In September 2025, the Government of Canada launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will build and finance affordable housing at scale, while catalyzing a more productive housing industry. Build Canada Homes will apply a “Direct Build” approach overseeing and leading the construction of mixed-market housing on a parcel of land at Arbo that will enable 540 units and at five other sites in Canada Lands Company’s portfolio. Learn more about the Build Canada Homes initiative.
The parcel was chosen in part due to its readiness for construction and alignment with the project’s existing vision and municipal approvals.
Update:
On October 17, 2025, on behalf of Build Canada Homes, a Request for Qualifications was launched to engage potential builders for the development of 540 new housing units at Arbo Downsview.
Learn more about the Request for Qualifications and how to participate in this opportunity.
Other RFQ opportunities for additional Build Canada Homes sites will be available soon.