The Manitoba government is investing up to $73 million to help create up to 821 new homes across Manitoba as part of the Build Canada Homes partnership with the Government of Canada and the City of Winnipeg.
“Building more homes faster is one of the most important things we can do to make life more affordable for Canadians, and it goes hand in hand with investing in the infrastructure communities need to grow,” said federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson, minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. “This new partnership with the Manitoba government and the City of Winnipeg will help cut the costs of building, unlock new housing supply and get shovels in the ground sooner. By working together with the province and the city, we’re making it easier to build the homes Manitobans need, while creating good jobs and supporting strong, growing communities.”
The Manitoba government’s contribution includes up to $21.3 million in capital funding and other supports, as well as $51.7 million in operating funding to ensure homes remain affordable and supportive services are available to residents over the long term.
“This funding will create hundreds of new homes for Manitobans while ensuring services and supports are in place to help people succeed,” said Manitoba Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith. “Through strong partnerships with the federal government, the City of Winnipeg and community organizations, we’re creating housing that meets people where they are and helps build stronger communities.”
The partnership will support the creation of up to 821 new homes, including 811 units in Winnipeg and 10 units in Swan River, with construction expected to begin in spring 2027, Smith noted.
The new builds are designed to address a range of housing needs and affordability levels, the minister noted, adding that the projects are expected to include:
- at least 206 supportive and transitional housing units for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability,
- 87 units for very-low-income households,
- 254 units for low- and moderate-income households,
- 200 units for middle-income households, and
- 74 market-rate units.
A key feature of the initiative is its focus on community ownership. The developments will be owned and operated by non-profit, Indigenous, Black-led and other mission-driven housing organizations, helping ensure homes remain affordable and connected to local community needs, the ministers noted.
The new builds are expected to be completed by June 30, 2029, subject to project readiness, approvals and final agreements, Smith said.
The initiative builds on the Manitoba government’s Housing Starts Here strategy, which is focused on increasing housing supply, accelerating new construction and expanding affordable, supportive and transitional housing options provincewide, Smith noted.
Build Canada Homes works with provincial, municipal and Indigenous governments, non-profits and other housing partners to accelerate housing development through capital investment, financing and other flexible tools.
