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Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, was at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to highlight ho…

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Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, was at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to highlight housing measures from the Spring Economic Update 2026 that will help build more homes in British Columbia—by growing the skilled workforce, speeding up construction, and supporting modern methods of construction.

Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, was at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to highlight housing measures from the Spring Economic Update 2026 that will help build more homes in British Columbia—by growing the skilled workforce, speeding up construction, and supporting modern methods of construction.

Published
May 5, 2026
Updated
Jul 17, 2026
Source
Government of Canada, British Columbia
Category
Housing
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1 min
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SourceGovernment of Canada, British Columbia
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PublishedMay 5, 2026
UpdatedJul 17, 2026

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