I am pleased to announce the Town of Whitby will receive $5.4 million through Ontario’s Building Faster Fund, in recognition of reaching 80 per cent of our annual housing target in 2023.

This funding will help the Town continue investing in infrastructure that enables housing and supports community growth.

Whitby recorded 1,159 new housing units in 2023, representing 88 per cent of the target of 1,320 units assigned by the province.

Housing unit refers to new home construction starts, additional residential units added to existing homes, and new and upgraded beds in long-term care homes.

Thank you to Minister Paul Calandra and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for working with the Town to confirm our eligibility for this funding.

In March 2023, Whitby Council pledged to facilitate the development of 18,000 new homes by 2031 and we remain committed to achieving that goal.

Housing affordability and accessibility are essential to maintaining a healthy, inclusive community where people of all backgrounds and income levels can find a home that meets their needs.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jillian Follert
Public Affairs Coordinator, Office of the Mayor
Phone: 289.314.9101
Email: follertj@whitby.ca

Erin Mikaluk
Manager, Communications and Creative Services, Town of Whitby
Phone: 289.314.6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca