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Ottawa created a $4.4 billion fund to jumpstart housing construction. How do we know if it’s working?

“There is absolutely no way to link outcomes in terms of housing permits, and HAF actions. None whatsoever,” said housing expert Mike Moffatt.


Published Jul 20, 2026 at 12:36am

Barbara Patrocinio
Marco Vigliotti
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Barbara Patrocinio
& Marco Vigliotti
Ottawa created a $4.4 billion fund to jumpstart housing construction. How do we know if it’s working?

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, waits with Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson before speaking at an event in Ottawa on Thursday, April 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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