Canada's Economic Action Plan Housing Funding Overview

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting initiatives that provide adequate and affordable housing opportunities for Aboriginal people.

In Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada committed $400 million over the next two years to support on-reserve housing. The funds are dedicated to new social housing projects, remediation of existing social housing stock and complementary housing activities through programming from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).

Of the $400 million committed through Canada's Economic Action Plan, $150 million was delivered by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada for lot servicing, renovations, new construction of high-density multi-unit dwellings, and renovations to support the conversion of band-owned housing to private ownership. 

This commitment addressed immediate housing needs and assisted in the transition to market-based housing on reserves. It also served as an economic stimulus for many First Nations and rural areas by generating employment, the development of skilled trades and the creation of small businesses.

Over 4400 units were built or renovated and nearly 1,200 lots were serviced through the department’s $150 million CEAP allocation alone.