REGINA, SK, Sept. 2, 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 build affordable housing across the country. We are focused on building great neighbourhoods that Canadians want to, and can afford to live in.

Central to that work, the Government of Canada has launched Build Canada Homes, which is helping increase the pace of affordable homebuilding. Build Canada Homes is also helping fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing – working with provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. It is building deeply affordable and community housing for low-income households, and partnering 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, investments are being made across the housing continuum to respond to the needs of communities across Canada.

Today, the federal government, along with Métis Nation—Saskatchewan, announced the groundbreaking of a new transitional housing project in Regina. The project received $4.5 million in funding through the federal Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative (ISTHI) and will provide 16 units for Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals fleeing domestic violence.

The Government of Canada is making the housing investments that will help strengthen Canadian supply chains and create good jobs at every step of the homebuilding process – helping to build more homes and a stronger Canadian economy at the same time.

Quotes:
"Communities across Saskatchewan know their needs best. We have been proud to partner with MN-S to build these new transitional homes for members of the community so they can have culturally appropriate housing close to family, community, and supports. By working with our partners, we are helping build stronger communities."  – The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

"Today's groundbreaking is a meaningful step forward for the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and the Regina community. The Coming Home transitional home will create a safe and supportive place for Indigenous women, children and families experiencing family violence, where they can stay connected to culture, community and supports. This is an important achievement for the community, and I look forward to seeing Coming Home become a reality." –
The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services

"Our MN–S government is making inroads when it comes to closing important service gaps in communities where our citizens are most in need. With close partnerships like the one we've established with CMHC, we're about to lay the foundation together for something that can make real positive changes in the lives of families currently involved in abusive relationships. With long-term, safe, and affordable housing units and services on-site, we set them up for success." – Loretta King, MN–S Child and Family Services Minister

Quick Facts:

• The $724.1 million Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative was launched in November 2021 to support the construction of additional shelters and transitional homes for Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals fleeing gender-based violence, including in urban areas and in the North. The program is now closed.
  • The program was co-designed with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada and the co-op housing sector to ensure it addresses the sector's unique needs, including capacity-building support for applicants.
• Funding provided for this project is as follows:
• • $4.5 million from the federal government through ISTHI
  • Ongoing operating funding from the federal government through Indigenous Services Canada.
  • $432,000 from Saskatchewan Housing Corporation

Additional Information:

• Visit canada.ca/housing for the most-requested Government of Canada housing information. 
• Build Canada Homes is ready to partner with organizations committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing across Canada. Learn more about the portal and the Investment Policy Framework.
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a federal Crown corporation and the foundation of Canada's housing system. For over 80 years, CMHC has supported the functioning of housing markets across the country through housing finance solutions — including mortgage loan insurance and securitization — while providing trusted, unbiased data, research and market intelligence to inform policy and decision making. Through its national presence, deep expertise in housing economics and finance, and a system-wide perspective, CMHC helps foster a more stable, well-functioning housing market that supports households, communities and the broader economy.
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SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)