Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr Highlights Budget 2026 Plan to End Homelessness in Canada Within 10 Years
On November 8, 2026, Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr visited Kelowna, British Columbia, to outline Budget 2026’s nearly $30 billion strategy to end homelessness within a decade. The plan funds rental assistance, supportive housing construction, and integrated health facilities across Canada.
On November 8, 2026, Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr met with residents of the Society of Hope’s affordable housing in Kelowna, British Columbia, to highlight Budget 2026’s plan to end homelessness within 10 years. The federal initiative is backed by nearly $30 billion in total investment.
The strategy directs funding across several key areas aimed at expanding non-market housing, strengthening frontline organizations, and supporting municipal efforts. A total of $6.5 billion is allocated to renew and strengthen the Reaching Home Initiative, which includes support for veteran homelessness. Another $5.5 billion will renew the Canada Housing Benefit to provide direct monthly rental assistance to low-income Canadians.
To address housing supply, $10 billion is allocated through Build Canada Homes to support the delivery of about 25,000 supportive and transitional homes across Canada.
The plan also emphasizes integrated care. A new Integrated Supports Fund will receive $5 billion to build facilities combining housing, health care, mental health, and addictions treatment. This model builds on the success of Toronto’s Dunn House, where residents’ emergency room visits have been cut in half. Additionally, $2 billion is allocated for the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Health Infrastructure Fund to build and refurbish community mental health and addictions treatment facilities.