Should the federal government create Build Canada Homes to build non-market housing?

The federal government has proposed Build Canada Homes, a new Crown corporation dedicated to building affordable and non-market housing, as part of its pledge to reach 500,000 housing completions per year — nearly double Canada's historical record of about 260,000. Supporters argue Canada's non-market housing supply lags far behind peer countries and that a dedicated federal builder is the fastest way to close the gap. Opponents question why a fourth federal housing agency is needed and argue the money would do more in the hands of provinces, municipalities, or private builders. Should the federal government create Build Canada Homes?