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Canada’s Housing Design Catalogue now locked, loaded and ready to build

Lindsey Cole October 17, 2025 1 min read
Construct Connect Canada
Canada’s Housing Design Catalogue now locked, loaded and ready to build
AI Article Summary

The Canada Housing Design Catalogue, a concept initiated in the later years of the Justin Trudeau administration, has now been embraced by the new Liberal government. The catalogue reminisces the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation catalogues of 1947, with design renderings released in March. This updated initiative aims to streamline housing development across Canada.

What This Means for Canadian Contractors

This project shows how Canadian builders might benefit from standardized designs, potentially reducing the time and cost associated with custom home builds. For Canadian builders, this means more accessible and faster construction permit processes, and possibly cheaper and easier access to funding due to reduced project risks. Additionally, it can streamline procurement and supply chains by standardizing materials and construction methods.