The university has officially begun 3D printing Canada’s first multi-storey, net-zero student residence.

The move will allow the organization to offer further opportunities to youth who want to explore skilled trades and technology careers.

Build Canada Homes is projected to add 26,000 units to the total housing supply across the country over the next five years.

The report highlights key pressures – such as aging assets, climate risks, regulatory burdens, fiscal constraints, and workforce shortages – that may slow delivery of new housing.

Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product rose 2.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the third quarter of 2025.