Virtual Industry Information Session
Housing Construction Plan – Phase 2
Thank you to everyone who joined ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and CFHA for the Virtual Industry Information Session on Phase 2 of the Housing Construction Plan.
Strong participation from industry partners made this a valuable discussion on upcoming housing projects for the Canadian Armed Forces and how to prepare for procurement opportunities under the program.
If you weren’t able to attend, the session recording and presentation are now available:
Session recording
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Here’s what you missed. ⤵
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ (ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ), in collaboration with the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA), invites industry members to participate in a virtual information session on Phase 2 of the Housing Construction Plan, part of the Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan (RPCIP).
This session will provide you with an overview of the scope of the work to advance new residential housing projects at Canadian Armed Forces bases and wings across Canada, as well as the procurement and delivery approach. Participants will also receive insight into how industry can prepare for and engage in ongoing and upcoming procurement opportunities under the program.
Attendance is optional but encouraged for firms interested in future housing projects under this program.
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What to Expect
Participants can expect an overview of:
- The national scope of the Housing Construction Plan, including phased implementation across multiple regions
- Planned procurement and delivery approaches, including:
- Modified Design‑Build
- Design‑Bid‑Build in select locations
- How industry can prepare for and engage in upcoming procurement opportunities
- Government priorities, including:
- Canada’s commitment to Buying Canadian
- Indigenous business participation
- Leveraging modern methods of construction to support speed, quality, and scalability
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Who Should Attend
This session is intended for:
- General contractors
- Residential construction contractors
- Architectural and engineering consultants
- Cost consultants
- Professional associations
- Other industries, businesses, or individuals involved—directly or indirectly—in supporting defence infrastructure projects (e.g., material suppliers, technology specialists, and related service providers).
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Project Scope
The Housing Construction Plan is a national, multi‑site program supporting the delivery of new residential housing for Canadian Armed Forces members.
It is anticipated that the following solicitations related to this program will be initiated in Spring 2026. This is conditional on receiving approval to proceed by the Department of National Defence (DND).
Location | Proposed Number of | Estimated Design and |
|---|---|---|
Gagetown, New Brunswick | 656 | $323M |
Greenwood, Nova Scotia | 208 | $95M |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | 400 | $182M |
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories | 32 | $15M |
Ottawa, Ontario | 280 | $128M |
Borden, Ontario | 210 | $96M |
Kingston, Ontario | 960 | $437M |
North Bay, Ontario | 78 | $36M |
Petawawa, Ontario | 1,114 | $507M |
Comox, British Columbia | 212 | $96M |
Esquimalt, British Columbia | 200 | $91M |
Bagotville, Quebec | 240 | $109M |
Montreal, Quebec | 200 | $91M |
Valcartier, Quebec | 1,120 | $510M |
Winnipeg, Manitoba | 240 | $110M |
Shilo, Manitoba | 184 | $84M |
Wainwright, Alberta | 94 | $43M |
Cold Lake, Alberta | 232 | $106M |
Edmonton, Alberta | 1,010 | $459M |
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It is anticipated that the following solicitations related to this program will be initiated in Fall 2026.
Location | Proposed Number of | Estimated Design and |
|---|---|---|
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | 24 | $11M |
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For more information on the project scope, please consult the .
Solicitations will be published on .
Questions?
Information session questions:
Email: andrew.webster@dcc-cdc.gc.ca
Questions related to the Advance Procurement Notice or active solicitations:
Contact the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ representative named in the applicable procurement documentation
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