News & Updates

After nearly 30 years at the helm of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, John Kenward has decided it is time for the next chapter in his life. As Chief Operating Officer of the CHBA, John dedicated himself to the home building industry with ex...... – Read More

OTTAWA, March 21, 2013 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today welcomed Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s budget measures that increase federal support for national infrastructure, improve the supply of skilled tradespeople,...... – Read More

Lake Louise, Alberta, March 9, 2013 -- -- The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today honoured leadership and accomplishment among its membership with the presentation of awards at the 70th CHBA National Conference. The Beaver Award, prese...... – Read More

Lake Louise, Alberta, March 8, 2013 -- New home builders, renovators and developers from across Canada celebrated achievements in the housing industry at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s National SAM Awards presented today. The awards...... – Read More

Lake Louise, Alberta, March 8, 2013 – The federal government should refrain from further intervention in the housing markets by adjusting mortgage lending rules, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) said today. In his inaugural addr...... – Read More

Lake Louise, Alberta, March 7, 2013 – Rising costs due to the price of serviced lots and municipal development charges are a critical problem for an increasing number of new home builders across Canada. This is one of the main findings of the Annua...... – Read More

OTTAWA – December 10, 2012 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2012 CHBA National SAM Awards, presented by Schlage and Trane. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in new...... – Read More

OTTAWA, March 29, 2012 -- The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today congratulated Finance Minister Jim Flaherty for a budget that supports stability in housing markets and sets out a strategic approach to investment in Canada’s econ...... – Read More

Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, March 18. 2012 -- The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today honoured leadership and accomplishment among its membership with the presentation of awards at the 69th CHBA National Conference. The Beaver Award, prese...... – Read More

Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, March 17, 2012 -- New home builders in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia and British Columbia shared top honours in the industry’s National SAM Awards competition for 2011. The awards were a highlight of the Canadian Home Builder...... – Read More

Mont Tremblant, Quebec, March 17, 2012 -- Municipalities that avoid hard decisions about financing infrastructure are being “irresponsible and unfair” in shifting the burden to new home buyers, Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) ...... – Read More

Mont Tremblant, Quebec, March 16, 2012 –  About one third of new home builders across Canada say that rising costs due to the price of serviced lots is a critical problem. In Manitoba, the problem is reported by 50 per cent and in Ontario by 44...... – Read More

Ottawa, March 1 2012 –   The home building industry will focus on the challenges of a changing market, including the impact of an aging population, at the 69th Annual National Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Conference in ...... – Read More

OTTAWA – December 5, 2011 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 CHBA National SAM Awards, presented by Schlage and Trane. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in new ...... – Read More

OTTAWA, September 7, 2011 --  The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) applauds today’s announcement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), that the federal government will be investing $78 milli...... – Read More

OTTAWA, July 13, 2011 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today applauded Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver on the announced details of a renewed ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program. CHBA President Vince Laberge of Edmon...... – Read More

OTTAWA, June 6, 2011 -- The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today complimented Finance Minister Jim Flaherty on a budget that will create the conditions needed to meet the economic and fiscal challenges facing the country. “Today&rs...... – Read More

Banff, Alberta, February 27, 2011 -- The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today honoured leadership and accomplishment among its membership with the presentation of awards at the 68th CHBA National Conference. The Beaver Award, presented ...... – Read More

Banff, Alberta, February 26, 2011 -- British Columbia new home builders and renovators are taking home more than half of the industry’s National SAM Awards, including the coveted Grand SAM Award.  The awards were a highlight of the Canadian Hom...... – Read More

Banff, Alberta, Feb. 26, 2011 --   The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today urged the federal government to match its recent tightening of mortgage rules with reductions in government-imposed costs on homeownership. In his Ina...... – Read More

Banff, Alberta, February 26, 2011 – Victor Fiume, President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today announced two Presidential Awards of Excellence. In presenting the first award to The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of N...... – Read More

BANFF, Alberta, February 25, 2011 –   The underground economy -- work undertaken on a “cash-deal” basis – is a growing critical concern of renovator members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (C HBA). This i...... – Read More

The CHBA has just released an important new report: Long-Term Housing Demand in Canada. This forecast examines the key trends that will shape demand for new homes in Canada, at both the national and regional levels. Developed by Altus Group, this 30-year...... – Read More