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Eleven local Habitats recognized as national award winners announced
From May 10-12, Habitat for Humanity Canada held its National Conference and AGM in Winnipeg, Manitoba, celebrating the achievements of local Habitats during its National Award Celebration Gala.

Welcome to new national board member Victoria Barclay
Victoria joins Habitat Canada as a Fora: Network for Change's Girls on Boards Young Director. She is a Master of Arts student at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Sociology.

Meaning of Home contest opens today
Grades 4, 5 and 6 students share what home means to them in a national writing contest that is now open today until February 24, 2023.

A life well lived - Terry Petkau
Terry Petkau, a beloved member of the Habitat family and Habitat for Humanity Canada staff member, has passed away.

What if everyone in Canada had a safe and affordable place to call home?
As we mark National Housing Day on November 22, it is time for us to recognize that our communities are in trouble, with too many people struggling to stay properly housed.

New Survey on Homeownership and the Housing Affordability Crisis
Habitat for Humanity Canada has released the results of a new national survey revealing Canadians’ attitudes towards the affordable housing crisis in Canada.

Call for nominations: Habitat Canada's National Board of Directors
Habitat for Humanity Canada is seeking outstanding individuals from across Canada to serve as external directors on our National Board of Directors.
Important Update from Habitat for Humanity Canada on Habitat Kamloops
Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board has voted to disaffiliate Habitat for Humanity Kamloops.

Investing in youth skills – for their future as well as ours
In honour of this year’s World Youth Skills Day, we want to encourage more youth to pursue a career in the skilled trades, an investment that will benefit not only Canada but the youth themselves.