Housing Minister Robertson ‘well regarded’ for municipal background, but needs a vision for housing, say sector experts

Canada is still nowhere near the level needed to make housing affordable for the middle class, and despite Robertson's municipal bonafides, the federal plan is still not well defined, say observers and critics.

Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said the Liberal government 'is making generational investments that will build our economy and make our communities stronger,' in a Jan. 19 press release announcing funds that have resulted in 59,000 housing units in communities across Canada.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

January 28, 2026

Housing Minister Gregor Robertson has a strong municipal background to draw upon in his current role, but sometimes struggles to communicate the message of a government that lacks clear targets in a housing plan, according to sector experts.

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