Fortier highlights Budget 2026 housing measures in Ottawa event

The parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs promoted Budget 2026's supportive and transitional housing spending, part of what the department calls a nearly $30 billion national commitment.

Ottawa, ON

By Claire Whitmore Federal Politics Published 8 November 2026, 18:08 UTC 1 source 1 min read

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Mona Fortier, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, highlighted Budget 2026's investments in supportive and transitional housing at an event in Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada said in a release dated Nov. 8.¹

The department described the measures as part of a nearly $30 billion national commitment to expand housing options, strengthen essential services and help more Canadians access safe, stable homes. The release did not break down the supportive and transitional housing amounts or say when the funding would flow.¹

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