new Housing Minister, Gregor Robertson, says the goal isn't to bring home prices down, but to increase supply. In a recent interview, he stated clearly: “We need to deliver more supply,” emphasizing that boosting the number of homes is the federal government’s top priority.Robertson's stance supports Ottawa’s broader housing plan. One major move is the $25-billion Build Canada Homes program, designed to push private developers to build faster. The government is also cutting the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on new homes priced between $1 million and $1.5 million to make them more…
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