#39 Can the Government Really Build 500,000 Homes? Inside Ottawa’s Most Ambitious Housing Plan Yet!

Host Ryan McNeil is back, this time from his home office, to break down Ottawa’s most ambitious housing plan yet: Build Canada Homes. With a target of 500,000 homes per year, the Liberals claim they can outbuild the private sector. Ryan, a veteran builder, explains why this plan raises serious red flags.

From labour shortages to modular hype, regulatory promises to financial risk, Ryan unpacks what’s really going on and why real builders were never consulted. If you care about housing, policy, or construction in Canada, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

🔥 Topics We Cover
• The 4 pillars of the Build Canada Homes plan
• Why modular housing is politically convenient but logistically flawed
• How the government skipped consultation with real builders
• The risk of Ottawa crowding out the private sector
• Why affordability needs more than just supply

It’s not just about building homes it’s about credibility, capacity, and whether Ottawa is selling vision or fantasy

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The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are intended for informational and discussion purposes only. This content includes personal commentary and industry insights and should not be interpreted as professional, legal, or financial advice. Listener discretion is advised

Sources Referenced

🔴 Source: Liberal Party of Canada [03/2025]
Mark Carney’s Liberals unveil Canada’s most ambitious housing plan since the Second World War
https://liberal.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/2025/03/Mark-Carneys-Liberals-unveil-Canadas-most-ambitious-housing-plan-since-the-Second-World-War.pdf

🔴 Source: Government of Canada Housing Portal [2025]
Build Canada Homes Initiative Overview
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/progs-initiatives/index-eng.html