Build Canada Homes and Alberta partner to deliver more affordable homes across the province

EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Build Canada Homes is scaling up the supply of affordable housing through partnerships that deliver more homes, faster, across the country to Build Canada Strong

Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, joined the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and The Honourable Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services and Minister Responsible for Housing, to announce a new partnership between Build Canada Homes (BCH) and the Government of Alberta. The agreement will support the delivery of at least 1,460 affordable housing units across Alberta and establishes a multi-year framework to align investments and advance a pipeline of housing projects to get more homes built faster.

Through the agreement, BCH will provide up to $220 million alongside more than $165 million from Alberta. Combined with approximately $238 million from additional sources, including municipal contributions, federal housing programs, non-profit and private partners, the partnership is expected to unlock roughly $623 million in housing investments and support a broad range of affordable housing projects.

The partnership is anchored by approximately 21 housing projects that will deliver more than 1,460 affordable homes across the housing continuum, including supportive and transitional housing. These projects will meet both BCH and Alberta's affordability definitions and expand housing options for Albertans facing the greatest housing pressures.

BCH is working with provincial, territorial, municipal, and Indigenous partners to build long-term housing pipelines that create greater certainty, attract additional investment, and support larger-scale housing outcomes. With this Alberta announcement, BCH has established 19 housing partnerships across Canada.

The agreement also advances BCH's commitment to modernizing how housing is built. Partners will be incorporating Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), including off-site and factory-built approaches that can accelerate construction, improve productivity, strengthen Canadian supply chains, and help deliver more homes in less time.

To support implementation, BCH and Alberta will establish a joint Collaboration Table responsible for identifying priority projects, coordinating investments, and advancing a province-wide housing portfolio. Individual projects remain subject to due diligence, underwriting, funding availability, approvals, and project-specific agreements.

Quotes

"Building Canada strong starts with building the homes Canadians need. This partnership with Alberta brings governments and housing providers together to unlock investment, build more affordable homes faster, and modernize the way we build. By strengthening our housing supply, supporting Canadian workers and businesses, and investing in new construction methods, we are not only creating homes today,  we are building the capacity Canada needs to grow and prosper for generations to come."
-- The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

"Alberta is the place to be, with more people choosing our province to build their lives and futures. This partnership will help ensure our housing supply keeps pace with that growth--building more affordable homes, strengthening our communities and creating new opportunities for Alberta workers and businesses."
-- The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada

"This agreement will help get more affordable homes built while ensuring Alberta's priorities remain at the centre of housing decisions in our province. By better coordinating provincial and federal investments, we can reduce duplication, make it easier for housing providers to access funding and help projects move forward faster."
-- The Honourable Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services and Minister Responsible for Housing

"This partnership creates the conditions for affordable housing to be delivered at greater scale across Alberta. By aligning investments, planning, and priorities, Build Canada Homes and Alberta are building a stronger pipeline of housing opportunities, creating greater certainty for housing providers, and attracting the capital needed to move projects forward. This is how we increase housing supply over the long term: by strengthening the partnerships and delivery capacity that make more homes possible."
-- Ana Bailão, President and CEO, Build Canada Homes

Quick facts

• Build Canada Homes will provide up to $220 million in funding, alongside more than $165 million from Alberta. The partnership is expected to leverage approximately $238 million from other sources, supporting roughly $623 million in housing investments.
• The initiative will support supportive and transitional housing, as well as homes for very low-, low-, moderate-, and median-income households.
• A joint BCH-Alberta Collaboration Table will help identify priority projects, coordinate investments, and support portfolio planning across the province. Individual projects advanced through the agreement will remain subject to due diligence, approvals, and project-specific agreements.

About Build Canada Homes
Build Canada Homes is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to scale up the supply of affordable housing across Canada. By leveraging public lands, deploying flexible financial tools, and acting as a catalyst for modern methods of construction, Build Canada Homes is driving a more productive and innovative homebuilding sector.

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SOURCE Build Canada Homes

Contacts: For more information (media only), please contact: Arianna Durgerian, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, [email protected]; Build Canada Homes, [email protected]