Canada: Government announces the intention to implement 'Buy Canadian' policy for construction materials under Build Canada Homes investments

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14 Sep 2025

In September 2025, Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency capitalised with CAD 13 billion. The agency will adopt a 'Buy Canadian' policy to prioritise projects using Canadian materials.

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Announced: 14 Sep 2025

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On 14 September 2025, the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency with an initial capitalisation of CAD 13 (USD 9.3) billion. Build Canada Homes will adop...

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