Government of Canada supports housing innovation in Ottawa region
News release
FedDev Ontario invests $1 million to advance modular and prefabricated housing solutions
November 25, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario
Across Canada, innovators are transforming how homes are built—introducing solutions that cut construction times, improve affordability, and reduce environmental impact. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting these leaders as they modernize the housing sector and deliver the homes Canadians need.
Today, Bruce Fanjoy, Member of Parliament for Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for EkoBuilt (an operating name for Kealey Tackaberry Homes Ltd.) in Dunrobin to celebrate the rapid installation of a new Passive House prefabricated structure. During the event, he announced a Government of Canada investment of $1 million for EkoBuilt to acquire advanced equipment for a southern Ontario prefabrication facility dedicated to high-performance, energy-efficient construction.
This investment will support EkoBuilt to purchase and install specialized equipment and advance new production processes, as the company establishes their state-of-the-art, energy-efficient pre-fabrication facility. The company’s upgraded facility will produce advanced, pre-fabricated wall and roof panels that meet leading environmental standards such as Passive House and Net‑Zero, while cutting manufacturing time and material waste during the construction phase in half. Optimized for North American climates, these ready-made panels can be easily used by builders and developers and can be adapted for many types of housing, including single-family homes, multi-unit residences, apartments, and townhomes.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, EkoBuilt unveiled the rapid installation of a new Passive House building envelope. The structure of the home, which was constructed in an accelerated timeframe, showcases that factory-built, energy-efficient housing can make sustainable living achievable across the country.
The Government of Canada is investing in projects that drive innovation, boost productivity, and promote sustainable building in the housing sector. These investments are bringing advanced, energy‑efficient construction technologies to market, helping build the homes Canadians need faster and with a smaller environmental footprint.
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“Ontario’s housing sector is evolving rapidly, with local manufacturers stepping up to deliver faster, smarter, and greener solutions. With this FedDev Ontario investment, we are helping EkoBuilt to bring more prefabricated homes to market in less time, while creating good jobs and supporting sustainable building practices. By harnessing made-in-Ontario solutions that accelerate build times, boost energy efficiency, and streamline how we create new homes, we’re taking real steps to address affordability and availability head-on.”
- The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
“Today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and announcement marks a step forward for EkoBuilt and for the Ottawa region’s housing and manufacturing sector. By introducing advanced automation and sustainable prefabrication technologies, EkoBuilt will be able to produce more homes in less time, while creating skilled jobs and supporting environmentally responsible construction.”
- Bruce Fanjoy, Member of Parliament for Carleton
“This investment advances our mission to make healthier, high-performance homes accessible and affordable across North America. It enables us to scale production of EkoBuilt Passive House and Net Zero ready panels, building homes faster and more efficiently. These homes deliver year-round comfort, cleaner air, and up to 90 percent energy savings, bringing sustainable living to more communities.”
- Paul Kealey, CEO, EkoBuilt
Quick facts
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Established in 2006, Kealey Tackaberry Log Homes Ltd. began by building sustainable and expertly crafted log and timber homes. The company later launched the EkoBuilt brand, which specializes in designing and building high-performance Passive House and Net Zero homes.
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The company also manufactures advanced prefabricated panels and material kits that are delivered to builders and homeowners across North America.
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Delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies, the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative is investing $50 million, over two years, to advance new homebuilding methods and boost productivity.
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Since 2015, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has invested over $46.2 million in 25 housing projects, supporting over 830 jobs.
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Since 2015, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has invested $4.2 million in 3 housing projects in the Ottawa census division, supporting 30 jobs.
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Contacts
Sofia Ouslis
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Sofia.Ouslis@ised-isde.gc.ca
Media Relations
FedDev Ontario
media@feddevontario.gc.ca
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