EBY: CAMPAIGN PIVOT THAT BLAMES BUILDERS FOR UNSOLD HOMES
On Friday, BC NDP Leader David Eby announced an outrageous campaign promise to introduce a new tax on newly built condos left unsold and empty for more than one year.…
ONE ELECTION? TWO? …
With 26 days until the municipal elections, we can confirm that there is a total of 517 candidates running for Mayor and Councillor in the Lower Mainland. That is a…
IMPACTS OF TRUMP TARIFFS ON CANADIAN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SECTOR …
In case you missed it, on September 10, CHBA National issued a memo to all members regarding the Canadian Counter-Tariffs and CHBAs’ Analysis on its impact to the industry. With…
ADDING MORE INSTABILITY WHEN HOUSING NEEDS CERTAINTY …
In Saturday’s Government Relations Update (GRU), we provided members with information on the Trump Administration’s newest tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods, which took effect on August 22…
PIVOT…
For my generation, “Pivot!” has become synonymous with the famous “Friends” episode where characters Ross Geller, Rachel Green and Chandler Bing try to maneuver a clearly oversized, newly purchased sofa…
WHY CIVIC ELECTIONS MATTER …
If you weren’t already aware, municipal elections will be taking place across the province on October 17, 2026 and affordability and housing are at the top of the list of…
VANCOUVER COUNCIL VOTES ON 2026 FINANCING GROWTH UPDATE
Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14, the City of Vancouver’s 2026 Financing Growth Update is scheduled to be reviewed by Council, which includes some significant updates to the City’s development financing framework.…
CITY OF VANCOUVER’S PROPOSED VILLAGES PLAN
The City of Vancouver has released its proposed Villages Plan, which identifies 17 neighbourhood Village areas where more housing and neighbourhood-serving businesses would be encouraged, with the goal of creating…
FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL PARTNERSHIP: CONDO BUYBACK STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT
Whether you’re a soccer/football fan or simply someone who loves seeing the country rally around a shared moment, Saturday’s Team Canada win was one to celebrate as they now advance…
FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES DCC RELIEF AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
On June 18 in Vancouver, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby announced a new federal-provincial partnership that includes more than $5 billion in funding for housing-enabling infrastructure and…
MUNICIPAL ELECTION COUNTDOWN: FIRST UP, MEMBER SURVEY …
The Municipal Election is only four months away, taking place October 17, 2026. Housing affordability remains one of the most important issues facing Metro Vancouver, and municipal governments play a significant…
CHBA CEO KEVIN LEE TESTIFIES AT TWO PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES THIS WEEK …
As a member of the three-tiered Canadian Home Builders’ Association, HAVAN members’ interests are well represented at the local, provincial and national advocacy levels. This week, CHBA CEO Kevin…
VANCOUVER PASSES MOTION TO REVIEW CODE ALIGNMENT BETWEEN VBBL AND PROVINCE …
Last week, after a marathon Council meeting spanning two days, Vancouver City Council passed a motion, Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Housing Affordability Through Alignment with the Provincial Building Code, directing…
NATIONAL MEETINGS …
Last week, I had the opportunity to join colleagues from across the country in Québec City for Canadian Home Builders’ Association Home Building Week in Canada. The week brought together…
CHBA RENOVATION MARKET INDEX: YOUR INPUT MATTERS
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association is conducting its first follow-up to the pilot Renovation Market Index (RMI), which was launched at the end of 2025 to capture the views and experiences of renovators…
AND THE AWARD GOES TO …
On Saturday, April 18, the Metro Vancouver residential construction industry gathered at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver for the sold-out Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Awards for Housing Excellence Gala, presented…
METRO VANCOUVER TO VOTE ON DCC OPTIONS ON APRIL 15 …
METRO VANCOUVER TO VOTE ON DCC OPTIONS ON APRIL 15 … On Wednesday, April 15, Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) is holding a special board meeting to consider amendments to…
REPRESENTING MEMBERS: CHBA BC DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE…
CHBA BC’s Day at the Legislature in Victoria took place March 8 – 10, one month after CHBA’s Day on the Hill in Ottawa. Organized by CHBA BC, this annual…
ARRIVEDERCI, WINTER OLYMPICS …
As quickly as it came, the XXV Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina concluded its 19-day run on Sunday. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or not, the Olympics have an…
Canada Needs a Housing Continuum That Works.
HAVAN represents builders, renovators, designers, and suppliers across Metro Vancouver, and as part of a three-tier association working alongside the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia and the Canadian…
