WINNIPEG -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government has learned from past mistakes as it sets out its ambitious aim of eliminating homelessness within 10 years.
Speaking at a news conference in Winnipeg, he says past efforts by various levels of government have been inadequately resourced, poorly co-ordinated and not sustained.
Carney says he chose to make Manitoba his first stop after releasing the budget Thursday, because all levels of government in the province and its private sector have already come together to develop a plan.
The federal budget offers $11.2 billion to tackle homelessness over four years, starting next year, and $17.8 billion over 10 years.
The partnerships with other levels of government would see the federal government fund construction costs while provinces and other partners cover operations.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says there's a greater chance that homelessness can be solved this time, because all levels of government, including Indigenous nations, are working together.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2026.