Program Overview
The Housing Construction Plan is a national, multi‑site initiative designed to support the delivery of new residential housing for members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The program aims to address current shortfalls by adding modern, high-density residential units across the country.
Execution of these projects is conditional upon receiving formal approval to proceed from the Department of National Defence (DND).
Phase 2: Spring 2026 Solicitations
The following projects are anticipated to initiate the solicitation process in Spring 2026. Design and construction will focus primarily on one- and two-bedroom apartment buildings using modern construction methods.
| Location | Proposed Housing Units | Estimated Design & Construction Costs ($M) |
| Petawawa, Ontario | 1,114 | $507M |
| Valcartier, Quebec | 1,120 | $510M |
| Edmonton, Alberta | 1,010 | $459M |
| Kingston, Ontario | 960 | $437M |
| Gagetown, New Brunswick | 656 | $323M |
| Halifax, Nova Scotia | 400 | $182M |
| Ottawa, Ontario | 280 | $128M |
| Winnipeg, Manitoba | 240 | $110M |
| Bagotville, Quebec | 240 | $109M |
| Cold Lake, Alberta | 232 | $106M |
| Comox, British Columbia | 212 | $96M |
| Borden, Ontario | 210 | $96M |
| Greenwood, Nova Scotia | 208 | $95M |
| Esquimalt, British Columbia | 200 | $91M |
| Montreal, Quebec | 200 | $91M |
| Shilo, Manitoba | 184 | $84M |
| Wainwright, Alberta | 94 | $43M |
| North Bay, Ontario | 78 | $36M |
| Yellowknife, Northwest Territories | 32 | $15M |
Phase 2: Fall 2026 Solicitations
Additional solicitations are anticipated for release in Fall 2026.
| Location | Proposed Housing Units | Estimated Design & Construction Costs ($M) |
| Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | 24 | $11M |
Procurement Information
- Contract Model: Most projects will utilize a Modified Design-Build approach to expedite delivery.
- Buying Canadian: Contracts will prioritize Canadian-sourced steel, lumber, and aluminum products.
- Indigenous Benefits: Solicitations will include mandatory Indigenous benefit target percentages for subcontracts.
- Official Postings: All solicitations will be published on MERX and CanadaBuys.
Note: For more information on the project scope and technical requirements, please consult the Advance Procurement Notice (APN).
