Under Poilievre and the Conservatives Home Prices Jumped 70% and Rental Market Slashed

During the federal leaders’ debates, Jagmeet Singh claimed Pierre Poilievre only built six homes when he held the housing file. That number comes from a 2015–16 report showing just six non-profit homes were built that year using direct federal funds—all in Quebec. But that’s not the full picture.

The real number of homes built with federal help during Poilievre’s time is 3,742. That includes non-profit housing supported by federal funds, even if built by other groups. The 200,000 number Poilievre cited during debates refers to all housing built in Canada at the time—mostly by private developers with no federal connection.

Under the Harper government, home prices jumped 70%, and 800,000 affordable rentals were sold off. Poilievre also voted against affordable housing measures several times.

Sources:

Did Poilievre only build 6 homes when he was housing minister?https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/18/analysis/did-poilievre-only-build-6-homes-when-he-was-housing-minister

Singh accuses Poilievre of only building six homes in his time as housing minister: https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/04/17/singh-accuses-poilievre-of-only-building-six-homes-in-his-time-as-housing-minister-2/

English-Language Federal Leaders' Debate: https://www.cpac.ca/leaders-debates/episode/english-language-federal-leaders-debate?id=feea0543-1feb-4cfd-bdad-bfb82960f5f6

Toronto Star NEWS: Justin Trudeau claims Pierre Poilievre built just six affordable homes when he was housing minister. Here’s what actually happened: https://www.jennykwanndp.ca/toronto_star_justin_trudeau_claims_pierre_poilievre_built_just_six_affordable_homes_when_he_was_housing_minister_here_s_what_actually_happened

MSL composite house price index in Canada from 2005 to 2023: https://www.statista.com/statistics/198847/consumer-price-index-of-housing-in-canada-since-2001/