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FederalBill C-227In committee — House

Bill C-227: National Strategy on Housing for Young Canadians Act

Sponsor: Braedon ClarkIntroduced September 18, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on parl.caOfficial version — LEGISinfo, Parliament of Canada

What this bill does

This bill requires the federal government to develop a national strategy on housing for young Canadians (ages 17-34) to improve their access to affordable and secure housing, including rental housing, student housing, and entry-level home ownership. It mandates stakeholder consultations, a conference, and parliamentary reporting requirements.

Plain-language summary by Legisail.

Business impact

This bill primarily affects businesses in the real estate, property development, and rental housing industries across Canada. Developers building rental units, student housing, co-operative housing, and entry-level homes could see new federal policy directions that shape demand, incentives, or regulatory frameworks for affordable construction. Property managers and landlords renting to younger tenants may eventually be affected by measures aimed at improving rental affordability and security. The bill is a strategy-development exercise rather than an immediate regulatory change, so direct day-to-day business impacts would depend on the strategy's eventual recommendations, but businesses of all sizes in the housing sector should monitor its progress.

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Where this bill is

First ReadingSeptember 18, 2025
Second ReadingFebruary 12, 2026
CommitteeApril 3, 2026
Next: Third Reading vote

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At a glance

Bill number
C-227
Type
Private Member’s Bill
Current chamber
House
Jurisdiction
Federal
Session
45-1
Official record