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Show everything →For owners & developers in Northwest Territories (with federal changes): 5 already in force, 1 announced.
In force 5
These already apply. Each line says what it means for you.
- Buy Canadian policy: Canadian steel, aluminum and wood on large federal constructionFederal departments commissioning large construction must evaluate bids with Canadian content and materials criteria, with exceptions for major delays or no Canadian supply.
- New Builders' Lien Act replaces the Mechanics Lien Act in the Northwest TerritoriesHold back 10% on contracts signed from September 1, 2025. Money received for the project is trust money.
- Building Canada Act fast-tracks federal approvals for designated national interest projectsProponents of listed national interest projects get one consolidated federal authorization document instead of separate permits.
- GST/HST rebate of up to $50,000 for first-time buyers of new homesAn owner-builder who is a first-time buyer may claim the rebate if construction started on or after March 20, 2025.
- Underused Housing Tax ended from the 2025 calendar yearNo UHT return or tax for 2025 onward, but any unfiled 2022–2024 returns and penalties are still owed.
Announced 1
Passed or proposed, not in force yet. Dates can change. Each line says what it means for you.