Hear what Chris Windrim had to say about his first experience at the PDF in 2024 as a new EO from Alberta.

Hotel and Bursary Deadlines Soon for 2025 EOC PDF  

JUNE 10-12 | ST. JOHN’S NL
Note: Bursary Application Deadline May 9, Hotel Deadline May 19
The EOC Professional Development Forum brings together executive officers and HBA staff from across the country for two days to learn the latest techniques and skills for building and maintaining a strong and effective association. As EOs who have attended always attest, the PDF is the premier opportunity for EOs and HBA staff to get together and share ideas, best practices, and new initiatives that strengthen their own HBAs and the association as a whole. If you need help convincing your Board of the value of attending the PDF, here is a letter of support from the CHBA President. We also offer a bursary for those who show financial need to attend. The agenda, hotel information, bursary information, and registration link are here.

CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada – Info for EOs

MAY 11-15, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC
Online registration closes on today (May 8) for CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada, which kicks off with National Committee and Council meetings during the first half of the week, including the EOC meeting and the Annual Meeting of Members. These meetings provide perspectives on industry challenges, association initiatives, and strategic planning. EOs are significant in coordinating member participation, managing voting processes at the Annual Members Meeting, and facilitating communication between the national and local levels. The latter half of the week is conference programming, which offers inspiring speakers, fun networking opportunities, the Association Leadership Awards and the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Glitter & Groove Bash. Read everything EOs/HBA staff need to know about the event here, including a downloadable schedule with all events (for EO use only), and you can find the event pages here. 

April EOC Call Recap: Code Info for HBAs  

The April call kicked off with a presentation from CHBA’s technical team introducing a new initiative to inform members, EOs and HBA staff about code advocacy. EOs were shown the various piece – including one-pagers for EOs, Tech Essentials, and robust Backgrounder documents, and asked for feedback on what topics would be most helpful in the near future to inform and empower EOs in their advocacy efforts. There was also an update on the federal election and the impact of tariffs on how people will vote. An open discussion followed on various topics including tariffs, the PEI Land Act and using Teams for board communications. 

You can find the slide deck and a link to the recording here in the resource HUB on the CHBA website.

Call for Expression of Interest: Host the 2026 EOC PDF

The EOC Management Committee is accepting expressions of interest from local or provincial associations that desire to “host” the EOC Professional Development Forum in 2026. This year’s PDF is next month in St. John’s, NL, so as per tradition, next year we are looking to host on the other side of the country (Manitoba and west) since the CHBA Home Building Week in Canada conference will be held in Quebec City, PQ in May 2026. The PDF typically takes place in mid-June, but exact dates are not yet set. It’s a great chance to show off your town and all it has to offer, and for your staff to attend the event. Please indicate your interest by returning the Expression of Interest Form no later than July 30, 2025 to the CHBA National Office at (eoc@chba.ca).

Federal Election Update and Webinar  

The Liberal Party of Canada has been re-elected to a fourth mandate under new leader Mark Carney, securing a minority government. The Prime Minister faces significant tasks ahead, including naming a new Cabinet and familiarizing ministers with their departments. CHBA anticipates continued implementation of its recommendations from the 2024 Budget and the Canada Housing Plan, and has been actively engaging deputy ministers and preparing to brief new ministers on housing issues. Assessments of the Liberal Party’s housing platform can be found at affordability.ca and will form the basis of ongoing conversations about the areas CHBA supports, as well as the areas where we have concerns. For a detailed analysis of the election and future implications, register for CHBA’s Post-Election Webinar happening later today (May 8, 2025).

Reminder: update your HBA’s calendar and add eoc@chba.ca to your newsletter’s distribution list so CHBA is aware of your HBA’s activities, too!

Mark Your Calendars!

CHBA staff and the EOC Management Committee organize timely and informative programming for HBAs on various topics related to HBA operations, membership, and professional development. Please let us know if you have a topic you would like the EOC to explore through a call, workshop, or webinar. Also, a reminder to update your HBA calendar so everyone knows the great things you are doing at your local HBA and add eoc@chba.ca to your newsletter distribution list so National can see the great things you’re doing.

Below are notable dates and upcoming sessions:

• Dates for Standing EOC Calls (third Tuesday of every month at 2 pm ET, topics TBD):  The EOC call will be replaced in May by the EOC session in Victoria, and the June call will be replaced by the EOC PDF in St. John’s.
• May 11-15, 2025: CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada | Victoria, BC 
  • Registration closes today!
  • EOC Meeting Monday, May 12, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, followed by the EOC Dinner 7:30-10 pm, generously supported by CHBA BC.
• June 10-12, 2025: EOC Professional Development Forum | St. John’s, NL. Register soon!