Canada Declares War on the Housing Crisis: The Biggest Building Plan Since World War II. Canada is making a bold and unprecedented move on housing. With the launch of Build Canada Homes, the government promises to double the pace of construction, create a new housing industry, generate thousands of skilled-trade jobs, and cut costs for citizens. Described as the most ambitious housing plan since World War II, this initiative could redefine how governments tackle the housing crisis. Is this the m