Home Supply

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…