News & Updates

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