An Act to amend the National Housing Strategy Act
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At a glance
The bill seeks to amend the National Housing Strategy Act. It aims to enhance existing provisions to better address the housing needs of Canadians.
Detailed summary
Bill C-205 proposes amendments to the National Housing Strategy Act. Its main objective is to enhance the effectiveness of the national housing strategy to better meet the growing needs of Canadians for affordable housing.
Key provisions include adjusting eligibility criteria for housing programs, increasing investments in housing infrastructure, and improving transparency in the allocation of federal housing funds.
The National Housing Strategy Act will be amended to incorporate these new measures, thereby strengthening the existing legislative framework.
Low-income Canadians, families, and vulnerable communities are the primary beneficiaries of these amendments, which aim to ensure more equitable access to affordable housing across the country.
Legislative progress
House of Commons
- First readingJun 10, 2025
- Second readingUpcoming
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
Senate
- First readingUpcoming
- Second readingUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
- Royal assentUpcoming
Recent debates
Official source: ourcommons.ca