Update Type: Announcements

A new 10-year federal-provincial funding agreement with $171 million in federal support for Nova Scotia. The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund will fund housing and enabling infrastructure such as water and wastewater systems. Federal share: up to 40% Provincial share: up to 33.33% Notably, CHIF allows 100% federal stacking, unlike previous programs Launch expected early 2026

Natural Resources Canada will launch a new Buildings Call – Prefabrication Design Challenge and Demonstration Prize under the Energy Innovation Program in Winter 2026. The program will: Support innovation in offsite and prefabricated construction methods Accelerate the pace of housing supply across Canada Advance energy efficiency, building performance, and affordability