Registration - In-house Organization

Ontario Home Builders' Association / Scott Andison, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Ontario Home Builders' Association
Responsible Officer Name: Scott Andison, Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2012-05-30
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 957947-299386

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 38

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 23 of 30 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-01)

Registration versions:

Version 23 of 30 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Consumer Issues
Economic Development
Housing
Infrastructure
Taxation and Finance

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

CMHC - Advocating to retain policy research functions and ongoing role for CMHC to provide mortgage loan insurance and mortgage back security investments that support construction loan financing. Further advocating for more applicable CMHC programs that enable more attainable housing supply.
GST Thresholds for New Housing - advocating for the federal government to update GST thresholds. Specifically eliminating the current regressive $350,000 and $450,000 thresholds and replacing with a single progressive threshold of $400,000.
Home Renovation Tax Credit - OHBA supported the Home Renovation Tax Credit when implemented as a stimulous measure. We are advocating for the federal government to implement a permanent home renovation tax credit targeting energy efficiency to combat underground economic activity in the residential renovation sector.
Long-Term Infrastructure Plan for Canada: OHBA is advocating for increased funding of "core" infrastructure including roads, transit, bridges, water and waste-water facilities.
Mortgage Amortization - advocating for an extended amortization period of 30 years for home buyers.
Mortgage Stress Test - OHBA is concerned that the stress test is compromising the ability of many Canadians to qualify to purchase a home.
National Building Code of Canada (NBC) consultation related to code changes and the harmonization process
National Housing Strategy - Advocating for national programs to encourage the supply of new housing including ownership, rental and affordable
National Transit Strategy: As a component of the long-term infrastructure plan for Canada, OHBA is advocating for a permanenet, dedicated national transit strategy for Canada.
Skilled Trades Development - promotion of skilled trades careers in construction.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
House of Commons
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

The Ontario Home Builders' Association ("OHBA") is the voice of the building, land development and professional renovation industry in Ontario. It is comprised of an executive committee, a board of directors, five standing committees, and three councils.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Sajida Jiwani, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Membership classes include: (i) Builder/Developer; (ii) Service Professionals; (iii) Suppliers; (iv) Manufacturers; (v) Renovators; and (vi) Trade Contractors.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-09-14

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development	$2,545,429.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
20 Upjohn Road
Suite 101
Toronto, ON M3B 2V9
Canada

Telephone number: 416-443-1545

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Sajida Jiwani, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer | No public offices held

Ontario Home Builders' Association

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Ontario Home Builders' Association	2012-05-30	current

Ontario Home Builders' Association

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Scott Andison	2024-04-15	Current
Neil Rodgers	2023-10-01	2024-04-15
Sajida Jiwani	2023-08-01	2023-10-01
Luca Bucci	2023-03-27	2023-08-01
Sajida Jiwani	2021-10-05	2022-07-16
Joe Vaccaro	2012-05-30	2021-10-05

Date Modified:: 2025-03-07

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Registration - In-house Organization

Ontario Home Builders' Association / Scott Andison, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 23 of 30 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-01)

Version 23 of 30 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-01)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization