Cabinet Changes in the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
May 13, 2025
Ottawa, May 13, 2025 – The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) extends its sincere gratitude to outgoing Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, for his dedicated service and commitment to addressing Canada’s housing challenges.
We congratulate and welcome The Honourable Gregor Robertson in his new role as Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. As Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson led key housing initiatives, including the Rental 100 program, which added nearly 4,000 new rental units, strengthening the city’s rental housing supply.
OREB looks forward to working collaboratively with Minister Robertson to advance practical, forward-thinking solutions to Canada’s housing challenges—especially in communities where the need for affordable, diverse, and accessible housing is growing more urgent.
With more than 4,000 REALTORS® serving communities across the Ottawa region, OREB remains committed to advocating for policies that increase housing supply, streamline approval processes, support innovative housing options, and encourage infrastructure investments that contribute to a healthy, resilient residential and commercial real estate environment.
We also extend our sincere congratulations to the Honourable David McGuinty on his appointment as Minister of National Defence. With his appointment, Ottawa gains a strong voice at the Cabinet table on national priorities.
OREB looks forward to working with Prime Minister Carney and the new federal Cabinet to address shared issues that impact our local economy, including infrastructure development, housing affordability, and community well-being.
