Date: May 27, 2025 Big News for First-Time Buyers in Southwestern Ontario Buying your first home just became more affordable, thanks to a major policy shift by the federal government. As of May 27, 2025 , first-time home buyers in Canada —including Southwestern Ontario —can benefit from a federal GST rebate of up to 100% on newly built homes. This initiative is designed to help Canadians enter the housing market and encourages new home construction—something Southwestern Ont