Canada’s next housing strategy starts with Budget 2026

Building a stronger Canada means ensuring everyone has a safe, affordable, and adequate place to call home.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to use the upcoming budget to advance major economic projects, but a growing economy cannot succeed as the housing crisis worsens, writes Marie-Josée Houle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion
BY MARIE-JOSéE HOULE
October 21, 2026

In these times of global uncertainty, Canadians are reflecting on the country we want to build. If the “buy Canadian” movement is any indicator, we are more united than ever. That’s becaus...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past week’s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MOST POPULAR

MORE Opinion

Firing back at Trump in the trade war

opinionBY SCOTT TAYLOR

Time for Canada to relieve women of the ‘third shift’

opinionBY SHARI GRAYDON

Canada’s major-projects focus needs an agricultural economic strategy

opinionBY JOHN SIMPSON

Canada can issue you a passport—and still ask you to prove you are Canadian

opinionBY AKOLISA UFODIKE

Next budget will be one of toughest in recent years

opinionBY DAVID CRANE