Canadian PM, Mark Carney announces $30 billion plan to tackle homelessness
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WINNIPEG – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an ambitious $30 billion federal initiative aimed at putting Canada on track to end homelessness within the next 10 years.
The announcement was made in Winnipeg on November 6, 2026, as part of the government's newly introduced federal budget.
The initiative will focus on expanding affordable housing, constructing supportive accommodation and improving access to mental health and addiction treatment services.
As part of the first phase, the federal government has announced more than $1 billion in new funding for Manitoba.
The partnership is expected to support the construction of more than 2,000 supportive and transitional homes, alongside a new Winnipeg Centre for Mental Health and Addictions.
Carney said addressing homelessness requires cooperation between federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as community organizations.
The government believes that combining housing assistance with healthcare and social support services will help vulnerable Canadians achieve long-term housing stability.
However, the ambitious target will depend on effective implementation and cooperation across different levels of government.