Federal · SI/2026-40 was filedIn force July 7, 2026 · detected October 1, 2026

Minister of Infrastructure and Communities named as responsible minister under the Build Canada Homes Act

Order Designating the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities to Be the Minister for the Purposes of the Build Canada Homes Act — under the BUILD CANADA HOMES ACT

Plain-language summary · AI-assisted · not legal advice

The Governor General in Council has formally designated the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities as the minister responsible for administering the Build Canada Homes Act. This means that minister now holds the authority and accountability for programs, decisions, and regulations made under that Act. Organizations, developers, and others dealing with federal housing programs under this legislation should direct inquiries and submissions to Infrastructure and Communities Canada. No changes to the substance of the Act itself are involved — this order simply clarifies which minister is in charge.

Who this affects: housing developers and builders · federal housing program applicants · municipalities seeking federal housing support · real estate and construction industry stakeholders

Source of truth: SI/2026-40 on the official source

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