National Housing Acceleration and Immigration Program (NHAIP)

 

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Goal: Build 1.5 million affordable and sustainable homes by 2030 through foreign direct investment (FDI), targeted immigration, and streamlined labour pathways.

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🔑 Pillar 1: Immigration Pathways for Construction Workers and Professionals

1.1 Create a Dedicated Immigration Stream – “Build Canada Express”

• Eligible Occupations (TEER 2–4):

  • Civil engineers, construction managers, architects

  • Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC specialists

  • General labourers, drywall installers, roofers, heavy equipment operators

• Eligibility Requirements:

  • 1+ year of verifiable experience

  • Language: CLB 4–6 depending on occupation

  • Job offer from an approved builder or developer in a designated region

Programs Involved:

• 🟢 Express Entry (TEER-targeted draws)

• 🟢 Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) – construction sector-specific streams

• 🟢 Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) → PR transition under Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)

New Pilot Proposal:

• 💡 “Construction Mobility Pathway” (CMP):

  • 2-year employer-specific or sectoral work permits with fast-track PR through a federal stream

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🌍 Pillar 2: Foreign Investment in Affordable Housing Development

2.1 Establish the Canada Housing Investment Fund (CHIF)

• A co-investment fund enabling foreign investors, REITs, and pension funds to finance housing construction in approved regions.

• Administered by CMHC, with capital guarantees and tax incentives for affordable units.

Incentives for Foreign Investors:

• Capital gains tax deferral on affordable housing projects (minimum 10-year hold)

• Fast-track business visa or PR for lead project executives & family

• Eligibility for Canada Infrastructure Bank financing partnerships

New Immigration Pathway:

• 💡Housing Investor Residency Stream (HIRS):

  • PR for investors contributing $3M+ to CHIF or 100+ affordable housing units over 3 years

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🛠️ Pillar 3: Regional Designation and Intergovernmental Coordination

3.1 “Build-Ready Cities” Program

• Provinces and municipalities identify high-growth zones with:

  • Available land

  • Pre-approved zoning

  • Infrastructure plans for transit, schools, water/sewage

Benefits:

• Priority allocation of foreign construction workers

• Access to federal housing infrastructure funds

• Fast-tracked project permits and tax abatements

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📈 Implementation Timeline and Investment Milestones

Year	Action Item	Target Outcome
2025	Launch CMP and Build Canada Express	25,000 new construction workers/year
2026	Operationalize CHIF	$5B in private investment
2027	Approve 25 Build-Ready Cities	150,000 new affordable housing units
2028–30	Expand to rural & Northern regions	Total 1.5M homes built

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🔎 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 🏠 Housing: 250,000+ affordable housing units started per year

• 🧑‍🔧 Workforce: 100,000+ new construction immigrants by 2030

• 🌍 Investment: $25B+ FDI in housing sector by 2030

• 🌐 Distribution: 60% of new housing outside of GTA/Vancouver/Montreal