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As we enjoy the summer and fall months, homebuilders, contractors and renovators are selling into a market in which consumer-facing lifestyle media are continuing a trend of encouraging prospective homebuyers and homeowners to think of their backyards and even the building envelope in significant new ways.
It’s a psychological or attitudinal trend about the home’s zeitgeist. Extending the personality of...
By Emily Fielden, Policy and Communications Analyst, CHBA
Best practices municipal governments should consider to support homebuilding in their communities
Housing affordability continues to be a challenge in all parts of Canada, and a major component is the rising cost of building new homes associated with municipalities.
For years, in many if not most municipalities, inefficient processes and approvals, as well as...
The North Coast community of Prince Rupert is a hidden gem of BC, nestled between the mountains and the ocean, where opportunities abound and housing is needed to support the growth of its port. Prince Rupert is strategically located three days closer to Asian markets and sees $60 billion in trade annually through its multiple port industries. With an...
Windows are offering more natural light entry, increased energy-saving capability and an increasing variety of configurations. In some cases, frames are getting narrower, both for aesthetics and light entry improvement.
Window construction supported by high-tech automated technologies
Loewen Windows’ expert artisans ensure quality fit-and-finish and are supported by high-tech, automated technologies.
The company uses solid wood laminations, not veneers, while its extruded...
By Evan Andrade, CHBA Economist
Touted as one of the most consequential housing policy moves of 2024 was the reduction of federal immigration targets for 2025 through to 2027. This was an acknowledgement that housing, healthcare, infrastructure and public attitudes towards immigration need time to better match the need to grow Canada’s population. Many institutions that track the economy and...
Imagine saving for years to finally invest in your dream home, only to discover that the builder wasn’t licensed to sell or construct in Ontario – and you’ve lost your entire deposit. Unfortunately, this is not a rare occurrence. It’s a growing issue that’s shaking buyer confidence in Ontario’s pre-construction housing market. Purchasers, often already stretched financially, are growing wary due to rising costs, delays and cancelled projects.
Chinese philosopher Confucius said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” In other words, we tend to overthink and, by doing so, make problems more difficult.
By Kevin Lee, CHBA CEO
The federal election dominated CHBA’s advocacy recently, and we worked hard to keep members, the public and media informed.
As the parties updated their campaign platforms, CHBA updated our platform tracker and articles examining housing pledges on affordability.ca. We also stayed very active in the media, commenting on housing platforms in major national outlets such as...
Every year, volunteer members, HBAs and their staff work tirelessly to build strong communities, strengthen the industry, and give back to cities, towns and neighbourhoods across Canada. The CHBA Association Leadership Awards honour the leaders within our association – both individuals and our local and provincial homebuilders’ associations. This year’s honours were given out during CHBA’s Home Building Week...
The highly anticipated StoneTech Canada Expo is set to make its grand return to Toronto from May 6 to 8, 2026, at the International Centre Toronto, marking its fifth anniversary with an even bigger and more impactful edition. As Canada’s premier trade fair for the stone industry, the event will bring together leading global brands, manufacturers, suppliers and industry...