Ontario's government and federal authorities introduced a one-year waiver of the 13% HST on new homes and an $8.8 billion cut in municipal development charges to boost home construction. These measures aim to reduce home prices by $200,000 and revive stalled housing starts. Industry reports a surge in buyer interest and expects construction to double, though the government avoids setting specific targets, focusing instead on protecting jobs and encouraging market competition to ensure benefits reach buyers.