Canadian Home Builders' Association
Registration:
16
of
52
(2009-01-26
to
2010-03-22)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Continued financial support for Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) activities under the R-2000 program
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Amendments to Immigration Act with respect to transitional rules for some economic class immigrants, undocumented workers, and pass marks for those applying as immigrants to Canada as skilled people
Policies or Program
- Ensure that increased energy efficiency requirements under the National Building Code follow proper protocols prior to adoption
- Federal efforts via FINTRAC to combat money-laundering as they affect the residential construction industry to ensure that regulations can in fact be implemented given the many small businesses involved in the industry
- Greenhouse gas emissions policy with regard to including residential sector savings in any cap-and-trade program and associated compensation arrangements
- Replacement of the Contract Payment Reporting System with an alternative that requires all participants in the construction industry to register for a Business Number with the CRA, and that pursues those engaging in cash-only transactions much more aggressively
- Seek Federal research on improved environmental guidelines for residential communities, and validation of guidelines proposed by the industry