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Canada Unveils Budget 2026, Housing Focus

Canada's 2026 budget allocates $11.2B to tackle homelessness, aiming to end it in 10 years.

Florent Kalfon · 5 November 2026 · 17 articles read

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Business conditions in Canada are improving with the 2026 budget's focus on homelessness and potential changes to Crown corporations. The Calgary housing market anticipates increased activity, reflecting positive economic sentiment.

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In this briefing Mark Carney · Government of Canada · François-Philippe Champagne · Crown corporations · Calgary housing market

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Canada's 2026 Budget Aims to End Homelessness

The british columbia parliament buildings display the canadian flag — Brian Zhu / Unsplash

The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, unveiled its 2026 budget, pledging $11.2 billion over four years to address homelessness. The budget outlines a plan to end homelessness within a decade by focusing on transitional housing and collaboration with provincial governments. The total commitment over ten years amounts to $17.8 billion. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to create sustainable housing solutions, according to Global News.

Impact Construction firms and public-sector agencies will engage in new housing projects, impacting the housing sector.

Sources: City News Toronto ↗, Global News ↗

Public sector

Canada Considers Changes to Crown Corporations

The Canadian government is considering changes to Crown corporations as part of its 2026 budget, according to the Ottawa Citizen. The budget suggests a potential revamp of federal organizations to improve efficiency and service delivery. Specific details on the changes are yet to be disclosed, but this move indicates a shift in the government's approach to managing public-sector entities.

Impact Public-sector organizations may undergo restructuring, affecting their operations and management.

Sources: Ottawa Citizen ↗

Markets

Calgary Housing Market Set for Confidence Boost

The Calgary housing market is expected to experience a surge in consumer confidence following the recent referendum, the Calgary Herald reports. The local real estate sector anticipates increased activity in the resale market as buyers and sellers adjust to the new political landscape. This potential uptick in market activity reflects broader economic sentiments in the region.

Impact Real estate agents and homeowners in Calgary may see increased market activity and transactions.

Sources: Calgary Herald ↗

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Also today in the local press

Here's how the U.S. midterm election results could affect Canada — The National Observer
Quatre choses à surveiller dans le budget fédéral déposé jeudi — Journal de Montréal
U.S. midterm results spark joy among Canadians but trust in America remains shaky — City News Toronto
PSPP: chicane ou affirmation? (2) — Le Journal de Montreal
Five things: What the federal budget means for your cost of living — City News Toronto
A closer look at Budget 2026 by some of the key numbers — Global News
Carney’s ‘ambitious’ but ‘risky’ budget eyes investment in uncertain world — Global News
Carney government lays out financial pathway to ‘investment supercycle’ and major projects — The National Observer

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