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Ottawa is asking the development industry for input on how to design its new housing entity, Build Canada Homes.

Prime Minister Mark Carney first introduced BCH during the election campaign with a promise to double the country’s homebuilding and get the federal government back in the business of building properties.

But very little has been revealed about how BCH will operate, including whether it will actually become a federal developer and construct homes.

In a six-page document made public on its website Monday, the Housing Ministry says BCH could act as a developer in varying capacities.

That includes potentially working with contractors, operators, investors and other de

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