Photo Credit: CNW for CMHC Picture of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull–Aylmer, and Maude Mar

🇨🇦🍁💵🏠 The Federal Government Supports an Innovative Shelter for People Experiencing Homelessness in Gatineau

Monday, 16 March 2026 04:36.PM

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Far too many people in Canada 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 build affordable housing across Canada.

Central to that work, the Government of Canada launched Build Canada Homes, which is helping to increase the pace of affordable homebuilding. Build Canada Homes is also helping to fight homelessness by building transitional and supportive housing – working with provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. It is building deeply affordable and community housing for low-income households and is partnering with private market developers to build affordable homes for the Canadian middle class.

As part of the Government of Canada's overall efforts to tackle the housing crisis, investments are being made across the entire housing continuum to meet the needs of communities nationwide.

Today, the federal government announced an investment of $2.5 million to support the Village Transitiôn project. Located in the heart of Gatineau, Village Transitiôn is made up of converted marine containers. It is an innovative solution to help alleviate the homelessness crisis and provides a safe living environment for some 100 people experiencing homelessness as well as the specialized support of a team of workers at all times.

The announcement was made by the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada He was joined by the Honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull–Aylmer, and Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, Mayor of Gatineau.

The Government of Canada is making investments in housing that will help strengthen Canadian supply chains and create good jobs at every stage of the residential construction process. These investments will help build more housing and strengthen the Canadian economy at the same time.

"Our government is determined to help municipalities find local solutions to homelessness. This project will quickly address the pressing housing needs of Gatineau's most vulnerable residents, including those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It's also another step in our bold and ambitious plan to build Canada strong."
– The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

Quick Facts

• The Affordable Housing Innovation Fund provides $615.5 million for projects featuring new funding models and innovative construction techniques. This investment is on track to support up to 24,691 units in total.
• Funding provided for this housing project is as follows:
• $2.5 million from the federal government, through the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund (AHIF).
• $1.5 million from the City of Gatineau.

SOURCE: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)