Through Alberta’s Affordable Housing Partnership Program, Alberta’s government has committed more than $12 million to the Jasper Connaught Affordable Housing Development, building Jasper residents and families stable, affordable places to call home.

“As Jasper continues to rebuild, Alberta’s government is proud to support housing projects that help the community build back better. By investing in permanent affordable housing, we’re supporting recovery efforts today and setting Jasper up for success for generations to come.”

Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services

“As Jasper continues to recover, my priority as Jasper’s local MLA is having Alberta’s government invest in the infrastructure and affordable housing this community needs. Projects like the Connaught Affordable Housing Development help the families of my riding rebuild and stay rooted in our community.”

Martin Long, Minister of Infrastructure and MLA for West Yellowhead

The Jasper Connaught Affordable Housing Development will be constructed along Connaught Drive between Spruce and Hazel Avenues. The development will consist of a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, including accessible units. Both phases of the project have been funded through Alberta’s Affordable Housing Partnership Program, with Alberta’s government committing $6.5 million for Phase I and $5.53 million for Phase II. The federal government is investing an additional $14.3 million into Phase I of the project, demonstrating the strong cross-government commitment to building affordable housing in Jasper.

The Affordable Housing Partnership Program was launched by Alberta’s government in 2022, as a key part of the province’s 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide Albertans with safe, stable, affordable housing. To date, more than $443 million has been invested through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program to build projects in more than 20 Alberta communities, supporting upwards of 4,500 new affordable households in every corner of the province. Funding for Alberta’s Affordable Housing Partnership Program is eligible for cost-matching through the Canada-Alberta Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy.

“Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Thanks to this partnership, we are fast-tracking the construction of accessible housing for those who need them most. Projects like the Jasper Connaught development prove that when we work together across all levels of government, we can get shovels in the ground faster and build the high-quality, energy-efficient housing that helps communities thrive."

Gregor Roberston, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure

“Jasper holds a special place in the hearts of Albertans and Canadians. Today's announcement addresses the need for housing in partnership with all orders of government. Residents have shown extraordinary resilience, but the work continues, and I am committed to delivering on recovery as the federal Ministerial Lead for Jasper.”

Eleanor Olszewski, federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Ministerial Lead for Jasper

Putting roofs over heads of Albertans

Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Albertans with low income have access to safe, stable and affordable housing. Alberta’s government is currently providing affordable housing to more than 60,000 households across the province, including rental assistance for more than 13,000 households. Since the launch of the Stronger Foundations 10-year affordable housing strategy in 2021, Alberta’s government is almost halfway to achieving its goal of supporting an additional 25,000 affordable households by 2031.

Alberta also leads the country in housing starts, with Alberta building the most housing starts per capita of any jurisdiction in Canada in both 2024 and 2025. Despite making up less than 12 per cent of Canada’s population, in 2025 Alberta built almost a quarter of all housing starts in the country.

If passed, Budget 2026 will invest $1.2 billion over three years to build affordable housing across the province, including $343 million this year alone.

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Quick facts

  • Alberta’s government has committed more than $640 million in funding for affordable housing through Alberta’s Affordable Housing Partnership Program.
    • The $443 million invested to date supports the creation of more than 4,500 new affordable households in every corner of the province.
    • In November 2025, $200 million was announced for the next intake of Affordable Housing Partnership Program funding. This intake is now closed, and successful project applicants will be announced in the coming months.
  • The Affordable Housing Partnership Program provides funding for:
    • Mixed-income developments with an affordable and/or social housing component.
    • Mixed-use developments with an affordable and/or social housing component.
    • Specialized housing.

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