
Government of Canada to provide an update on the Public Lands for Homes Plan
Ottawa, Ontario – January 28, 2025 – The Government of Canada will provide an update on the Public Lands for Homes Plan on Monday, January 30, 2025.
The plan, which was first announced in the 2023 budget, aims to help create more affordable housing options by providing provinces, territories and municipalities with access to surplus federal lands for the development of new homes.
The update will be provided by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion. Minister Hussen will be joined by representatives from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.
The event will be held at:
- Location: National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario
- Time: 11:00 a.m. EST
Media RSVPs:
Members of the media are asked to RSVP to media@cmhc-schl.gc.ca by 5:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Background:
The Public Lands for Homes Plan is part of the government’s National Housing Strategy, which aims to create more affordable housing options and reduce homelessness in Canada. The plan will provide provinces, territories and municipalities with access to surplus federal lands for the development of new homes, including affordable housing, rental housing and mixed-use developments.
The plan is expected to create thousands of new homes across Canada and help make homeownership more affordable for families and individuals.
Additional information:
- For more information on the Public Lands for Homes Plan, please visit: www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/public-lands-for-homes.html
- For more information on the National Housing Strategy, please visit: www.canada.ca/en/cmhc-schl/programs/national-housing-strategy.html
Government of Canada to provide an update on the Public Lands for Homes Plan
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