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Federal government eliminates GST on new homes
At our 2025 national conference in Halifax, we celebrated the achievements of local Habitat organizations, staff and volunteers that are leading, innovating, and creating new pathways to homeownership
This year, more than 17,500 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across Canada answered the question, ‘What does home mean to you?’
The Housing Canada Coalition congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team on the results of this federal election at this moment of historic importance for Canada.
During National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating!
Habitat joins partners to launch a bold new campaign that puts housing front and centre this federal election
Habitat joins housing coalition to respond to economic uncertainty caused by tariffs threats
Meaning of Home contest invites children to answer, “What does home mean to you?”

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June 2, 2025 | Habitat for Humanity Canada elects National Board of Directors at its annual general meeting

May 20, 2025 | Meaning of Home raises record-breaking $356,000 for Habitat for Humanity in Canada

April 16, 2025 | Habitat for Humanity Social and Economic Impact Report: Homeownership Unlocks 28% Higher Incomes for Canadians

April 7, 2025 | Housing Canada Coalition Launches ‘End the Housing Game’, a National Campaign to Address Canada’s Unfair Housing System

March 11, 2025 | Housing Coalition Releases Plan to Protect Canadians and Fight Housing Crisis Amid Trade War

November 12, 2024 | 4 in 5 Canadians say homeownership is now a luxury as new survey reveals impact of the housing crisis on quality of life

September 4, 2024 | Habitat names Karen Coviello as Senior Vice-President, People and Impact

May 15, 2024 | New board members appointed to Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board of Directors

May 14, 2024 | Habitat for Humanity organizations across Canada recognized for their contributions to innovative housing solutions

May 13, 2024 | Habitat for Humanity announces grand prize winners in national student writing contest

April 16, 2024 | Habitat for Humanity welcomes key housing measures in the federal budget and Canada’s Housing Plan

April 03 2024 | Habitat for Humanity Canada calls on federal government to prioritize affordable homeownership in its upcoming budget

January 8, 2024 | Habitat for Humanity Canada kicks off national student writing contest

November 15, 2023 | Homeowners and Renters Reaching a Breaking Point

May 23, 2023 | Grand prize winners of Habitat for Humanity Canada’s national writing contest announced

May 15, 2023 | New board members appointed to Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board of Directors

May 12, 2023 | Habitat for Humanity Canada national award winners announced

March 3, 2023 | Canada extends partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build more affordable housing

January 9, 2023 | National student writing contest returns to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Canada

November 22, 2022 | EllisDon Partners With Habitat for Humanity Canada to Accelerate Affordable Homeownership Development

November 10, 2022 | Housing Affordability Top Concern for Canadians: New Survey Findings Reveal Attitudes on Homeownership and the Housing Affordability Crisis

October 13, 2022 | Important Update from Habitat for Humanity Canada on Habitat Kamloops

June 16, 2022 | Government of Canada and Habitat Manitoba celebrate families moving into new homes in Winnipeg

May 30, 2022 | Record Meaning of Home submissions raise $311,000 for Habitat for Humanity Canada

May 16, 2022 | New board members appointed to Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board of Directors

May 13, 2022 | Habitat for Humanity Canada national award winners announced

April 8, 2022 | Habitat for Humanity Canada responds to the release of the federal budget

January 26, 2022 | Habitat for Humanity Canada partners with ScotiaRISE to help youth build job skills

January 4, 2022 | National student writing contest now open asking “what does home mean to you?”