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Bill C-20 — Loi concernant la constitution de Maisons Canada

Loi sur Maisons Canada

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Introduced Feb 5, 2026·Last discussed Jun 18, 2026
Résumé

This proposed law, called the Build Canada Homes Act, aims to create a new organization called "Build Canada Homes." This organization would work to increase the number of affordable homes available across the country. It would also encourage the use of new and efficient building methods. The proposed law would allow Build Canada Homes to provide money to people or groups, including governments, to help them build affordable housing. It could also invest in companies that are working on affordable housing or developing new building techniques. Build Canada Homes could even build homes themselves. The organization would have a board of directors and a Chief Executive Officer to manage its operations. The government could give Build Canada Homes up to $11.5 billion to fund its work. This matters because it could make housing more affordable for Canadians. By increasing the supply of affordable homes and promoting innovative building techniques, the proposed law could help address the housing crisis in many parts of the country. It could affect anyone who is struggling to find affordable housing, as well as the construction industry and governments at all levels.

What MPs Are Saying
Liberal
Yasir NaqviLiberalAppuie

I think it's important to build more homes in Canada, and that's why we have a plan to do it. We've hired someone who knows how to get it done, and I hope we can all work together on this.

Bill Timeline
Introduced in the House
Feb 5, 2026
Approved in principle (House)
Mar 13, 2026
Vote on Bill C-20Passed
Yea Nay
Jun 5, 2026
Vote to limit debate on Bill C-20Passed
166 Yea159 Nay
Jun 9, 2026
Passed the House
Jun 10, 2026
Final vote on Bill C-20Passed
184 Yea140 Nay
Jun 10, 2026
Introduced in the Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Approved in principle (Senate)
Jun 16, 2026
Passed the Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Became law
Jun 18, 2026
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Bill Quality
Mixed

This proposed law creates a new government corporation called Build Canada Homes to help build more affordable homes across Canada and encourage new ways of building houses. It sets aside a lot of money for this purpose and gives the corporation many powers to invest in and develop housing. However, the law doesn't clearly define what "affordable housing" means, and there are concerns about how the corporation will be managed and if it will truly help those who need it most.

Things to Watch For

  • Watch for how 'affordable housing' will be defined, as this will decide who truly benefits from new projects.
  • The government has strong control over the corporation's decisions, which could lead to political influence on housing projects.
  • It is unclear how the corporation will ensure local communities have a say in where and how new homes are built.
  • The law gives the corporation broad powers to spend and invest money without detailed rules on accountability.
  • The corporation is exempt from some financial oversight rules that apply to other government entities, which could reduce transparency.
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