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National Housing Day Summit 2026

Building Nova Scotia: What Will It Take?

Thursday, November 19, 2026 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Building on the success of its inaugural event, the National Housing Day Summit returns for its second year, bringing together leaders, industry professionals, government representatives, housing advocates, and community partners to address one of Nova Scotia’s most pressing challenges: housing.

Hosted by Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Nova Scotia (CHBA NS), the 2026 Summit will build on last year’s momentum, which welcomed more than 200 participants for a day of meaningful discussion, collaboration, and solution-focused dialogue.

This year’s theme, “Building Nova Scotia: What Will It Take?”, shifts the conversation from identifying barriers to determining the practical actions, partnerships, and commitments needed to increase housing supply, improve affordability, and expand attainable homeownership across the province.

Through engaging presentations, expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, attendees will explore the critical factors shaping Nova Scotia’s housing future, including development feasibility, workforce capacity, housing supply, innovative approaches to homeownership, and emerging technologies transforming residential construction.

More than a traditional conference, the Summit is designed to encourage collaboration and inspire meaningful action. Participants will have opportunities to connect with decision-makers, share perspectives, identify solutions, and contribute to conversations that will help inform the Building Nova Scotia Action Report, capturing key priorities, recommendations, and commitments emerging from the day.

Whether you are attending as a participant, supporting the event as a sponsor, or connecting with industry leaders as an exhibitor, the National Housing Day Summit offers an opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping Nova Scotia’s housing future.

Join us on November 19 as we bring together the people, ideas, and partnerships needed to move housing solutions forward.

Building Nova Scotia: What Will It Take? The conversation continues. The focus is action.