Carney comes to Alberta, to join with Premier Smith to announce homebuilding plan

Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary, Friday, May 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh THE CANADIAN PRESS

By The Canadian Press

Posted July 29, 2026 7:48 am.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is coming back to Alberta Wednesday.

Carney is set to make a joint announcement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Red Deer.

The two are expected to outline a new joint program to accelerate homebuilding in the province.

Carney’s schedule says he will also tour a housing site, visit a canola farm and meet with farmers.

Housing is a priority for Carney’s government.

Ottawa announced Tuesday it would work with the Northwest Territories government to build at least 560 affordable housing units.

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