The federal government is partnering with Ontario provincial government to build more homes, strengthen local infrastructure, and lower costs for families by helping municipalities reduce development charges, a key factor driving up housing prices.
Backed by Budget 2025’s Build Communities Strong plan, the Government of Canada is working with provinces and municipalities to cut barriers to housing construction, invest in core infrastructure, and support communities as they grow.
“This is about making housing more affordable and communities more livable,” said MP Sidhu. “By partnering with provinces and municipalities like the City of Brampton to invest in infrastructure, we can help reduce development charges, speed up construction, and deliver the homes Canadians need — while ensuring cities have the services residents depend on.”
As part of the Canada–Ontario Partnership to Build Homes, Transit and Communities, the federal government is committing significant long‑term infrastructure funding to support municipalities in Ontario that reduce development charges by up to 50 per cent. These charges — which help pay for roads, water systems, and transit — have become a major cost driver in new housing, often passed directly on to homebuyers and renters.
“This partnership shows what’s possible when all levels of governments work together,” Sidhu added. “Federal infrastructure investments mean cities like the City of Brampton don’t have to choose between building homes and maintaining essential services. We’re helping unlock more housing while protecting existing taxpayers.”
Budget 2025’s Build Communities Strong Fund will invest tens of billions of dollars over the next decade in housing‑enabling infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, transit, roads, and other essential community assets. By covering infrastructure costs upfront, the federal government is helping municipalities lower fees on new housing and get projects moving faster.
“This is a practical, balanced approach to the housing challenge,” said Sidhu. “Lower upfront costs for builders, more certainty for municipalities, and more homes for Canadians — that’s a win for everyone.”
The Government of Canada remains focused on tackling the housing shortage from every angle — boosting supply, lowering costs, and partnering with provinces, municipalities, and the private sector to build strong, inclusive communities where Canadians can live, work, and thrive.