MACKENZIE COUNTY, AB, Aug. 20, 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.
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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 Dene Tha’ First Nation and Little Red River Cree Nation announced more than $35 million in federal funding to help build 95 secure, rental homes in Mackenzie County across six projects. All projects are built on reserve for nation members. All projects are complete and operational.
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.
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“Improving Indigenous housing outcomes is a priority for the Government of Canada. Our investments have gone a long way to effectively support those who need it most by quickly providing new affordable housing units to individuals and families, while addressing the unique barriers faced by communities such as First Nations in Alberta. This funding has provided immediate support to create safe and stable housing for Indigenous Peoples across Alberta.”– The Honourable Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
“Communities are best placed to determine the housing supports their residents need. For Dene Tha’ First Nation and Little Red River Cree Nation, that includes a mix of housing options such as shelters, transitional housing, and accessible rental units. By investing in community-led solutions, we are expanding access to safe and affordable housing and improving outcomes for Indigenous Peoples across the province.” – The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services