National Housing Day 2025

Join us for a landmark event uniting leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across government, industry, and the non-profit sector to address the critical barriers to housing affordability  and collaborate on actionable, scalable solutions that can shape the future of housing in Nova Scotia.

Hosted in partnership by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Nova Scotia (CHBANS), Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia, and the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR), this inaugural National Housing Day Summit is where meaningful dialogue turns into measurable progress.

Why Attend?

This isn’t just about identifying challenges, it’s about creating blueprints for solutions that make housing more affordable, attainable, and accessible across Nova Scotia.

Hear from experts and changemakers including:

• Jeff MacIntyre, President of the Grand Valley Construction Association and key member of the BUILD NOW: Waterloo Region initiative,  a national model for accelerating housing development.
• Kevin Lee, CEO of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, who will address systemic trade and regulatory challenges impacting affordability.
• more to be announced…

Event Agenda

Time	Event
9:00 AM	Exhibition Hall Networking Open
10:00 AM	Opening Remarks
10:30 AM	Unlocking Doors – Canadian Home Builders’ Association
11:30 AM	Lunch & Networking
12:30 PM	Driving Solutions – Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
1:30 PM	BUILD NOW – Habitat for Humanity
2:30 PM	Wellness Break
2:45 PM	From Barriers to Blueprint Panel
3:45 PM	Building the Future of Housing Together
4:15 PM	Closing Remarks

Be Part of the Conversation

Together, we’ll explore:

• Overcoming interprovincial trade barriers
• Advancing innovative affordable housing models
• Identifying actionable strategies to improve access to attainable housing across Nova Scotia

This is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the solutions that will define Nova Scotia’s housing future.

🎟️ Tickets are limited — secure your spot today and be part of the blueprint for change.