2026 CHBA Day On The Hill

February 10, 2026

On Tuesday, February 10, CHBA leadership and delegates from across Canada met with Ministers, Members of Parliament, and senior federal officials to advance practical federal solutions aimed at increasing housing supply and protecting affordability.

Delegates participated in 84 meetings, with a total of 91 engagements including CHBA’s evening reception.

Key Advocacy Priorities Delivered-
CHBA focused on clear, actionable measures that would have immediate impact on affordability and supply, including:

• Lowering taxes to improve affordability and get the market moving, including expanding GST relief and following through on Development Charge relief.
• Eliminating the mortgage stress test on uninsured mortgages and making it dynamic on insured mortgages.
• Investing in housing-supportive infrastructure, with federal funding tied directly to housing outcomes.
• Reducing municipal red tape and permitting delays that slow housing delivery.
• Pausing additional cost increases through building code changes and prioritizing affordability within the National Building Code.
• Supporting renovation measures, including tax credits and GST rebate eligibility.
• Addressing labour shortages through workforce development and improved immigration pathways for residential construction.
• Supporting productivity and innovation, including factory-built housing and sector transition investment.

These recommendations are part of CHBA’s national housing campaign, Unlocking the Door to Homeownership, which outlines practical federal solutions to restore attainable homeownership and increase supply across Canada. 

Representing CHBA Central Interior are:

• Matt McCurrach, CHBA National Past President
• Chris Crowell, President of CHBACI
• Brian Charlton, CHBACI member from Cranbrook
• Rose Choy, Executive Officer of CHBACI
  

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For more on how all levels of government can help unlock the door to homeownership, visit CHBA’s national advocacy campaign:

How Government Can Help