Ottawa still pledging to double construction pace despite home building headwinds - Toronto Star

The City of Ottawa is maintaining its commitment to increase the rate of new housing starts by 100 per cent over the next five years, despite ongoing challenges in the home building sector. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mayor Jim Watson reaffirmed the city’s push for more affordable and inclusive housing options. "Despite the current headwinds in our construction industry, we are committed to doubling the pace of new housing starts," he said. Ottawa has faced significant hurdles in recent months as lumber prices have surged, contributing to a rise in building costs. Additionally, supply …