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Federal budget pledges to end homelessness within 10 years

Budget 2026 commits nearly $30 billion to end homelessness in a decade, a major federal spending commitment for municipalities and housing providers.

Photo: CBC News

What happened

The budget includes a plan to end homelessness within 10 years, backed by nearly $30 billion. Government of Canada+1 On November 8, 2026, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson visited Soroptimist House in Vancouver to highlight the plan. Government of Canada The government describes the initiative as an unprecedented federal effort to tackle homelessness and ensure all Canadians can live in dignity and community. Government of Canada

Around it

Regional Chair Karen Redman of Waterloo region said she hopes to see the homelessness pledge carried out and described homelessness as a significant issue that must be addressed as a continuum. CBC News The budget also included measures to fund projects that help local municipalities grow, according to Waterloo region leaders. CBC News

Sources

  1. Government of CanadaMinister Robertson highlights Budget 2026’s plan to end homelessness within 10 years
  2. CBC NewsEnding homelessness, promoting Canadian economy top wins from federal budget for Waterloo region leaders

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