In a world reshaped by geopolitical competition, protectionism, and rapidly evolving technologies, Canada stands apart. Our abundant natural resources, clean and reliable energy, world-class talent, strong public finances, and access to global markets give us a clear competitive advantage.
These foundations are already translating into results: investment is growing, major projects are being built, and businesses are reaching new markets at home and abroad. Budget 2026 keeps Canada on a path to meet both fiscal anchors: balancing day-to-day operating spending with revenues by 2027-28, a full year ahead of schedule, and keeping the deficit-to-GDP ratio on a declining path.
Today, the federal government announced over $14.9 million in funding through Build Canada Homes and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Affordable Housing Fund to help build 48 secure, rental homes in Regina. Namerind Place, located at 1840 Lorne Street, the building will focus on providing affordable rental homes for Indigenous residents, specifically women and their children.
Namerind Place will include a mix of one-, two-and three-bedroom units, designed with flexibility to create a small number of larger units that will address the needs of multigenerational families. A range of tenant support services will also be offered, aimed at fostering long-term stability, financial wellbeing, and community connection among residents. Supports will include budgeting and financial literacy workshops, assistance accessing benefits and community resources, and periodic tenancy check-ins to ensure residents have the support they need to remain stable and secure in their housing. The project will make extensive use of modern methods of construction (MMC), advancing Build Canada Homes' mandate of accelerating housing delivery through innovative, more efficient construction approaches.
The announcement was made by the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada alongside the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Member of Parliament for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, Chad Bachinyski, Mayor of Regina and Robert Byers, President and Chief Executive Officer, Namerind Housing Corporation.
The Government of Canada is making the housing investments that will help strengthen Canadian supply chains and create good jobs at every step of the homebuilding process - helping to build more homes and a stronger Canadian economy at the same time.
Additional information
- Budget 2026: Masters of our destiny
- Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong For All
- Technical Backgrounder: Government of Canada introduces the new Canada Strong Fund to give Canadians a stake in what we build
- Visit canada.ca/housing for the most-requested Government of Canada housing information.
