Marit Stiles: How governments can get back to building affordable housing

June 3, 2025

The prime minister’s “Build Canada Homes” proposal mirrors what we’ve long called for as Ontario’s official opposition: “Homes Ontario” — a public agency with a clear mandate to finance, build and deliver hundreds of thousands of permanently affordable homes. Built on public land. Built at scale. Built with non-profit, co-op and supportive housing partners at the table from day one.