Housing and Urban Development in Canada
Compare recent bills on this issue across different governments.
Canada
View Bills →Appropriation Act No. 2, 2026-27
This law lets federal departments keep running and paying staff through March 31, 2027. It does not change taxes or benefits.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
Temporary fuel tax cuts aim to lower pump prices this summer. The bill also changes taxes, pensions, EI, payments rules, and food and pesticide orders.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Build Canada Homes Act
A new federal builder will fund and build affordable homes, using public land. It can partner with cities and non-profits and offer loans and grants.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2
This bill changes taxes, housing, work rules, and travel complaints. It bans most non‑competes, raises housing guarantees, and adds new tax and crypto reporting for businesses.
Status
Senate pre-study
Timeline
National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act
The federal government would build a plan to upgrade flood and drought forecasts. Better maps and alerts could help families, farmers, and towns prepare and protect homes and roads.
Status
Consideration in committee
Timeline
Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27
This law lets the government spend $11.1 billion for services and projects on the government's spending list. It keeps mail, rail, airport screening, housing, and Indigenous programs funded.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Federal housing cash for provinces
The federal government gives up to $1.713 billion to provinces to help build more homes. Provinces decide how and when to use the money.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Housing Cost Transparency Act
The National Research Council must publish plain summaries showing how proposed code changes affect typical home costs, timelines, and complexity. This only improves information, not rules or permits.
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First reading
Timeline
Ontario
View Bills →Fast-Track Housing, Transit, and Water
Creates province-wide rules for transit fares, services, and unified payment. Limits local planning powers, speeds housing approvals, and exempts non-profit retirement homes from development charges.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Public Safety and Adoption Overhaul
Adds new police powers, tightens adoption rules, bans some pill presses, and helps trafficking victims stop debt collections.
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Second Reading
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Open Cities to Fourplexes and Midrise
Makes it easier to build four-unit houses and midrise buildings on main streets. Municipal rules can’t block these changes and parking, setbacks, and appeals are limited.
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First Reading
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Heat Safety and Climate Adaptation Act
Requires paid cool-down breaks, water, and heat training for workers. Creates a climate adaptation plan, a fund, housing temperature limits, and stronger flood and wildfire rules.
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First Reading
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Enforceable Rights for Group Home Residents
Supported group home residents get clear, enforceable rights on privacy, care, visitors, and eviction. Agencies must support resident and family councils and respond to concerns.
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First Reading
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Budget Overhaul: Retail, Tickets, Pensions
Lowers some pension guarantees, changes taxes and privacy rules. Stores can open on two holidays and ticket resale prices are capped.
Status
Royal Assent
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Renters Gain Right to Summer Cooling
From June to September landlords must keep living spaces at or below 26°C. The rule starts no earlier than January 1, 2035, with phased rollouts.
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First Reading
Timeline
Rebates for HST on Homes
Homebuyers may get a rebate or on-the-spot credit for the 5% federal HST on homes, capped at $50,000. Details and who qualifies will be set later by regulation.
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N/A
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British Columbia
View Bills →Tenancy Law Repeal Moves Disputes To Court
Renters will take new disputes to provincial court instead of the tenancy board, and rental rules will be set later by government regulation.
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First Reading
Timeline
New Service Taxes, Investment Credit, Disability Benefit
Adds sales tax to many professional services and creates a new investment tax credit. Starts a monthly disability supplement and pauses some income tax inflation adjustments.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Close Overdose Sites and Suspend Benefits
It would close provincially funded supervised drug sites, require not using illegal drugs in funded housing, and suspend benefits after drug possession until treatment is done.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
BC speeds small homes, tightens short-term rentals
Most single-house lots can add more small homes after mid-2026. Cities must follow province rules and may face lower parking requirements.
Status
Royal Assent
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New Rules for Supportive Housing Tenancies
Supportive housing will get special tenancy rules and faster action when weapons are involved. Operators can limit access and staff entry, and the tenancy branch can approve or change orders.
Status
Committee
Timeline
Repeal Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Ends provincial tax on empty or under-used homes after a set date. Past years' filings, audits, and payments still apply.
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N/A
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Temporary Tax Cuts and Fast Approvals
You would pay less provincial income tax for at least two years. Cabinet can change rules to speed projects and cut public and Indigenous review.
Status
First Reading
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Land Title Notices for Aboriginal Claims
The government must notify property owners and add a title note when Aboriginal title claims or talks may affect land. An annual public report lists such claims.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Alberta
View Bills →Municipal Reform and Development Acceleration Act
Speeds up development, changes who controls local services and taxes, and sets new rules for libraries, seniors' lodges, and municipal employee pay.
Status
Royal Assent
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Omnibus Red-Tape and Time Reform
Clocks stay on UTC-6 all year. It modernizes land records, changes park powers, tenant notice rules, and waste and land-use planning.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Finance Overhaul: Data Levy, Disability Redesign
New finance law adds a data‑centre levy and redesigns disability benefits. It tightens tax rules and gives some legal protections, affecting families, tech operators, and investors.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Plan for Full Accessibility by 2040
Creates a plan to cut barriers in work, schools, homes, services, transit, and websites. Public input will shape new rules with deadlines to fix access problems.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
Streamline Licensing, ID Use, Resorts, Preserves
Makes licensing faster and lets you use provincial ID for services. Speeds resort approvals and sets rules for farm harvest preserves and land agent complaints.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Alberta housekeeping bill updates many laws
It fixes errors, uses business-day deadlines, and modernizes notices. Teacher listings are clearer; cities get simpler timelines; trades, health colleges, and business financing rules are updated.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Québec
View Bills →An Act to Enhance the Intervention Powers of Municipalities and to Amend Other Legislative Provisions
The city can acquire properties with unpaid taxes and sell or give small parcels to neighbors. More municipal buildings offered to non-profit organizations and childcare centers.
Status
Adoption
Timeline
Act concerning the City of Gatineau
This law grants or confirms powers for the City of Gatineau. It may affect permits, borrowing, and certain local projects.
Status
Adoption du principe
Timeline
Act concerning a property located in the territory of the City of Quebec
The law targets a single property. It clarifies ownership and access for the individuals involved.
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Adoption du principe
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Bill No. 1 on Credits, 2026-2027
This law allows for the payment of public services starting April 1st. Hospitals, schools, daycare centers, and roads receive funding without a tax increase.
Status
Présentation
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Centralized portal for affordable housing
A single window manages requests and may require information about your income and household. This can influence your rent and your access to housing.
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N/A
Timeline
Quebec Sets Rules for Supervised Drug Sites
Quebec requires approval for fixed supervised drug sites and bans them within 150 meters of schools. Permits last four years and include safety plans with public input.
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Adoption
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Quebec fast-tracks housing, updates municipal powers
Cities can speed up denser housing near transit and issue permits sooner. New tax tools, paused fines for older pools, and stricter transit contracting rules affect residents and builders.
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Adoption
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Quebec Overhauls Taxes, Rentals, and Health Costs
New Quebec law changes many taxes and credits. It adds foreign-asset reporting, limits unregistered short-term rental write-offs, removes QST from therapy, and lowers many public drug plan premiums.
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Adoption
Timeline
Newfoundland and Labrador
View Bills →AN ACT RESPECTING THE SENIORS' ADVOCATE
Creates a stronger, independent Seniors' Advocate who can investigate problems and get records. Care homes must forward seniors' requests to the office.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT FOR GRANTING TO HIS MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2027 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Funds government services for 2026–27 and keeps hospitals, schools, roads, and social programs running. It also lets officials move money for pay, emergencies, and federal projects.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT RESPECTING THE DISABILITY ADVOCATE
Creates an independent office to help people with disabilities get service problems investigated and fixed. It can receive complaints, investigate, mediate with consent, and issue public recommendations.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
AN ACT GRANTING TO HIS MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2027 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Allows about $4 billion to keep hospitals, schools, roads and services running until the full budget is passed.
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N/A
Timeline
Manitoba
View Bills →The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026
Sales tax is cut on most store groceries. Home tax credits rise, a new land transfer tax starts, and the government can build schools with child care.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
The Street Weapons Control Act
The law bans carrying listed weapons in public parts of towns and cities. Police can seize items and fines or jail can follow.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act
Sets firm timelines for zoning and planning decisions and limits some appeals. Creates fast minor subdivision rules and allows small livestock changes with a simple zoning memo.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Minor Amendments and Corrections Act, 2026
Updates wording and names across many laws. It improves reporting, lets agencies request information, and can extend time to challenge missed ticket convictions.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Real Property Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Land Conveyed for Public Purposes)
Lets cities and utilities register lasting rights on parks and reserve land. You may see buried pipes, lines, or maintenance work there.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
New Autism Strategy for All Ages
Requires a public autism plan in two years. It aims to improve diagnosis, school and child care supports, jobs, housing, and annual public reports.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
Construction Permit Deadlines for New Homes
Builders must start within six months and finish by set deadlines or the permit can be revoked. Appeals stop revocation while the Municipal Board reviews.
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First Reading
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The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act
Landlords must register rental units and can face higher fines. Old tenancy orders are hidden after seven years and landlords may show units before move-out with notice.
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Second Reading
Timeline
Nova Scotia
View Bills →Financial Measures (2026) Act
An Act Respecting Certain Financial and other Government Measures
Status
Reported to the House
Timeline
Caps Rent Hikes and Strengthens Tenant Rights
Limits annual rent increases to inflation and bans rent jumps between tenants. Gives 90-day notice, refunds for lost services, and stops blanket no-pet bans.
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First Reading
Timeline
Housing Accountability and Supply Act
Sets yearly housing-supply targets and public reporting. It expands public and non-market housing and boosts tenant protections to improve affordability.
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First Reading
Timeline
Administrative Measures for Housing, An Act Respecting
An Act Respecting Administrative Measures for Housing
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Royal Assent
Timeline
Halve Core Housing Need by 2035
Sets annual housing and homelessness targets, builds more public and non-market homes, and boosts supports so most households pay under 30% of income for housing.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Modernization and Tax Changes Act
It updates taxes, housing rules, bridge oversight, and entertainment rules. It cuts small-business tax rates, adds a 10% nonresident home tax, and lets savers use e-signatures.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Minister's Control of Regional Transport and Access
The law lets the provincial minister order road and transit work and creates temporary land access for builders with compensation and restoration. Neighbours may be forced to allow short-term access.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Rapid Transit Infrastructure Fund
Creates a fund to plan and build faster bus and rail service. It pays for routes, stations, and vehicles but needs future budget approval.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Saskatchewan
View Bills →Require Ready Land for New Schools
Cities and towns must secure and service land for new schools. The province can order action, charge developers, or withhold transfers if deadlines are missed.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Municipal Transparency and Governance Reform
Lets you find municipal finances, minutes and bylaws online. Changes tax, assessment, animal safety, and council rules affecting residents and property owners.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Modern Co-operative Act Overhauls Rules
One new law modernizes co-ops. It allows digital filings and meetings, gives members stronger rights, and sets clearer rules for housing, health, worker co-ops, and investors.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Modernizing Co-ops and Corporate Records
Updates laws to use the new co-op act and names co-ops in other rules. Businesses must record who owns or controls them and can use electronic shareholder notices.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Income Tax Credit Updates and Volunteer Boost
Sets and indexes key tax credit amounts and raises the basic personal amount. Doubles volunteer first responder credit, clarifies senior home renovation rules, and extends a fertilizer business incentive.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Fast-Track School Site Purchases
This lets officials use a new faster law to buy land for new schools. That may speed construction and ease crowding, but owners may face different rules.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Annual Rent Increase Cap Tied to Inflation
Annual rent increases are capped by a published inflation guideline. Higher hikes need tenant consent plus major upgrades or new services.
Status
First Reading
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Nunavut
View Bills →Northwest Territories
View Bills →Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act
Officials can order people to leave rental units linked to illegal activity and end tenancies. Innocent tenants may get help, but failure to obey can mean fines or jail.
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2nd Reading
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An Act to Amend the Real Estate Agents' Licensing Act
Home inspectors and property managers must be licensed and follow a published code. Approved forms will be required and rules set later.
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2nd Reading
Timeline
Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2026
Fixes wording and references across multiple laws. Ends pandemic time-limit rules and clarifies nurses are health care professionals.
Status
3rd Reading
Timeline
Yukon
View Bills →Budget Approves $2.46B for Services
This bill lets the government spend $2.46 billion on health, schools, roads, and homes. It also sets a $100 million contingency for emergencies.
Status
Third Reading
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Bridge Funding to Keep Services Running
Keeps government services running for two months while the full budget is finished. Pays for hospitals, schools, roads, and income supports.
Status
Assent
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Mid-Year Budget Top-Up Keeps Services Running
This adds money to keep health, schools, roads, and help programs running until March 31, 2026. It does not add new taxes.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
United States
View Bills →Major Housing Supply and Tenant Support Bill
Eases rules and funds pilots to speed home building. Adds renter help like an eviction helpline, inspection fixes, and savings escrow pilots.
Status
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs the House message to accompany H.R. 6644 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5825) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644 in Senate.
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Standardize Residential Centralized Mail Delivery
Sets clear rules for when the Postal Service can use centralized mailboxes for homes. It may change where residents pick up mail and who must install boxes.
Status
Introduced
Timeline
Require More Credit Data for Mortgages
Lenders must consider more kinds of credit records for home loans. People with thin or no credit history could have better chances to qualify.
Status
Introduced
Timeline
Disaster Loan Accountability and Limits
Requires SBA to report disaster loan funding faster and fix forecasts. If funds fall very low, SBA can limit new loans to ones with collateral until Congress provides money.
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 603.
Timeline
Firm Deadlines for VA Loan Assumptions
Sets time limits for approving VA mortgage assumptions and orders an Inspector General review of servicer compliance.
Status
Introduced
Timeline
Severe Weather Emergency Shelter Grants
Funds grants to expand temporary shelter during extreme heat, cold, storms, floods, and wildfires. Supports hotels, centers, supplies, and staff.
Status
Introduced
Timeline
Defense Construction and Veterans Funding Package
Pays for base construction, family housing, and veterans' care now and for 2028. It changes VA tech, hotline, benefits, and some buying rules.
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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End Prorated Federal Housing Benefits
Stops partial HUD housing aid until every household member’s immigration status is verified. It can also block HUD grants to governments or groups that assist people not lawfully present.
Status
Introduced
Timeline
Toronto
View Bills →Airport Expansion Could Block Housing Growth
If the runway is lengthened and jets fly, nearby people could hear more noise and face stricter building limits. Commuters may need big transit upgrades.
Status
Considered by City Council
Timeline
Temporary Cuts to Residential Development Charges
Cuts development charges 40–60% for most new homes for about three years and adds rental incentives. Federal and provincial money replaces some city development charge revenue.
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Adopted by City Council
Timeline
Major Deal Funds Transit and Housing
The deal brings funding for transit, housing, shelters, and highway upkeep. Riders get more safety measures; drivers face no immediate tolls.
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Adopted by City Council
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Protect Housing, Parks, and City Funding
The city wants the province to keep fees that fund parks, homes, and services. Cuts could mean fewer affordable homes and less money for parks and roads.
Status
Adopted by City Council
Timeline
Mayor Given New Budget and Veto Powers
The Mayor now sets and can veto city budgets and some by-laws tied to housing. Residents see mayoral decisions online; most day-to-day services stay the same.
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Adopted by City Council
Timeline
Legalize and License Shared Rental Homes
Allows rooming houses citywide with licences, inspections, and no parking minimums. Tenants get clearer safety rules; operators need annual licences and must meet standards.
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N/A
Timeline
Park Tree Removal Oversight and Planting
Sets rules for tree removal and replacement during park redevelopment. City permits apply on city land; the province will follow city standards on provincial land.
Status
Adopted by City Council
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City Backs Shelters, Seeks Federal Funding
City will pay one-time support to groups sheltering refugee claimants and asks the federal government for funding and a reception centre. That could add shelter spaces and speed housing.
Status
Adopted by City Council
Timeline