The Government of Canada is supporting the community housing sector to strengthen the performance, viability and effectiveness of affordable housing. To support housing research, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced funding of over $5 million to 20 successful submissions for the National Housing Strategy's (NHS) Demonstration Initiative and Solutions Labs Program that explore how to unlock capital, pool resources, adopt new housing models, and secure land for the community housing sector.
The Demonstrations Initiativehighlights solutions that support NHS priority areas and population groups. These solutions aim to spur awareness, knowledge and scaling of promising practices, strategies, programs, policies and technologies. The Solutions Lab Programprovides funding and expert innovation consultants to applicants to help them solve complex and persistent affordable housing problems. Solutions are identified, co-designed with a broad set of stakeholders with the goal of creating world leading solutions that can be rapidly implemented and scaled.
Community housing providers face unique challenges when creating affordable housing or preserving affordability compared to private sector developers. These challenges exist within financing, acquisition of land or existing affordable housing, development, construction, operation and replication The recipients below seek to advance the collective mission of the community housing providers sector and overcome these barriers.
Successful recipients include:
— Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (Québec)
— Renewal Home Development (British Columbia)
— RNDSQR Middle Ltd. (British Columbia)
— Bespoke Social Profit Solutions Inc. (Alberta)
— Union Sustainable Development Co-operative Inc. (Ontario)
— Daylun Inc. (Ontario and Yukon)
— Inclusion Canada (Ontario)
— Family Counselling Centre of Cambridge and North Dumfries (Ontario)
— Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op (Alberta)
— 4Sight Strategic Planning Advisory Services Inc. (Alberta)
— Association for New Canadians (Newfoundland and Labrador)
— Canadian Credit Union Association (Ontario)
— Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener Waterloo (Ontario)
— SVX (Ontario)
— Killick Ecovillage Co-operative (Newfoundland and Labrador)
— Daniel J Brant & Associates (Ontario)
— Four Pillars Community Housing (British Columbia)
— Living with Pride Foundation (British Columbia)
— The Lansdowne Consulting Group (Ontario)
A detailed list of these projects is provided in an appendix to this release.
Quotes:
“We need to accelerate the development of non-market housing. It is going to take bold new ideas, like the ones announced today, to move the needle in a meaningful way on housing. Our government will continue investing in the affordable housing sector and in innovative organizations who pick up the challenge of building a better housing continuum for all Canadians.”- The Honourable Gregor RobertsonMinister of Housing and Infrastructure, Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
Quick Facts:
— The National Housing Strategy (NHS) is a 10+ year, $115+ billion plan to give more Canadians a place to call home.
— In addition to the 20 projects being funded through the NHS Demonstrations Initiative and Solutions Labs, the federal government supports other initiatives for community housing such as Co-op Housing Development Program and Affordable Housing Fund – Community Housing sub-stream.
Additional Information:
— Visit Canada.ca/housing for the most requested Government of Canada housing information.
— CMHC plays a critical role as a national facilitator to promote stability and sustainability in Canada's housing finance system. Our mortgage insurance products support access to homeownership and the creation and maintenance of rental supply. We also actively support the Government of Canada in delivering on its commitment to make housing more affordable. Our research and data help inform housing policy. By facilitating cooperation between all levels of government, private and non-profit sectors, we contribute to advancing housing affordability, equity, and climate compatibility. Follow us on X , YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
— Find out more about the NHS Demonstrations Initiative and Solutions Labs.
— Those interested in learning more about innovative housing solutions and engaging with housing experts are invited to join the Expert Community on Housing (ECOH).
Backgrounder:
NHS Demonstrations Initiative: Funded solutions from 2024-25 continuous competitive intake process – Dated May 20, 2025 (Cohort 2)
Project Title Funding Recipients Lead and Project Location Collaborators3D Modular Passive (EQNX::save_”– “) Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue QuebecHousing Solution (EQNX::save_”– “) Groupe Action Logement Québec (EQNX::save_”– “) Fiducie d'utilité sociale 3D (FUSAT-3D) (EQNX::save_”– “) Ville d'Amos (EQNX::save_”– “) Association des professionnels de la construction et de l'habitation du Québec (APCHQ) (EQNX::save_”– “) Médusia (EQNX::save_”– “) HECO Innovation (EQNX::save_”– “) Jansen Industrie (EQNX::save_”– “) Université de Sherbrooke (EQNX::save_”– “) Université Concordia (EQNX::save_”– “) ÉTS Montréal (EQNX::save_”– “) SEREX et CTRIAccelerating Modular (EQNX::save_”– “) RNDSQR Middle Ltd. British ColumbiaMiddle Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) SRI HomesDevelopment (EQNX::save_”– “) FAAS (EQNX::save_”– “) The City of KelownaCommunity Capital for (EQNX::save_”– “) Union Sustainable Development Co-operative Inc. OntarioAffordable Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) Habitat for Humanity Waterloo (EQNX::save_”– “) Lynx Housing Developments (EQNX::save_”– “) Vancity Community Foundation (EQNX::save_”– “) Verge Capital (EQNX::save_”– “) Waterloo Region Community Foundation (EQNX::save_”– “) Maxwell Building Consultants (EQNX::save_”– “) Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (EQNX::save_”– “) Waterloo Institute for Social Innovation and Resilience (EQNX::save_”– “) Good InvestingHome Relocation and (EQNX::save_”– “) Renewal Home Development British ColumbiaRepurposing Program for (EQNX::save_”– “) The 'Namgis First NationAffordable HousingPower of P4: (EQNX::save_”– “) Bespoke Social Profit Solutions Inc. AlbertaTransforming (EQNX::save_”– “) Canmore Community Housing (CCH)Communities with a (EQNX::save_”– “) Municipal Housing Company (TBD)Mixed-Income Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) 2x Private Rental Housing CompaniesModel (EQNX::save_”– “) Town of Canmore (EQNX::save_”– “) Social Service Agencies (EQNX::save_”– “) Philanthropic Foundations and Social Impact InvestorsScalable Micro Factories (EQNX::save_”– “) Daylun Inc. Ontario and Yukonfor Sustainable, (EQNX::save_”– “) Yukon Housing Corporation (Government Partner)Affordable Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) Maya HTT (AI & Automation Partner) (EQNX::save_”– “) Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. (MARI) – Robotics Integration (EQNX::save_”– “) Bathurst Design & Build (Construction Partner) (EQNX::save_”– “) Yukon University (EQNX::save_”– “) NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada – Funding Partner)
NHS Solutions Labs: Funded solutions from 2024-25 continuous competitive intake process – Dated May 15, 2025 (Cohort 2)
Project Title Funding Recipients (Lead) and Collaborators Project LocationA Scalable Model (EQNX::save_”– “) Living with Pride Foundation British Columbiafor 2SLGBTQIA+ (EQNX::save_”– “) BC HousingSenior Housing and (EQNX::save_”– “) BC Housing Research CentreCare (EQNX::save_”– “) Urban Matters (EQNX::save_”– “) Dignity Seniors Society (EQNX::save_”– “) Health Initiative for Men (EQNX::save_”– “) McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia (EQNX::save_”– “) West End Seniors Network. (EQNX::save_”– “) Empacta Development ConsultantsAdvancing (EQNX::save_”– “) Inclusion Canada OntarioInclusive and (EQNX::save_”– “) Shift CollaborativeAffordable Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) City of Vancouverfor People with (EQNX::save_”– “) UNITIDevelopmental (EQNX::save_”– “) Pass HousingDisabilities (EQNX::save_”– “) Tapestry Community Capital (EQNX::save_”– “) SVX (EQNX::save_”– “) Sinneave Foundation (EQNX::save_”– “) Gatland Capital (EQNX::save_”– “) Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (EQNX::save_”– “) Canadian Centre for Caregiving ExcellenceBridging Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener Waterloo OntarioGaps for Racialized (EQNX::save_”– “) Overlap AssociatesWomen in Crisis (EQNX::save_”– “) Region of Waterloo (EQNX::save_”– “) Camino Well Being + Mental Health CaminoBuilding for (EQNX::save_”– “) Porchlight Counselling & Addictions Services OntarioRecovery (EQNX::save_”– “) Overlap Associates (EQNX::save_”– “) Wanner Mennonite Church (EQNX::save_”– “) Langs Community Health Centre (EQNX::save_”– “) Region of WaterlooBuilding Scalable, (EQNX::save_”– “) 4Sight Strategic Planning Advisory Services Inc. AlbertaLocalized Models (EQNX::save_”– “) Urban Mattersfor Affordable (EQNX::save_”– “) FCX DevelopmentsHousingDevelopmentCooperative (EQNX::save_”– “) Canadian Credit Union Association OntarioFinance for (EQNX::save_”– “) Ottawa Community Land TrustCommunity Homes: (EQNX::save_”– “) Kensington Market Community Land TrustLeveraging Existing (EQNX::save_”– “) Union Co-operativeCredit Union Tools (EQNX::save_”– “) Kindred Credit Unionand Capacity to (EQNX::save_”– “) Libro Credit UnionSupport CLT Growth (EQNX::save_”– “) Meridian Credit Union (EQNX::save_”– “) DUCA Credit Union (EQNX::save_”– “) Vancity Community Investment Bank a subsidiary of Vancity Credit Union (EQNX::save_”– “) Scaled PurposeExpanding capacity (EQNX::save_”– “) SVX Ontarioand capital for (EQNX::save_”– “) Impact Unitedaffordable housing (EQNX::save_”– “) Indwellintermediaries (EQNX::save_”– “) Laidlaw Foundations (EQNX::save_”– “) ACS Group (EQNX::save_”– “) Genus Capital Management (EQNX::save_”– “) Highstreet Asset Management (EQNX::save_”– “) Sacha Investments (EQNX::save_”– “) Enfin ImpactFinancing (EQNX::save_”– “) Killick Ecovillage Co-operative NewfoundlandCommunity Led (EQNX::save_”– “) Reclaim Community CDOHousing Projects (EQNX::save_”– “) Pivot Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) Green Violin (EQNX::save_”– “) Propolis Co-operative (EQNX::save_”– “) Concorde Cohousing Group (EQNX::save_”– “) Kiberry GroupFirst Nations (EQNX::save_”– “) Daniel J Brant & Associates OntarioNational Playbook (EQNX::save_”– “) Deloitte Canadafor HousingIntegrated Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) Association for New Canadians Newfoundlandfor Newcomer (EQNX::save_”– “) Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencySuccess: A Rural (EQNX::save_”– “) Bank of Nova ScotiaSettlement (EQNX::save_”– “) Royal BankInnovation Model (EQNX::save_”– “) Canadian Housing Transformation Centre (EQNX::save_”– “) City of St. John's (EQNX::save_”– “) Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EQNX::save_”– “) End Homelessness St. John's (EQNX::save_”– “) Refugees and Citizenship Canada (EQNX::save_”– “) Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (EQNX::save_”– “) Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism – Immigration Population Growth Skills (EQNX::save_”– “) The Purposeful GroupMobilizing Realtors (EQNX::save_”– “) Four Pillars Community Housing British Columbiafor Affordable (EQNX::save_”– “) Greater Vancouver RelatorsHousing Solutions (EQNX::save_”– “) Dexter Realty (EQNX::save_”– “) Performance Builders Ltd. (EQNX::save_”– “) Altus Group (EQNX::save_”– “) Urban MattersScaling Affordable (EQNX::save_”– “) The Lansdowne Consulting Group OntarioHousing Options (EQNX::save_”– “) St. Leonard's Society of Canadafor Justice-Involved (EQNX::save_”– “) St. Leonard's Hastings-Prince Edward CountyYouth (EQNX::save_”– “) CORCAN Industries, Correctional Service of Canada. (EQNX::save_”– “) Dr. Erin Dej, Wilfrid Laurier University (EQNX::save_”– “) Dr. Jessica Braimoh, York University (EQNX::save_”– “) National Youth Justice Network (EQNX::save_”– “) Department of Justice (EQNX::save_”– “) Canadian Observatory to End Homelessness (EQNX::save_”– “) YMCA of Northern Alberta (EQNX::save_”– “) Lucretia Brown, John Howard Society, Newfoundland and Labrador (EQNX::save_”– “) Foster Family Coalition Northwest Territories (EQNX::save_”– “) Operation Come Home (EQNX::save_”– “) Children's Aid Society, OttawaSolutions for (EQNX::save_”– “) Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op AlbertaCulturally (EQNX::save_”– “) Intelligent FuturesResponsive (EQNX::save_”– “) Catholic Social ServicesNewcomer Housing (EQNX::save_”– “) Right at Home Housing Society (EQNX::save_”– “) Communitas (EQNX::save_”– “) Pyrmont (EQNX::save_”– “) NiGiNan Housing Ventures (EQNX::save_”– “) City of EdmontonSparking the Co- (EQNX::save_”– “) CT Labs-The Lansdowne Consulting Group OntarioLiving Market to (EQNX::save_”– “) NORC Innovation Centre at University Health NetworkIncrease Affordable (EQNX::save_”– “) Rawlson King- City of Ottawa Council MemberHousing Options (EQNX::save_”– “) The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA)for Priority (EQNX::save_”– “) Ottawa Community HousingPopulations (EQNX::save_”– “) Operation Come Home
SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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