Carney government aims to end homelessness within decade with billions in new spending

Toronto Star · Ryan Tumilty · 2026-11-05 21:15 UTC

The budget also includes another boost to the GST rebate and other tax credits to help those struggling to make ends meet.

OTTAWA — The Carney government is aiming to end homelessness in the next decade with billions in new spending for social housing, mental health supports and benefits for those struggling to keep a roof over their heads.

The housing pitch is part of affordability measures in the budget that also include another boost to the GST rebate and other tax credits meant to help those struggling to make ends meet.

In his prepared remarks, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the budget was about “ensuring no Canadian is forced to sleep on the street because they don’t have a place to call home.”

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