Commitments
Make generational infrastructure investments
Invest $9.027 billion over five years in major generational infrastructure projects across Canada.
Infrastructure and TransportEstablish a statutory appropriation of up to $11.5 billion for Build Canada Homes
Secures up to $11.5 billion in statutory funding to cover operational and program costs for the newly established Build Canada Homes initiative.
HousingMaintain funding for the Apartment Construction Loan Program and Indigenous housing supports
Preserve CMHC funding for the Apartment Construction Loan Program and supports to increase access to housing for Indigenous people.
HousingInvest $13 billion in Build Canada Homes
Provide an initial investment of $13 billion over five years, starting in 2025-26, to partner with industry, governments, and Indigenous communities to build affordable housing.
HousingStreamline Canada Public Transit Fund requirements
Identify and remove burdensome requirements in the existing Canada Public Transit Fund to accelerate the delivery of municipal and provincial transit projects.
Infrastructure and TransportReallocate uncommitted Canada Public Transit Fund money
Reallocate uncommitted funds from the Canada Public Transit Fund to the newly established Build Communities Strong Fund.
Infrastructure and TransportFund housing infrastructure and flood protection near Toronto's Waterfront
Provides multi-year funding for infrastructure and flood mitigation to enable housing development along the Toronto waterfront.
HousingLaunch the $1.5 billion Canada Rental Protection Fund
Establish a $1.5 billion fund administered by Build Canada Homes to acquire and protect existing affordable housing stock.
HousingFund the development of the Inuit Nunangat University
Provides federal support through the Build Communities Strong Fund or existing programs for the Inuit Nunangat University project.
Indigenous AffairsFund the Toronto Metropolitan University Medical School in Brampton
Provides federal support through the Build Communities Strong Fund or existing programs for the TMU Medical School project.
HealthcareRepurpose Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund resources for the Build Communities Strong Fund
Redirects existing resources from the housing infrastructure fund to capitalize the newly announced Build Communities Strong Fund.
Infrastructure and TransportRebrand the Canada Community-Building Fund and provide $27.8 billion for local infrastructure
Transitions the existing fund into the Community Stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund, maintaining planned funding of $27.8 billion over 10 years.
Infrastructure and TransportRequire private sector investment for regionally significant infrastructure projects
Mandates that proponents seek private capital, including through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, before accessing the Direct Delivery Stream.
Infrastructure and TransportEstablish a $5 billion Health Infrastructure Fund
Carves out $5 billion from the Provincial and Territorial Stream over three years to support hospitals, emergency rooms, and medical schools, exempt from the development charge reduction requirement.
HealthcareRequire provinces and territories to reduce development charges to access infrastructure funding
Mandates cost-matching and the reduction or elimination of development charges and housing-hindering taxes as conditions for accessing the Provincial and Territorial Stream.
Infrastructure and TransportInvest $115 billion in infrastructure over five years
Allocates $115 billion in capital funding over five years to support nation-building infrastructure projects across Canada.
Infrastructure and TransportInvest in the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and Arctic Infrastructure Fund
Directs investments through the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and Arctic Infrastructure Fund to bolster infrastructure and expand economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples and rural/remote communities.
Infrastructure and TransportIncrease the Canada Infrastructure Bank statutory appropriation limit to $45 billion
Amends the Canada Infrastructure Bank Act to raise the organization's statutory appropriation limit by $10 billion, from $35 billion to $45 billion.
Infrastructure and TransportMandate climate impact reporting in the national interest projects registry
Requires the public registry of national interest projects to explicitly detail how each project contributes to clean growth and Canada's climate change objectives.
Infrastructure and TransportCancel the Canada Secondary Suite Loan program
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will not implement the planned Canada Secondary Suite Loan program due to overlap with recent homeowner insured mortgage rule changes.
HousingPrioritize the Climate Insight Platform and Roster of Experts
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada will focus resources on two specific services within the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure to provide municipalities with technical climate guidance.
Infrastructure and TransportLaunch the Build Communities Strong Fund
The government will establish the Build Communities Strong Fund to invest in economic growth and infrastructure, partially funded by reallocating uncommitted capital from the Canada Public Transit Fund.
Infrastructure and TransportProvide $27.8 billion over 10 years to the rebranded Community Stream for local infrastructure
The government is rebranding the existing Canada Community-Building Fund into the Community Stream, maintaining its funding profile to support local infrastructure needs.
Infrastructure and TransportAllocate $6 billion to a Direct Delivery Stream for regionally significant infrastructure projects
This stream will directly fund regionally significant projects, large retrofits, and climate adaptation, provided proponents seek private sector investment first.
Infrastructure and TransportAllocate $17.2 billion to a Provincial and Territorial Stream for infrastructure projects
A dedicated stream within the Build Communities Strong Fund will cost-match infrastructure projects with provinces and territories, conditionally requiring them to reduce development charges to boost housing supply.
Infrastructure and TransportInvest in the Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Provide funding to the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to improve public transit options and ridership in rural communities.
Infrastructure and TransportFast-Track Approvals for Proven Builders and Multi-Project Applications
Creates a fast-track approval process for builders with a proven track record and allows for multi-project batch applications.
HousingExpand Housing Accelerator Fund to Reduce Zoning Restrictions
Expands the mandate of the Housing Accelerator Fund to further target and reduce municipal zoning restrictions and bureaucracy.
HousingCreate Build Canada Homes (BCH) Agency
Establishes a new federal Crown corporation or agency called 'Build Canada Homes' to directly participate in the real estate market as a developer and financier of housing projects.
HousingProhibit Federal Housing Support in High-Risk Flood and Wildfire Zones
Implements a ban on federal support or funding for housing developments located in areas designated as high risk for climate-related disasters like floods and wildfires.
HousingLeverage Pre-Approved Standardized Housing Designs on Public Lands
Utilizes a catalogue of pre-approved, standardized housing blueprints on public lands to bypass lengthy design approval phases, encouraging nationwide 'as-of-right' adoption.
HousingEliminate Duplicative Inspections for Prefabricated Housing
Reduces red tape by removing duplicate regulatory inspections specifically targeting the prefabricated and modular housing sectors.
HousingReform and Simplify National Building Codes
Updates and simplifies the national building codes to accelerate housing construction approvals.
HousingPublicly Report on Municipal Housing Permitting Timelines
Implements a public tracking system to monitor and report on the speed of municipal housing permitting and approval processes, increasing accountability.
HousingOffset 50% Cut to Municipal Development Charges for Multi-Unit Housing
Provides federal funding for municipal infrastructure (water, power, wastewater) to offset the revenue lost by municipalities when they cut development charges for multi-unit housing by 50% over a five-year period.
HousingDirectly Support Building Housing in Indigenous Communities
Provides direct financial support and partnership to Indigenous housing providers to accelerate housing construction across urban, rural, and northern Indigenous communities.
HousingExpand Canada Infrastructure Bank Mandate for Indigenous Projects
Modifies the investment mandate of the Canada Infrastructure Bank to ensure supported projects better align with the specific infrastructure priorities of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Infrastructure and TransportIntegrate child care requirements into federally-financed housing developments
Establishes a policy linkage between federal affordable housing funds and early learning facilities, requiring child care spatial planning to be integrated into housing development processes from the outset.
HousingMandate child care expansion in federally-financed public infrastructure
Introduces a new mandate tying federal infrastructure financing to the inclusion of child care spaces, effectively requiring lower levels of government to incorporate child care facilities into schools and community centers when using federal funds.
Infrastructure and TransportInvest in Northern housing stock and development
Invests in accelerating housing development and improving existing housing stock in Northern communities to meet growing demand.
HousingInvest in Northern hydroelectricity and energy projects
Funds a new hydroelectricity project and other energy initiatives in the North to provide safe, reliable energy.
Infrastructure and TransportExpedite funding and assessment resources for nation-building projects
Fast-track the allocation of financial and regulatory assessment resources specifically for the identified list of major interprovincial nation-building projects.
Infrastructure and TransportIncorporate barrier-free designs into upcoming housing catalogues
Integrate barrier-free and barrier-free ready designs into national housing catalogues to mandate accessibility in new federal building efforts.
HousingEngage municipalities on community infrastructure based on housing-first progress
Tie community infrastructure funding and engagement to municipalities that demonstrate progress on implementing housing-first policies.
HousingInvest in the construction of critical health infrastructure
Partner with provincial and territorial governments to fund the construction of new hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
HealthcareInvest in dual-use Northern transport infrastructure
Funds new dual-use transportation infrastructure in the North, including ports, railways, airstrips, and highways, in partnership with Indigenous groups.
Infrastructure and TransportEstablish a list of interprovincial nation-building infrastructure projects
Collaborate with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners to formally identify and establish a priority list of major infrastructure projects that cross borders and deliver strategic economic benefits.
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