Canada, BC Announce Groundbreaking for 92 Co-Op Homes in North Cowichan

Canada announces funding for 77 homes in Victoria

VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 13, 2026 /CNW/ - Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada. Central to that work, the Government of Canada launched Build Canada Homes, which will help increase the pace …

$50M announced to build 77 affordable homes in Victoria's Burnside Gorge neighbourhood

Joint government funding of $50 million is going to help complete an affordable housing project in Victoria’s Burnside Gorge neighbourhood. This week, Victoria’s Member of Parliament, Will Greaves, announced the $50 million would go towards 77 homes, at 8 Chown Place, an affordable housing building for families and seniors living independently. He announced the news on behalf of the Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Mi…