WE HBA in the News

Our work doesn’t go unnoticed. From expert commentary to industry insights, WE HBA is frequently quoted and featured in media coverage across Hamilton, Burlington, Grimsby, and beyond. Explore the stories that highlight our advocacy efforts and amplify the voice of our members.

2025 News Highlights:

AUG 11

2025

Connect Commercial Real Estate Canada

Hamilton to Reduce Development Fees by 20% for Two-Year Period

AUG 9

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Opinion | This one policy change could have a big impact on the housing crisis

AUG 7

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton council backs 20 per cent cut to developer fees. Will temporary discount jumpstart home building?

AUG 6

2025

Storeys

Hamilton Temporarily Lowers Development Charges by 20%

AUG 2

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton councillors look at 20 per cent discount in developer fees. Home Builders’ group says thanks, but that’s not enough

AUG 1

2025

Burlington Today

Increasing tax productivity of land ‘can help municipalities’

JUL 22

2025

The Hamilton Independent

Applications open for grants to turn Downtown Hamilton offices into residential or hotel units

JUL 19

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Condo development in Hamilton stalls as market hits historic low

JUL 01

2025

The Hamilton Independent

City of Hamilton updating design of development notices, increasing mail notice radius

JUN 25

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Opinion | Hamilton needs room to grow before it’s too late

JUN 25

2025

CHCH News

Hamilton Planning Committee sees debate over building on city’s ‘Whitebelt’

JUN 22

2025

The Bay Observer

Hamilton Needs Urban Boundary Expansion to Ensure Prosperous Future

JUN 17

2025

Placeline Hamilton

Is growing criticism of city hall fair or is it over the top?

JUN 15

2025

The Public Record

Hamilton Continues to Review Development Charges as Housing Starts Crash

JUN 14

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

‘Total collapse’: Hamilton home builders want break on city fees

JUN 07

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Opinion | Financial relief of housing taxation is needed to save jobs

MAY 30

2025

Penticton Herald

Burlington’s Housing Future: Mayor’s Speaker Series Talks Affordability and Collaboration

MAY 27

2025

Burlington Today

Housing market uncertainty and tariffs the focus during Mayor Speaks panel

MAY 22

2025

Marianne Meed Ward

Navigating Uncertainty: Burlington’s Response to Tariffs and Economic Pressures

MAY 13

2025

The Hamilton Independent

Hamilton building approval timelines worst in Canada: Canadian Home Builders’ Association

MAY 12

2025

The Public Record

Hamilton’s Chief Planner on Bill 17 – the Latest Conservative Planning Act Changes

MAY 03

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Council delays Hamilton’s new green building standards for more analysis

APR 27

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Open Letter to the Mayor and Members of Hamilton Council: Action on Housing to Save Jobs NOW

APR 19

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton exploring fee relief for residential developers amid downturn

APR 12

2025

The Bay Observer

Homebuilders object strongly to proposed hike in Development Charges

APR 09

2025

The Bay Observer

Local Housing industry partners issue urgent appeal for action on “worsening housing crisis”

APR 07

2025

The Public Record

Hamilton Council to Implement Process for Evaluating Privately-Initiated Urban Boundary Expansions

APR 02

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Would you live in a corner office downtown? City of Hamilton funding office-to-home conversions

MAR 29

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Opinion | Hamilton’s housing crisis is a looming economic disaster

MAR 20

2025

CHCH News

Newsmakers: West End Home Builders’ Association CEO Mike Collins-Williams

MAR 20

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

‘Action plan’ sought by councilors to accelerate development approvals

MAR 18

2025

The Burlington Post

Burlington to consider COVID-era tax, fee deferrals for those impacted by Trump’s tariffs

MAR 13

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton finishes last for development approval timelines in national study

MAR 12

2025

The Bay Observer

Dueling reports on the impact of planning approvals on the cost of Housing

MAR 04

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton extends tax payment deadline due to postal delays

FEB 13

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton council settles at 5.6 per cent budget hike

JAN 21

2025

The Bay Observer

Hamilton Council receives dire assessment of the local housing picture

JAN 17

2025

The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton not pursuing unpopular land transfer tax idea

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