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 for Canadians aged 17 to 34
- Mandates consultation with provinces, territories, municipalities, housing organizations, and young Canadians
- Requires at least one formal conference with stakeholders as part of developing the strategy
- Strategy must cover rental housing, student housing, co-operative housing, and first-time home ownership
- 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 presented
Gotchas
- The bill requires a strategy to be developed but does not mandate any specific housing programs, funding, or binding policy changes — implementation depends on future government action.
- The definition of 'young Canadian' (ages 17–34) is specific and excludes people outside this range who may also face housing affordability challenges.
- The Governor in Council has discretion to designate which Minister is responsible, meaning the lead ministry is not fixed in the legislation.
- The bill does not specify a budget or funding commitment for either the strategy development or any resulting programs.
- The four-year effectiveness review timeline means meaningful accountability on outcomes would not occur until well after the strategy is first released.
Who's Affected
- Canadians aged 17 to 34 seeking affordable housing
- First-time home buyers
- Post-secondary students seeking housing
- Federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments
- Housing service organizations and co-operatives
- Landlords and rental housing providers
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Gotchas
- The bill requires a strategy to be developed but does not mandate any specific housing programs, funding, or binding policy changes — implementation depends on future government action.
- The definition of 'young Canadian' (ages 17–34) is specific and excludes people outside this range who may also face housing affordability challenges.
- The Governor in Council has discretion to designate which Minister is responsible, meaning the lead ministry is not fixed in the legislation.
- The bill does not specify a budget or funding commitment for either the strategy development or any resulting programs.
- The four-year effectiveness review timeline means meaningful accountability on outcomes would not occur until well after the strategy is first released.
Summary
Bill C-227 directs the federal government to develop a national strategy focused on making housing more affordable and accessible 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. It requires the responsible Minister to consult with provinces, territories, municipalities, housing organizations, and young Canadians themselves, including holding at least one formal conference. 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 bill includes reporting requirements: the Minister must table the completed strategy in Parliament within 18 months of the Act coming into force, and then produce a follow-up report on the strategy's effectiveness within four years of that. Both reports must be published online within 10 days of being tabled.
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