Legislation · Canada (Federal) · Federal
C-20 — An Act respecting the establishment of Build Canada Homes
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- Status
- Royal Assent Received
- Sponsor
- Gregor Robertson
- Introduced
- 2026-02-05
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill C-20, the Build Canada Homes Act, is a House Government Bill that establishes Build Canada Homes, a federal entity aimed at supporting housing development in Canada. Introduced in the House of Commons on February 5, 2026, the bill moved through both chambers and received Royal Assent on June 18, 2026. The legislation reflects the government's intention to create a dedicated federal mechanism to advance housing construction and affordability.
Stage timeline
Royal assent
2026-06-18
Third reading
2026-06-18Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-06-18Senate
Second reading
2026-06-16Senate
First reading
2026-06-11Senate
Third reading
2026-06-10House
Report stage
2026-06-05House
Senate pre-study
2026-06-04Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-05-04House
Second reading
2026-03-13House
First reading
2026-02-05House
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