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E-Publications Archive  This content is viewable only to members Below is the archive of recent e-newsletters published by CHBA and available to CHBA members. Please note that this content is a benefit of membership, and we ask that you do not share publicly. You can manage your e-publication subscriptions at any time by navigating to…

E-Publications All of the following electronic publications are available only to CHBA members by email. There is no charge for members to subscribe. Each publication has a separate distribution list, which members may subscribe or unsubscribe to at any time. To be added to any publication’s distribution list, please manage your publication preferences signing in…

Publications and Training Your membership with CHBA offers you exclusive discounts on publications and professional development, allowing you to stay informed and up-to-date without overspending. These resources are designed to help members stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge or stay informed…

GST Relief on New Homes  You must be logged in to the website to view the CHBA Member content below. GST Relief on New Homes July 11, 2025 Update – CHBA Continues to Push Government to Implement the delayed-in-parliamentary-process GST Rebate ASAP  Following extensive follow-up with the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency…

About Modular CHBA’s Sector Transition Strategy With the chronic lack of supply driving up house prices, the federal government has determined that Canada must double housing starts and build 5.8 million homes over the next decade to address the housing deficit and tackle housing affordability. However, there are currently many challenges that will make it…

Membership Benefits at the National Level Reasons to Join When you join your association, you become a member at all three levels of CHBA, and you can benefit from member resources, discounts, and advocacy at the local, provincial, and national level of the association. We want to make sure that you make the most of…

Tax Changes For Private Corporations Page restricted Tax Changes For Private Corporations December 2017 Advocacy by CHBA and the Coalition before, during and after the public consultation period has led to significant adjustments to the tax changes, but not complete a reversal as a Senate Committee studying the issue has recommended. The Standing Senate Committee…

Softwood Lumber Page restricted Softwood Lumber January 2023 Update Lumber prices have come down off of their record highs, but the state of the lumber industry continues to impact residential construction adding costs for builders and renovators, delaying construction times and closings, and exacerbating housing affordability challenges for consumers. Strong housing demand combined with a…

Underused Housing Tax Act Page restricted Underused Housing Tax Act November 4, 2025 – Underused Housing Tax Eliminated The 2025 Federal Budget announced the government’s intention to eliminate the Underused Housing Tax as of the 2025 calendar year. CHBA fought against this tax vigorously when it was introduced and was successful at the time in…