The federal government has tapped former CMHC chief Evan Siddall as the inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes (BCH), marking a pivotal governance shift for the newly minted Crown corporation. As BCH moves toward full operations, Siddall—a key architect behind the original National Housing Strategy—is tasked with the immense pressure of accelerating non-market housing delivery. Currently, Canada’s housing starts are trending at an annualized pace of 248,123 units, significantly lagging behind the 430,000 to 480,000 units experts estimate are required to restore affordability. While BCH has already committed to 17,000 units across 17 national partnerships, skepticism remains regarding its ability to scale effectively. For GTA stakeholders watching the intersection of federal policy and local supply, this appointment signals a transition from policy formation to execution. Will this leadership change bridge the massive 42% supply gap? Read the full analysis at the original source to understand what this means for Canada’s housing trajectory.
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