DUTTON, ON, Jan. 23, 2026 /CNW/ - Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada.
Central to that work, the Government of Canada launched Build Canada Homes, which will help increase the pace of affordable homebuilding to increase housing supply. Build Canada Homes will also help fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing – working with provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. It will build deeply affordable and community housing for low-income households, and partner with private market developers to build affordable homes for the Canadian middle class.
As part of the Government of Canada's broader efforts to respond to the housing crisis, work is being done across the housing continuum to respond to the needs of communities across Canada.
Today, the federal and provincial governments announced over $510,000 in combined funding through the Canada–Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) an initiative from the Canada-Ontario Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy.
Caledonia 3 is located at 1B Lions Road in Dutton, Ontario and is a new three-storey apartment building. The project includes 33 new units for seniors, with 17 of them supported through COCHI funding to maintain affordability.
The building meets energy efficiency standards and includes seven barrier free units, along with a common laundry room, elevator, and shared community space. It is within a short walk of downtown amenities and situated beside a long-term care home and daycare.
The past year has revealed there are limits to Canada's economic independence. Budget 2025 is tackling that challenge head on. It is our plan to take control and build the future we want for ourselves. It is our plan to Build Canada Strong.
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Our government is committed to providing communities the support they need to develop local solutions to homelessness. Access to adequate, affordable housing is the foundation for socio-economic success. It supports better education and health outcomes, better employment prospects, and better community engagement not to mention economic growth and financial security." – The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
"We are working hand‑in‑hand with all levels of government to strengthen our communities and protect our most vulnerable. Today's announcement in Dutton stands as a testament to the power of that collaboration. Caledonia 3 is far more than a building; it is a place where seniors can have a home, build community, and live in comfort and security. – The Honourable Rob Flack, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
"Congratulations to the Dutton and District Lions Club on the completion of Caledonia 3. This development represents a significant investment in our community by providing much-needed, affordable housing for seniors and reflects a strong commitment to strengthening our community by working together with all levels of government." – Mike Hentz, Mayor of Municipality of Dutton Dunwich.
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SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Contacts: Renée LeBlanc Proctor, Office of the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, [email protected]; Michael Minzak, Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, [email protected]
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