Chamber
commons
Stage
2nd Reading
Introduced
Sep 18, 2025
Progress
This bill requires the federal government to create a national housing strategy specifically for Canadians aged 17 to 34.
Key Changes
- Requires the federal government to develop a national housing strategy specifically targeting Canadians aged 17 to 34
- Defines the scope of the strategy to include rental housing, student housing, co-operative housing, and first-time home ownership
- Mandates at least one formal conference with provincial, territorial, municipal, and youth stakeholders during strategy development
- Requires the strategy to be tabled in Parliament within 18 months of the Act coming into force
- Requires a follow-up effectiveness report to be tabled in Parliament within four years of the strategy being tabled
- Requires both the strategy and the effectiveness report to be published on a publicly accessible website
Gotchas
- The bill creates a planning and reporting obligation but does not itself fund any housing programs or guarantee specific outcomes for young Canadians
- The definition of 'young Canadian' is fixed at ages 17 to 34, meaning those outside this range are not covered by the strategy
- The Governor in Council has discretion over which minister is designated, meaning responsibility could shift depending on the government's cabinet structure
- The bill requires consultation but does not specify how much weight stakeholder input must carry in the final strategy
- The four-year window before an effectiveness report is required means accountability on outcomes is delayed significantly
Who's Affected
- Canadians aged 17 to 34 seeking rental or owned housing
- First-time home buyers
- Post-secondary students seeking housing
- Federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments
- Housing service organizations and co-operative housing providers
- Youth-serving organizations
Vibes
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Gotchas
- The bill creates a planning and reporting obligation but does not itself fund any housing programs or guarantee specific outcomes for young Canadians
- The definition of 'young Canadian' is fixed at ages 17 to 34, meaning those outside this range are not covered by the strategy
- The Governor in Council has discretion over which minister is designated, meaning responsibility could shift depending on the government's cabinet structure
- The bill requires consultation but does not specify how much weight stakeholder input must carry in the final strategy
- The four-year window before an effectiveness report is required means accountability on outcomes is delayed significantly
Summary
Bill C-227 directs the federal government to develop a national strategy focused on improving housing access and affordability for young Canadians between the ages of 17 and 34. The strategy must address rental housing, student housing, co-operative housing, and first-time home ownership, and must be developed through consultation with provinces, territories, municipalities, youth organizations, and young Canadians themselves. The bill was introduced as a private member's bill by Mr. Clark in September 2025. It responds to concerns that young Canadians face significant barriers to finding affordable and secure housing, whether renting or buying. The strategy must also consider existing federal, provincial, and municipal housing programs to avoid duplication and encourage coordination. The Minister responsible must hold at least one conference with stakeholders during the development process, table the completed strategy in Parliament within 18 months of the Act coming into force, and then report back on the strategy's effectiveness within four years of tabling. Both the strategy and the follow-up report must be published online.
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Vibes
0 responses
Recorded Votes
| Date | Description | Yeas | Nays | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 2nd reading of Bill C-227, An Act to establish a national strategy on housing for young Canadians | 169 | 152 | Agreed To |