| The Premier Construction news aggregator for Canada L'agrégateur d'actualités de la construction incontournable au Canada

Ottawa’s New BCH Could Act as Developer

Monte Stewart August 18, 2025 1 min read
Connect CRE
Ottawa’s New BCH Could Act as Developer
AI Article Summary

The Canadian federal government's new Builds Canada Homes (BCH) program may function as a housing developer in various ways, according to a report by The Globe and Mail. Ottawa's roles could involve collaborating with contractors and investors to advance projects, ensuring low-interest loans are accessible. The article highlights the BCH as the largest initiative since World War II, focusing on affordable, factory-built, and pre-fabricated housing. The government seeks industry input to shape its plans for the program.