Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Canada, Ontario, Toronto Unite for Dunn House 2.0 Housing
Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada, and launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will build affordable housing at scale, while catalyzing a more productive homebuilding industry.
As part of the initial $13 billion investment, Build Canada Homes was given the mandate to move quickly. One of the early initiatives included $1 billion to be deployed to build transitional and supportive housing for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada announced that the federal government, through Build Canada Homes, the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto are partnering with the University Health Network (UHN) to support the creation of Dunn House Phase 2, which will provide new supportive housing in Toronto’s Parkdale community. The federal government is investing $21.6 million for the development, with the Province of Ontario providing up to $2.6 million in annual operational funding, and the City of Toronto leading the delivery of these new homes as a public developer.
Dunn House Phase 2 will build on the success of Canada’s first-ever Social Medicine Housing initiative. Phase 2 will deliver 54 rent-geared-to-income studio units for at-risk seniors, with all residents having access to health and social services on-site. On behalf of the City, CreateTO will develop the site using modular construction to reduce costs and accelerate delivery, helping to get homes built faster for those who need them most.
Phase 2 reflects a highly collaborative, community-driven approach. The model was developed by the University Health Network’s Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine, the City of Toronto, and community partners. It recognizes that stable housing is a cornerstone of good health and integrates supports that address key social determinants of health, including housing stability, food security and access to care.
Today’s investment is an example of Build Canada Homes’ ability to move quickly and to increase the supply of affordable housing, with a focus on projects that are ready to be built and integrate innovation in its construction.
https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/canada-ontario-and-toronto-work-together-with-build-canada-homes-to-invest-in-dunn-house-20-to-provide-supportive-housing-in-toronto.html
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