2006 Annual Report

2006 Annual Report

2006 Annual Report 

Photo credits: Ewen Bell, Suzanne Bullock, Hilary Duffy, Steffan Hacker, Kim MacDonald, Gregg Pachkowski, Kat Woronowirz, Habitat for Humanity Calgary, 

Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg, Habitat for Humanity International.

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A Message from 

our Leadership 

Building Homes. 

Building Hope. 

Habitat for Humanity Canada 

Structure and Programs 

Success Stories 

A Hand Up 

Financial Accountability 

Our Leadership 

VISION 

A world where everyone has 

a safe and decent place to live.

MISSION 

To mobilize volunteers and 

XXXX 

community partners in building 

affordable housing and promoting 

Xxxx homeownership as a means to 

Xxxx breaking the cycle of poverty.

A Message from our Leadership 

Amazing things happen to people when they have a home. They become healthier, happier and better equipped to face life’s 

challenges and seize its opportunities. 

Habitat for Humanity – by helping people achieve the dream of homeownership – does more than provide them with a fixed 

address, we give them a voice, a sense of stability, and a critical ‘hand up’ in their effort to break the vicious and disabling cycle 

of poverty that may have been holding them back from realizing their full potential. 

Addressing the issue of affordable housing and giving people a place to call home is not just an act of charity or generosity. It’s a 

strategic investment in our society. For what we don’t spend on housing today, we will spend several times over in the future on 

education, health care, correctional institutions, and in rebuilding the very fabric of our communities that are torn asunder when 

people are without a safe and decent place to live. 

Unfortunately, over 1.5 million Canadians and well over 1 billion families around the world are living today in substandard housing 

and having to make unthinkable and unjust choices between food, electricity, education, childcare and medical care on the one 

hand, and shelter on the other. 

That’s why Habitat for Humanity Canada and our over 35,000 volunteers in over 70 communities across the country are working 

tirelessly to build more homes for families in need. It’s also why we are going beyond our role as homebuilders and community 

builders to build something just as imperative: a national movement for affordable housing. Through our “Leaders Building A 

Nation” initiative, we are asking people from all walks of life to join us in building homes and hope for those who – for reasons 

beyond their control – have fallen on difficult times. 

In this report, you will learn how an ever-growing number of volunteers, donors and partners have helped us achieve 

unprecedented successes this past year as we continue to expand our homebuilding efforts at home and abroad. You will read 

how we are working to build better, faster, greener and safer. You will see how we are seeking out new ways of doing things, 

and how we are holding ourselves accountable as stewards of the resources entrusted to us. Most importantly, you will see that 

our work has just begun, and that we are putting out a call to action to the leaders who will help us in this important mission. 

We encourage you to learn more about Habitat for Humanity. Come join us in our work and open the door to homeownership for 

millions of people in Canada and around the world. 

Karen Alexander David Hughes 

Chair, National Board of Directors President & CEO 

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Building Homes. Building Hope. 

OUR CORE VALUES 

HOUSING FOR ALL 

We believe that access to safe, decent and 

affordable housing is a basic human right that 

should be available to all. 

HUMAN DIGNITY 

We believe in the worth and dignity of every 

human being. We respect the people we 

serve and those who help us in this effort and 

recognize them as our greatest resource. 

PARTNERSHIP 

We believe we can best achieve our mission 

through meaningful and mutually-beneficial 

partnerships with others. 

FAITH IN ACTION 

We believe that faith is lived through action. 

Building on our Christian foundation, we serve 

and work with people of all faiths and beliefs in a 

spirit of justice and compassion. 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS 

We believe there is a role for everyone 

committed to our vision, mission and values, 

and we seek to enrich our organization through 

diversity. 

HELPING OTHERS 

“Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating and its 

members see the benefit of being part of Habitat 

for Humanity and its mission of providing affordable, 

safe housing for those who need a hand up within 

our communities. People often take for granted what 

they have and being part of Habitat allows us to see 

the reward of doing something for those in need. Our 

members’ products and services are a great fit with 

building houses, and hats off to our members for their 

continued support of our involvement with Habitat 

over the year.” 

Mr. Ken Webster 

Chairman of the Board 

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating 

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Building Homes. Building Hope. 

HOME BUILDS PEOPLE 

For years, our work has allowed us to see incredible things happen 

when people build a home. But even more incredible is seeing how 

home builds people. Because when people have access to affordable, 

suitable, adequate housing in all its forms—from Habitat homes to 

public housing units—their lives improve 100%. 

People gain the stability they need to find and keep a job. Families can 

plant roots and become proud, connected members of a community. 

Seniors and people with special needs can live with a sense of wellbeing 

and independence. New Canadians can pursue the brighter 

future that first led them to this country. And lives of homelessness can 

become lives of hope. 

By building people, home is also building something else: our country. 

A well-housed population is one that can create thriving communities, 

forge new opportunities, and make Canada a home to everything it 

stands for as a nation—a place where all people deserve a chance to 

build a better life. 

Habitat for Humanity believes that chance should be at every 

Canadian’s doorstep. 

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LEADERS BUILDING A NATION 

We believe that our role goes beyond that of 

homebuilder, and that’s why we are building 

something just as imperative: a national 

movement for affordable housing. 

More than 1.5 million Canadians need affordable 

housing right now, and 1 billion people around 

the world are without a safe, decent place to 

live. In Canada, housing costs continue to rise 

while 5 million Canadians earn salaries below 

the low income cut-off. For many hard-working 

Canadians, homeownership seems to be an 

impossible goal. 

But we can do something about it. 

• Canada is facing a national emergency 

on poverty, welfare, homelessness and 

housing (United Nations, 2006) 

• Housing costs are the worst in a decade 

(Royal Bank of Canada, 2006) 

• Over 1 million Canadian households spend 

more than half of their household income 

on shelter costs (CMHC, 2006) 

In May 2006, Habitat for Humanity Canada and 

its national affiliates committed to a bold 5-year 

strategic plan, Leaders Building a Nation, that 

challenges our association to engage more 

partners, reach new levels of efficiency and 

effectiveness, and ultimately provide more 

homes for families in need of a brighter future. 

Our donors play a vital role in achieving this plan. 

They donate funds and products, lend their time, 

expertise and passion, all because they share our 

vision of a world where every man, woman and 

child has a safe place to call home. We celebrate 

how far we have come together, and challenge 

other leaders to step up with us and address one 

of the most pressing social issues of our time. 

LEADING THE WAY 

“Whether it’s seeing the look on a family’s face when 

they receive the keys to their new home or watching 

the sweat pour off the brow of one of our associates, 

every encounter with this wonderful organization has 

brought me great pleasure. As the Chair of Habitat 

Canada’s National President’s Council, I also urge 

other CEO’s and Presidents to join me and countless 

other business leaders to help support the great cause 

of affordable housing. Through Habitat, we can help 

thousands of people every year, one family at a time.” 

Ms. Annette Verschuren 

President, The Home Depot Canada & Asia 

Chair, National President’s Council 


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ROLE OF OUR NATIONAL OFFICE 

Habitat for Humanity Canada provides the 

national profile and resources required to support 

the vital work of our member affiliates in 71 

Canadian communities. Working together, we 

are engaging people across the country—in local 

neighbourhoods, in boardrooms and on build 

sites—to give a hand up to families in need. 

AFFILIATE SHARED SERVICES AND 

INFRASTRUCTURE 

By enhancing the organizational capacity of our 

affiliates across Canada, we are able to increase 

our building rate and serve more families in need. 

Habitat for Humanity Canada transfers donated 

funds and gifts-in-kind to affiliates in Canada and 

abroad in support of their building activities. Our 

national office also helps affiliates by providing 

training programs, annual conferences, leadership 

development, shared employee services, and 

guidance in the local implementation of national 

policies and branded programs. 

EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY 

Habitat for Humanity Canada strives to 

increase public and governmental awareness 

about poverty and housing issues in order to 

make affordable housing a matter of public 

responsibility. We are actively involved in events 

and programs across Canada to help mobilize 

people to act, and motivate governments to 

develop beneficial policies. We also collaborate 

with international organizations that share our 

vision for a world in which everyone has a 

decent, affordable place to live. 

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 

The work of Habitat for Humanity Canada is 

made possible through a diverse resource base 

which supports the stability and long-term 

growth of the organization. We raise funds 

through corporate partnership programs, direct 

mail outreach and online giving. Through the 

donation of funds, gifts-in-kind and volunteer 

time from individuals, corporations, faith groups, 

foundations and community organizations, we 

are able to minimize our building costs and 

provide our partner families with access to 

affordable home mortgages. 

GOVERNANCE 

Habitat for Humanity Canada is governed by 

a National Board of Directors that is elected 

by, and representative of, our national affiliate 

membership. This board oversees all national 

policy and bylaw recommendations and 

approvals. It governs the activities of our national 

office through committees aligned with the 

major activities and strategic priorities of the 

organization. As stewards of national donor 

funds, we fully recognize and deliver on our 

responsibility for openness, transparency and 

honesty in the management of all resources 

entrusted to our care. 

HOUSING FOR ALL 

“RBC is proud to be a long-term supporter of Habitat 

for Humanity, an organization that promotes affordable 

housing through homeownership with all people 

regardless of race or religion. RBC is in the business of 

helping people purchase their own homes, 

so that is why our support of Habitat fits so nicely 

with our commitment to encourage homeownership 

for all Canadians.” 

Mr. Stephen Voisin 

Executive Director, RBC Foundation 

Royal Bank of Canada 

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HABITAT FOR 

HUMANITY 

CANADIAN 

AFFILIATES 

OUR LOCAL PRESENCE 

The mission of Habitat for Humanity Canada is delivered 

by affiliates in 71 communities across the country. 

Affiliates select and prepare partner families for 

homeownership, manage the construction of homes, and 

work with volunteers from corporations, faith groups and 

community organizations. They play a vital role at the local 

level, engaging community partners who are able to help 

us by contributing valuable resources. Our affiliates also 

coordinate events and activities designed to raise funds 

and awareness in their cities and towns. 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORES 

Many of our affiliates operate Habitat for Humanity 

ReStores—retail environments that generate muchneeded 

funds for affiliate operations by accepting new and 

used building supplies from donors, and reselling them to 

the general public. ReStores divert over 12,000 tonnes of 

material from landfills each year, supporting our vision of 

sustainable communities. In 2006, there were 51 ReStores 

in Canada. 

AN EXEMPLARY VOLUNTEER 

Where would Habitat for Humanity PEI 

be without Jim Wicks? Jim has been 

consistently advocating for affordable 

housing and the elimination of poverty in 

PEI since 1996. The most recognizable 

spokesperson for Habitat PEI, he is also 

its founder. 

As President of Habitat PEI for five 

years, Jim has showcased excellent 

leadership at all levels within the affiliate 

– from building homes, to fundraising, 

to administrative responsibilities. And no 

task is below him. Even as President, 

Jim would personally make the wooden 

plaques given out to volunteers, and 

would drive to a neighbouring community 

to take water samples. 

Jim’s passion for Habitat for Humanity has 

extended to his family. His wife Myrna has 

committed years as a member of Habitat 

PEI’s Family Committee, and so has his 

son Matt, who serves on the Construction 

Committee. Jim was awarded the 

Volunteer of the Year Award at the 2006 

Habitat for Humanity Canada Annual 

General Meeting. 

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CANADIAN AFFILIATES 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - 

BOUNDARY SOCIETY 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRAMPTON 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 

BRANDON INC. 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRANT 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BROOKS 

DISTRICT SOCIETY 

CABOT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC. 

CALGARY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 

(SOCIETY) 


CAMROSE SOCIETY 


DUFFERIN-CALEDON 


EDMONTON SOCIETY 


FREDERICTON AREA/RÉGION DE 

FREDERICTON INC. 


GREATER KINGSTON & FRONTENAC 


SOCIETY OF GREATER VANCOUVER 


GREY BRUCE 


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 

ASSOCIATION 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HALTON 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAMILTON 


HURON COUNTY 


HURONIA INC. 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IQALUIT 


KAMLOOPS SOCIETY 

KELOWNA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 

SOCIETY 

LETHBRIDGE HABITAT FOR 

HUMANITY SOCIETY 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ON THE 

BORDER LLOYDMINSTER SOCIETY 


LONDON INC. 


MEDICINE HAT SOCIETY 


MISSISSAUGA 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - MONCTON 

AREA/RÉGION DE MONCTON INC. 

HABITAT POUR L’HUMANITÉ 

MONTRÉAL SUD-OUEST / HABITAT 

FOR HUMANITY MONTREAL 

SOUTHWEST 


MOUNTAIN VIEW AFFILIATE SOCIETY 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MUSKOKA 


NANAIMO SOCIETY 


NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NIAGARA 


NORTH BAY AND BLUE SKY REGION 


NORTH DURHAM INC. 


NORTH SIMCOE 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF 

NORTHUMBERLAND 


PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 


PETERBOROUGH 

AND DISTRICT 

PRINCE ALBERT HABITAT FOR 

HUMANITY INC. 

PRINCE EDWARD-HASTINGS HABITAT 

FOR HUMANITY 


PRINCE GEORGE SOCIETY 


RED DEER REGION SOCIETY 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY REGINA INC. 


SAINT JOHN REGION INC. 


SARNIA/LAMBTON 


SASKATOON INC. 


SAULT STE. MARIE AND AREA 


SEAWAY VALLEY 


SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY 


SOUTH OKANAGAN 


SOUTH PEACE SOCIETY 


STRATFORD-PERTH 


SUDBURY DISTRICT 


SUNSHINE COAST 


THE PAS INC. 

THOUSAND ISLANDS HABITAT FOR 

HUMANITY 


THUNDER BAY 


TORONTO INC. 

UPPER FRASER VALLEY HABITAT FOR 

HUMANITY SOCIETY 


VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH 

SOCIETY 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VICTORIA 


WATERLOO REGION INC. 


WELLINGTON COUNTY 

WEST KOOTENAY HABITAT FOR 

HUMANITY 


WINDSOR-ESSEX INC. 

WINNIPEG HABITAT FOR 

HUMANITY INC. 


WOOD BUFFALO SOCIETY 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, 

YORK REGION 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YUKON 

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OUR GLOBAL REACH 

As one of the largest and most respected charities in the 

world, Habitat for Humanity consists of active affiliate 

member organizations building in more than 3,000 

communities, in 93 countries worldwide. A dynamic global 

movement—the 200,000 th Habitat for Humanity house 

was completed in August 2005. Astonishingly, a new 

Habitat for Humanity house is dedicated somewhere in 

the world every 21 minutes. 

In 2006, Habitat for Humanity Canada supported the 

construction of 100 homes in other countries—half of 

them through the Global Village Canada program, the other 

half with funds received from Habitat affiliates and private 

donors. This was twice as many homes as we were able 

to support in 2005. Looking forward, we expect to double 

our impact again in 2007 by supporting 200 homes in 

developing countries. 

REBUILDING LIVES 

“During a company-sponsored trip 

to Louisiana last fall, our employees 

witnessed the difference one life can 

make in another, as they helped rebuild 

homes destroyed by hurricanes Katrina 

and Rita.These employees returned 

passionate about the cause and with a 

new appreciation for Tolko. Habitat for 

Humanity is a cause we proudly support.” 

Mr. Brad Thorlakson 

President, Marketing & Sales 

Tolko Industries Ltd. 

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Habitat for Humanity International operates through its member affiliates in these countries: 

AFGHANISTAN 

EL SALVADOR 

MONGOLIA 

SRI LANKA 

ANGOLA 

ETHIOPIA 

MOZAMBIQUE 

SURINAME 

ARGENTINA 

FIJI 

MYANMAR 

TAJIKISTAN 

ARMENIA 

GERMANY 

NEPAL 

TANZANIA 

AUSTRALIA 

GHANA 

NETHERLANDS 

THAILAND 

BANGLADESH 

GREAT BRITAIN 

NEW ZEALAND 

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 

BARBUDA 

GUATEMALA 

NICARAGUA 

TURKEY 

BELIZE 

GUYANA 

NIGERIA 

UGANDA 

BERMUDA 

HAITI 

NORTHERN IRELAND 

UNITED STATES 

BOLIVIA 

HONDURAS 

PAKISTAN 

VANUATU 

BOTSWANA 

HUNGARY 

PANAMA 

VIETNAM 

BRAZIL 

INDIA 

PAPUA NEW GUINEA 

ZAMBIA 

BULGARIA 

INDONESIA 

PARAGUAY 

BURUNDI 

IVORY COAST 

PHILIPPINES 

CAMBODIA 

JAPAN 

POLAND 

CAMEROON 

JORDAN 

PORTUGAL 

CANADA 

KENYA 

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 

CAYMAN ISLANDS 

KYRGYZSTAN 

REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

CHILE 

LAOS 

ROMANIA 

CHINA 

LEBANON 

RUSSIA 

COLOMBIA 

LESOTHO 

RWANDA 

COSTA RICA 

MACEDONIA 

SAMOA 

DEM. REPUBLIC OF CONGO 

MADAGASCAR 

SENEGAL 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 

MALAWI 

SIERRA LEONE 

EAST TIMOR 

MALAYSIA 

SINGAPORE 

ECUADOR 

MEXICO 

SOLOMON ISLANDS 

EGYPT 

MICRONESIA 

SOUTH AFRICA 

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HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM 

Habitat for Humanity reduces the barriers to homeownership for individuals and families who are in 

financially vulnerable situations. In Canada, these barriers include the escalating cost of housing, high 

down-payments and unwieldy mortgage interest costs. To overcome these hurdles, we minimize 

the cost of our homes by using donated materials and volunteer labour. We allocate all mortgage 

payments we receive from homeowners back into our Homeownership Program. These measures 

allow us to offer Habitat for Humanity houses to the owners for an affordable price, with no downpayment 

and no-interest mortgages. The Homeownership Program helps participants reduce their 

total housing costs and build equity for the future. Just as important, it allows people to experience, 

for the first time, the feelings of homeownership: joy, pride, security and warmth. 

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BECOMING A 

PARTNER FAMILY 

Habitat for Humanity could not succeed without the hard work, dedication 

and courage of our partner families. People living below the poverty line 

who are able to repay an interest-free mortgage may qualify to become 

partner families with Habitat for Humanity. These future homeowners put 

in hundreds of hours of sweat equity, share the labour of homebuilding, and 

participate in valuable training and preparation sessions. In return, their lives 

are often transformed by the positive experience of receiving a hand up, 

and the many benefits that come from owning their own home. 

VOLUNTEERS ARE 

ESSENTIAL 

More than 35,000 people have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity 

Canada, and thousands more have helped to build homes in other countries 

through the Global Village program. We depend strongly on our volunteers. 

They may be professional tradespeople donating a portion of their time and 

expertise, or first-time builders who have never hammered a single nail. 

Experienced builders gain the satisfaction of knowing they have contributed 

something of real value to people who need it most. Newcomers have 

the opportunity to learn construction skills in a supportive and safe 

environment, and feel the pride of giving back to their community and their 

society. Other volunteers work behind the scenes—on committees, raising 

funds, creating advertising, supporting families and advocating in their own 

communities. Through their combined efforts, volunteers enable us to 

control the costs of homebuilding, and make housing affordable. They are 

vital to our ongoing success. 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HALTON’S 

FOURTH HOME — ONE YEAR LATER 

The Kettanah family has been living in their Habitat 

Home in Burlington for about a year, and they happily 

report an “enormous effect on their quality of life”. 

Abraham, the youngest child in the family, is severely 

handicapped. Living in an apartment posed several 

difficulties. He suffered from many colds because the 

environment could not be controlled. Access to the 

outside was complex and risky. His behaviour upset 

some of the other tenants. 

But in the new Habitat Home, Abraham has been 

much healthier. He started to go to school, and 

is picked up by a bus in the driveway of his own 

home. The house is designed to accommodate his 

wheelchair, other utilities, and future requirements. 

Abraham’s father, Tawfik Kettanah, says, “We thank 

the Lord for all happenings and we believe that 

thanking people is part of thanking God. Thank you 

Habitat!” 

(from Fall Edition of the Habitat for Humanity Halton newsletter) 

PROVIDING COMFORT 

“We have a vision to supply a quality product that will 

provide comfort and security to every homeowner that 

uses our windows and doors. By working with Habitat 

for Humanity, we see many families realize their dreams 

in partnership with the many volunteers who extend a 

helping hand. It allows our people to truly be part of a 

great cause in filling the great need for housing today. 

Habitat for Humanity brings the credibility, marketing, 

organizational skills, expertise, and experience that we 

rely on to complement our vision.” 

Mr. Henry Banman 

Executive Vice President 

All Weather Windows 

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS 

WOMEN BUILD PROGRAM 

Our Women Build program encourages women 

to experience hands-on participation at our build 

sites. All volunteers receive basic training and 

are mentored on-site by experienced home 

builders. The program enables women to learn 

and use construction skills in a safe, supportive 

environment. 

BUILDING ON FAITH PROGRAM 

Habitat for Humanity lets faith groups put 

their faith and love into action in a meaningful, 

powerful way, by serving as instruments of 

God’s love. Our homes serve as a visible and 

lasting reminder of God’s grace. Participants 

feel a strong sense of unity and purpose when 

they join hands and reach out to neighbours in 

need. Faith groups help by praying for the work, 

sponsoring homes, donating funds, offering inkind 

goods and services, becoming volunteers, 

feeding workers, and supporting partner families. 

Habitat for Humanity thankfully celebrates its 

partnerships with the faith community through 

an annual global event called Building on Faith. 

NATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAM 

Habitat for Humanity Canada encourages young 

people to experience the rewards of giving back 

to their communities. Students run 11 successful 

Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapters, located 

on university and college campuses, and in high 

schools, across Canada. Chapter members help 

build homes, become advocates for affordable 

housing, and raise funds for local affiliates. The 

National Youth Build program aims to engage 

youth in the work of Habitat for Humanity to 

help develop future community leaders. The 

first National Youth Build was held in Winnipeg 

in 2006, attracting youth from across Canada 

for 10 days of building. In 2006, six groups of 

students travelled outside Canada during Spring 

Break to support the international work of 

Habitat for Humanity. 

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING 

Protecting the environment and employing 

sustainable building practices is of great 

importance to Habitat for Humanity in Canada 

and to the donors and volunteers who support 

our work. We believe that an affordable home 

can be a healthy and sustainable home, both 

for the families who will live there and for 

the communities in which they will reside. 

In support of this commitment, Habitat for 

Humanity Canada is encouraging and training 

our Canadian affiliates to increase the number 

of energy efficient homes that are available to 

our partner families. We are appealing to our 

donors to support this movement by funding and 

participating in the growing number of ‘green’ 

builds across the country. 

SAFETY AND HEALTH 

The Management and Board of Directors of 

Habitat for Humanity Canada believes that the 

safety and health of our employees, volunteers 

and sub-contractors is of vital importance. 

The well-being of Habitat for Humanity in 

Canada depends on the safety and health 

of our workforce and the protection of our 

environment. With this commitment in mind, 

Habitat for Humanity Canada has developed 

support materials to assist affiliates in developing 

a comprehensive Safety, Health and Environment 

(SHE) orientation and management system to be 

used in conjunction with local safety resources 

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and partnerships. Habitat for Humanity 

Canada has expanded partnerships with likeminded 

organizations, including the Industrial 

Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) and 

the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering 

(CSSE). We encourage our donors to support 

this critical initiative by funding 

and participating in the strengthening of our 

SHE program. 

DISASTER RESPONSE – 

OPERATION HOME DELIVERY 

Months—or sometimes years—after a disaster 

or conflict, many families still live in rundown 

shelters. Habitat for Humanity Canada provides 

housing assistance to those who have been 

affected and displaced. Operation Home 

Delivery is helping to rebuild the U.S. Gulf 

Coast region in the wake of the devastation 

caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Through 

partnerships, donations, and volunteer labour, 

the rebuilding is underway. 

BUILDING HOPE IN HONDURAS 

In 2006, Habitat for Humanity Honduras was one 

of the largest recipients of Canadian international 

funds. These resources were used to support the 

Chamelecón project, which assisted residents of 

San Pedro Sula. Habitat for Humanity Honduras 

helped construct five houses there for families in 

need. One little boy named Franklin Jose Garcia 

Maldonado worked on a house with his family, and 

every time he was asked which house he wanted, 

Franklin proudly pointed to ‘his’ house. When the 

houses were finished, the five house keys were 

placed in a bag for a random draw. To everyone’s 

delight, Franklin drew the key that fit ‘his’ front 

door. Franklin and his family were elated. 

GLOBAL VILLAGE PROGRAM 

Habitat for Humanity Canada invites 

Canadians to work hand-in-hand with 

volunteers in other countries to provide 

simple, decent housing—one house at a 

time. Anyone with a sense of adventure, 

good health and a willingness to pitch in can 

join a Global Village team. Participants work 

and laugh together, share stories and make 

new friends. More importantly, they provide a 

hand up to people in need, and leave a lasting 

legacy in the communities in which they work. 

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Success Stories 

TOGETHER, WE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN 2006 

GROWING CANADIAN REACH 

In 2006, the number of Canadian communities 

served by a Habitat for Humanity affiliate grew to 

71, with the addition of the North Bay & Blue Sky 

Region Affiliate. 

NEW HOMEOWNERS WELCOMED 

Thanks to the efforts of our partners, affiliates, 

donors and volunteers, Habitat for Humanity 

Canada welcomed 131 new homeowner families 

during the year. 

WOMEN BUILD PROGRAM PROGRESSING 

As part of our growing Women Build program, 

affiliates in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, 

Ontario and PEI completed seven Women Builds. 

50 TH RESTORE CELEBRATED 

In October 2006, we also celebrated the opening 

of the 50 th ReStore in Canada. This new ReStore, 

which is the first in the province of Quebec, 

is managed by Habitat for Humanity Montreal 

Southwest affiliate. 

ENGAGING YOUNG LEADERS 

In May 2006, the first Canadian National Student 

Build launched in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For a 

two week period, students from across Canada 

worked together to build a home alongside the 

homeowner family, local volunteers and donors. 

The build was made possible through a partnership 

among Habitat for Humanity Canada, Habitat for 

Humanity Winnipeg, the National Youth Council, 

and generous donor The Richardson Foundation. 

CANADIAN LAUNCH OF THE 

GLOBAL VILLAGE PROGRAM 

The Global Village program launched successfully 

in Canada in 2006. The program sent 588 people 

to join 51 Global Village teams that travelled to 

13 countries to build homes. Participants had 

the opportunity to learn about other cultures 

by developing relationships with people in local 

communities. Working together, they built homes, 

built hope, and changed lives. 

WORLD URBAN FORUM III, VANCOUVER 

In 2006, nearly 10,000 attendees from 160 nations 

gathered in Vancouver for the third session of 

the World Urban Forum, a biennial UN-HABITAT 

event focused on urban sustainability. Habitat for 

Humanity raised its international profile by hosting 

networking events that featured case studies 

of its activities from around the world. A special 

event showcased Habitat for Humanity Greater 

Vancouver’s ‘Burnaby Build’. During the Forum, in a 

highly visible location on-site, Habitat for Humanity 

volunteers constructed a house that was later 

partially disassembled and shipped to Louisiana as 

part of Operation Home Delivery. 

U.S.-CANADA SOFTWOOD LUMBER 

AGREEMENT 

In 2006, Habitat for Humanity Canada, together with 

Habitat for Humanity International, led the way in 

securing a $100 million donation as a result of the 

U.S.-Canada softwood lumber dispute resolution. 

This significant donation, the largest contribution of 

its kind ever received by our organization, was made 

to Habitat for Humanity International for the purchase 

of lumber to support our homebuilding operations. 

HURRICANE RESPONSE IN LOUISIANA 

In 2005, hurricanes destroyed communities and 

ruined lives on the U.S. Gulf Coast. In response, 

Habitat for Humanity launched an emergency 

appeal for funds and volunteers to help families 

recover and rebuild. In 2006, Habitat for Humanity 

affiliates in Louisiana received nearly $200,000 in 

contributions from Canadian donors. Nine Canadian 

Global Village teams comprising 83 volunteers 

rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty 

in the rebuilding effort. Habitat for Humanity 

Canada also participated in Operation Home 

Delivery. Through its “House-in-a-Box” program, 

components for seven houses were prefabricated 

in Canada, then shipped to the Gulf Coast and 

assembled—with the help of Canadian volunteers. 

JIMMY CARTER WORK PROJECT 

IN INDIA 

The Habitat for Humanity IndiaBUILDS project is 

a five-year initiative that was launched in 2005 to 

provide new homes for 50,000 families in India by 

2010. In 2006, Habitat for Humanity Canada joined 

over 2,000 international volunteers—including 30 

Canadians—at the Jimmy Carter Work Project 

in Lonavala, India. In only one week, numerous 

dedicated and hard-working teams helped to 

construct 100 new homes for families in need. 

A VALUABLE INTERNATIONAL BRAND 

Around the world, the Habitat for Humanity brand 

has gained significant awareness and influence. 

In 2006, international brand consultancy 

Interbrand assessed the global brand value of 

Habitat for Humanity at U.S. $3.1 billion, 

70% growth over the same assessment 17 

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OUR PARTNERS SHARE OUR VISION 

Our partners provide us with the strength and support 

we require to achieve our mission. Without them, 

we could not build homes—or build hope—for families 

in need. Our partners not only raise walls on build sites, 

they help us raise the resources we need to do the work 

we do. Most of all, they help us get the word out about 

the critical need for affordable housing in Canada and around 

the world. Their generosity and commitment are clear signs 

that they share our vision of a future in which everyone has 

a simple, decent and affordable place to live. 

PLATINUM PARTNERS 

$1,000,000 and above 

THE HOME DEPOT CANADA 

GOLD PARTNERS 

$500,000 - $999,999 

ALL WEATHER WINDOWS, INC. 

SILVER PARTNERS 

$250,000 - $499,999 

THE DALY FOUNDATION 

SISTERS OF SERVICE OF CANADA 

CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLUMBING & HEATING 

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BRONZE PARTNERS 

$100,000 - $249,000 

GENWORTH FINANCIAL CANADA 

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LTD. 

ALCAN INC. 

HUNTER DOUGLAS CANADA INC. 

SISKINDS LLP 

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 

MCAP 

(Recommendation of direction of funds from class action lawsuit) 

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 

CERTAINTEED GYPSUM CANADA, INC. 

TORLYS INC. 

DUFFERIN CONCRETE 

OWENS CORNING CANADA INC. 

WHIRLPOOL CANADA INC. 

EMCO BUILDING PRODUCTS CORP. 

NATIONAL OFFICE 

PEAK PRODUCTS 

MS. ANNETTE VERSCHUREN 

RBC FOUNDATION 

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DEVELOPERS 

$50,000 - $99,999 

CANADA MORTGAGE AND 

HOUSING CORPORATION 

CITY OF WATERLOO 

CONOCOPHILLIPS CANADA 

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA 

HOME INTERIORS INTERNATIONAL 

ICI CANADA INC. 

JAMES RICHARDSON & SONS, LIMITED 

NEWELL RUBBERMAID 

ODL INCORPORATED 

PETRO-CANADA 

GROUNDBREAKERS 

$25,000 - $49,999 

BELL CANADA 

CANADIAN BAPTIST MINISTRIES 

CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY 

EATON ELECTRICAL 

ENERGIZER CANADA INC. 

FRUITS & PASSION BOUTIQUES 

THE MORRISON FOUNDATION 

THE TKC-CNC FOUNDATION 

MS. MARY KITCHING 

MR. MATTHEW RIVARD 

CRAFTSMEN 

$10,000 - $24,999 

ALEXANDRIA MOULDING INC. 

BARRY CALLEBAUT CANADA INC. 

BLACK AND DECKER CANADA INC. 

BROOKLIN UNITED CHURCH 

CANADIAN HOME PUBLISHERS 

CANARM LTD. 

CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION (CAF) AMERICA 

CITIGROUP FOUNDATION 

COMFORT HEATING (1981) LTD. 

D.H. FALLE FAMILY FOUNDATION 

FAITHLIFE FINANCIAL 

GREAT CANADIAN THEATRE COMPANY 

HOPE FOR HAITI 

LEVITON MANUFACTURING OF CANADA LTD. 

LINK CHARITY CANADA INC. 

MILLS PRIDE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 

OSRAM SYLVANIA LIMITED 

PEPSI-QTG CANADA INC. 

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS LTD. 

QUEBECOR WORLD INC. 

QUICKSTYLE INDUSTRIES INC. 

RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS 

SOUTHWIRE COMPANY 

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH 

TIMOTHY’S COFFEES OF THE WORLD 

UNION RICH USA 

UNITED STEELWORKERS - GULF 

UNITED WAY OF GREATER TORONTO 

WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL CORPORATION CANADA 

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY LIMITED (CANADA) 

WHITE ROCK ROTARY CLUB 

MS. ANN BEDARD 

MS. ANNETTE BRUSEKER 

MS. CYNTHIA FISH 

MR. KENNETH MEINERT 

MR. LOWELL HODGES 

MR. MARK TEENINGA 

MR. WILLIAM TEENINGA 

MS. PATRICIA ANNE WALLIS 

MR. PHILIP WONDER 

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BUILDERS 

$5,000 - $9,999 

APSLEY TRUST 

BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION 

CANADIAN FORCES 

OFFICE OF THE CHAPLIN GENERAL 

CLINTAR GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES 

DAYTON MANUFACTURING 

DYNAMIC FOREST PRODUCTS LTD. 

EMERGENCY DOOR SERVICE INC. 

H. PAULIN & CO. LIMITED 

HALSTEAD NEW ENGLAND CORP. 

ITW CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS 

JELD-WEN WINDOWS AND DOORS 

(WILLMAR WINDOW DIVISION) 

KORHANI CANADA INC. 

L2B ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS INC. 

MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 

MOULDING AND MILLWORK 

MUIR’S CARTAGE LIMITED 

NEWELL INDUSTRIES CANADA INC. 

PARETO EVENT 

PAUL O’CONNOR FUNERAL HOME LTD. 

RHEEM CANADA LTD./LTÉE 

ROBERT BOSCH INC. 

ROBERTS COMPANY CANADA LIMITED 

ROTARY CLUB OF MEAFORD INC. 

RUSSELL A. FARROW LIMITED 

SOUTHERN ACCENT RESTAURANT 

SPECIALTIES ROBERT LEGAULT INC. 

STANLEY CANADA CORPORATION 

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC. 

SUNRISE SCHOOL DIVISION (MCIC GRANT) 

SUPPLIERPIPELINE INC. 

THE JONAH GROUP LTD. 

THE KITCHING GROUP (CANADA) INC. 

WHITEHALL TRUST 

MR. DREW ATKINS 

MR. WAYNE BAILEY 

MR. DAVE BJARNESON 

MS. SHIRLEY J. BRUSH 

MR. PETER W. CURRIE 

MR. BILL DYER 

ESTATE OF CLAUDE KALBFLEISCH 

MS. LUCY HARRIS 

THE RT. HONOURABLE EDWARD SCHREYER 

MR. JAMES D. TELFER 

MRS. MARGARET ULLAND 

MR. DANIEL WERDER 

MR. JOHN J. WIGLE 

MR. & MRS. BERT AND CAMILLA WITT 

HOME DEPOT 2006 GOLFERS 

Home Depot hosts an annual Golf Tournament 

which raises more than $500,000 for Habitat 

for Humanity Canada and its affiliates. The 

following organizations contributed to the 

fundraising event. We are grateful for their 

continued support. 

3M CANADA 

ABITIBI-CONSOLIDATED INC. 

ACG CANADA 

ACTUANT CANADA CORPORATION 

ALEXANDRIA MOULDING INC. 

ALL COVER PORTABLE SYSTEMS 

ANDERSEN WINDOWS 

ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT INC. 

ASHTON TRANSPORT LTD. 

AXCESS INC. PTE. LTD. 

B&S CANADA 

BEAULIEU CANADA 

BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION 

BEMIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY (CANADA) 

BLACK AND DECKER CANADA INC. 

BLANCO CANADA INC. 

BRINKS CANADA INC. 

BRITE MANUFACTURING INC. 

CASS 

CCI INDUSTRIES LTD. 

CCT GLOBAL SOURCING INC. 

CENTAH SOLUTIONS INC. 

CFM CANADA 

CGC INC. 

CITIGROUP FOUNDATION

CLOSETMAID AMERICA 

H. PAULIN & COMPANY LTD. 

MAGTAR SALES INC. 

COLONIAL ELEGANCE INC. 

H.B. FENN & COMPANY LTD. 

MASCO CANADA LTD. 

COLORITE PLASTICS CANADA 

HALSTEAD NEW ENGLAND CORP. 

MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 

COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS - 

LEVESQUE DIVISION 

COMMONWEALTH HOME FASHIONS 

COOPER INDUSTRIES CANADA INC. 

COOPER LIGHTING 

CORDELIA LIGHTING INC. 

CPI PLASTICS GROUP LTD. 

CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS OF CANADA LTD. 

DALTILE 

DANBY PRODUCTS LTD. 

DAP CANADA 

DÉCOR PRECAST CO. LTD. 

DON PARK INC. 

DYNAMIC FOREST PRODUCTS LTD. 

EMCO BUILDING PRODUCTS CORP. - 

NATIONAL OFFICE 

EMERGENCY DOOR SERVICE INC. 

ENERGIZER CANADA INC. 

EUROFASE CANADA INC. 

EXCEL LIGHTING & MANUFACTURING LTD. 

FAUS INC. 

FENCLO LTD. 

FISKARS BRANDS CANADA INC. 

FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MFG. CORP. 

FORWELL MATERIALS INC. 

GARANT 

GOODFELLOW INC. 

GREAT NECK SAW INC. / AGENTS ARE US 

GSW BUILDING PRODUCTS 

HARPER TRUCKS INC. 

HENKEL CANADA CORP., CONSUMER ADHESIVES 

HOMAX PRODUCTS INC. 

HONEYWELL LTD. 

HUBBELL CANADA INC. 

ICI CANADA INC. 

ICM GROUP LTD. 

INSTALLATIONS BY THE YARD INC. 

INTEGRATED PLASTICS LTD. 

INTERMATIC CANADA INC. 

ITW CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS 

J & R HOME PRODUCTS LTD. 

J.D. IRVING LTD. 

JELD-WEN WINDOWS AND DOORS 

(WILLMAR WINDOW DIVISION) 

KIDDE CANADA INC. 

KING PACKAGED MATERIALS COMPANY 

KINGSTAR PRODUCTS INC. 

KORHANI CANADA INC. 

KORO INSTALLATIONS INC. 

LAMSON HOME PRODUCTS LTD. 

LEGGETTWOOD 

LEVELOR CANADA 

LEVITON MANUFACTURING OF CANADA LTD. 

LITHONIA LIGHTING 

MAAX CANADA INC. 

MAAX SPAS (ONTARIO INC.) 

MABE CANADA INC. 

MASTER LOCK COMPANY 

MILLS PRIDE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 

MISTRAL HARDWOOD FLOORS 

MOEN INC. 

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC. 

MOULDING AND MILLWORK 

MUIR’S CARTAGE LIMITED 

MULTY INDUSTRIES INC. 

NATIONAL INSTORE SERVICES CORP 

NCI MARKETING INC. 

NESTLE WATERS CANADA 

NEW IMAGE 

NEWELL INDUSTRIES CANADA INC. 

NEWELL RUBBERMAID 

NURUN INC. 

OLFA - NORTH AMERICA 

ONSPEX 

ORNAMENTAL MOULDINGS LTD. 

OSRAM SYLVANIA LIMITED 

O’SULLIVAN INDUSTRIES INC. 

OWENS CORNING CANADA INC. 

PARETO EVENT 

PEAK PRODUCTS 

PERENNIAL INC. 

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS LTD. 

PLANCHERS MISTRAL INC. 

PROCTER & GAMBLE INCORPORATED/DURACELL 

PURDY CORPORATION 

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QEP 

QUEBECOR WORLD INC. 

QUICKSTYLE INDUSTRIES INC. 

QUINCAILLERIE RICHELIEU LTÉE 

RAM FOREST PRODUCTS INC. 

RCR INTERNATIONAL INC. 

TAIGA BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD. 

TARGET PRODUCTS LTD. 

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES 

TEMBEC INC. 

THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP CANADA 

THE HOME DEPOT CANADA 

CIPH MEMBERS 

CIPH and its members have been important 

partners of Habitat for Humanity Canada and 

our affliates for 12 years providing, through its 

members, $2.5 million in cash and products. 

The following members have contributed to 

their 2006-2007 campaign. We are grateful for 

their continued support. 

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RECKITT BENCKISER CANADA INC. 


ROBERT BOSCH INC. 

ROYAL MOULDINGS 

ROYAL OUTDOOR PRODUCTS INC. 

RUBBERMAID CANADA INC. 

RUSSELL A FARROW LTD. 

RUST-OLEUM CANADA 

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LTD. 

SCOTTS CANADA LTD. 

SEACLIFF FARMS LTD. 

SERV-RITE MARKETING 

SESCO 

SHADE-O-MATIC LTD. 

SHAW INDUSTRIES GROUP INC. 

SHAWSON LIGHTING 

SHEPHERD HARDWARE PRODUCTS LTD. 

SHERWIN 

SOUTHWIRE COMPANY 

SPECIALITIES ROBERT LEGAULT INC. 

SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS 

SPRUCELAND MILLWORKS INC. 

STANLEY CANADA CORPORATION 

SUPPLIERPIPELINE INC. 

SUREWOOD FOREST PRODUCTS 

THE HOME DEPOT SUPPLY CANADA 

THE INNOVAK D.I.Y. PRODUCTS INC. 

THE INNOVAK GROUP 

THE ROSEDALE GROUP 

THOMAS & BETTS LTD. 

TITUS MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD. 

TOOLQUIP AGENCY LTD. 

TRADEMARK TOOLS 

U.S.E HICKSON PRODUCTS LIMITED 

UNIBOARD 

UNION RICH USA 

US FENCE 

VAUGHAN WOOD LAMINATES 

VITAFOAM PRODUCTS CANADA LTD. 

WATTS INDUSTRIES CANADA INC. 

WESTBROOK FLORAL LTD. 

WESTERN CANADA EXPRESS 

WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORP. 

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY LIMITED (CANADA) 

WHIRLPOOL CANADA INC. 

XIAMEN LOTA 

ZENITH PRODUCTS CORPORATION 

ZEP 

AGENCES J. PIERRE SYLVAIN INC. 

ALBERTA CUSTOM TEE LTD. 

ALLPRISER LTD. 

AMERICAN STANDARD 

AQUA TECH SALES & MARKETING INC. 

ARMCO AGENCIES INC. 

B.A. ROBINSON CO. LTD. 

BARCLAY SALES LTD. 

BARTLE & GIBSON CO. LTD. 

BELL & BELL SALES LTD. 

BEMIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 

BEN HUOT INC. 

BIBBY-STE. CROIX INC. 

BLANCO CANADA INC. 

BOSHART INDUSTRIES INC. 

CANAPLUS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 

CANVIL 

CAROMA CANADA 

CONBRACO INDUSTRIES, INC. 

CRANE PLUMBING CANADA CORP. 

ECR INTERNATIONAL - OLSEN DIVISION 

ELKAY CANADA LTD. 

ELKHART PRODUCTS LTD. 

EMCO CORPORATION

ENVIROGARD PRODUCTS LIMITED 

FERNCO CONNECTORS LTD. 

FRANKE KINDRED CANADA LIMITED 

GRO-MEC INC. 

GROUPE DESCHENES 

GRUNDFOS CANADA INC. 

GSW WATER HEATING 

GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL CO. 

HARRIS ATLANTIC SALES LTD. 

HEATLINK 

HPAC MAGAZINE 

HUDSON PLUMBING SUPPLIES LIMITED 

ICP INTERNATIONAL COMFORT PRODUCTS 

IN-SINK-ERATOR (CANADA) 

IPEX INC. 

IRVING’S PLUMBING SUPPLIES 

J.W. BIRD & COMPANY LIMITED 

J.WRIGHT SALES LTD. 

JOHN L. SCHULTZ LTD. 

KAMCO PRODUCTS 

“ON BEHALF OF OUR CUSTOMERS” 

KEN PARTINGTON SALES LTD. 

KOTYCK BROTHERS 

M.A. STEWART & SONS LTD. 

MAAX CORPORATION 

MASCO CANADA LIMITED 

MATERIAUX DE PLOMBERIE PMF INC. 

MCKELL MARKETING LTD. 

MIROLIN INDUSTRIES CORP. 

MOEN INC. 

MUELLER FLOW CONTROL 

NCI MARKETING INC. 

OATEY SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES, CO. 

OLSONITE SEAT COMPANY (DIV. OF BEMIS) 

ONWARD SALES 

PALSER ENTERPRISES LTD. 

PELCO SALES INC. 

PENTAIR CANADA INC. 

PENTAIR WATER 

PLUMBING & HVAC PRODUCT NEWS 

PRICE PFISTER 

R-CAN ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 


SLUYTER COMPANY LTD. 

STREAMLINE COPPER & BRASS LTD. 

TEKMAR CONTROL SYSTEMS 

THORNDALE INTERNATIONAL INC. FOR VORTENS 

THORNES (DIV. OF SOURCE ATLANTIC) 

UPONOR CANADA, INC. 

USINES GIANT FACTORIES INC. 

VANDEM INDUSTRIES INC. 

VIESSMANN MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC. 

WATERGROUP COMPANIES INC. 

WATTS INDUSTRIES 

WESTERN PLUMBING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES 

LIMITED 

WILLIAM SCOTT INC. 

WOLSELEY CANADA 

YORKWEST PLUMBING SUPPLY INC. 

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BDO Dunwoody LLP 

Chartered Accountants 

and Advisors 

305 King Street West Suite 401 

Kitchener Ontario Canada N2G 1B9 

Telephone: (519) 576-5220 

Fax: (519) 576-5471 

www.bdo.ca 

AUDITOR’S REPORT 

To the Directors of Habitat for Humanity Canada 

Habitat pour l’humanité Canada 

We have audited the statement of financial position of Habitat for Humanity Canada Habitat pour l’humanite Canada as at December 31, 

2006 and the statements of changes in fund balances, operations and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are 

the responsibility of the organization’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on 

our audit. 

Except as explained in the following paragraph, we conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing 

standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements 

are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the 

financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, 

as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. 

In common with many charitable organizations, the organization derives revenue from donations and donated gifts-in-kind, the 

completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited 

to the amounts recorded in the records of the organization and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be 

necessary to revenue, excess of revenue over expenditures, assets and fund balances. 

In our opinion, except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to satisfy 

ourselves concerning the completeness of donations referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in 

all material respects, the financial position of the organization as at December 31, 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flows 

for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. 

Kitchener, Ontario 

March 2, 2007 

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(The complete audited financial statements are available upon request) 

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Financial Accountability

Combined Association Revenues (2000-2005) * 

* Based on T3010 Charitable Returns provided to Canada Revenue Agency for all Habitat for Humanity affiliates 

and the national organization, excluding internal transfers. 

Habitat for Humanity Canada House Starts (1987-2006) 

* Canadian home starts reported in 2004 reflect multi-year, large scale builds that start in one year, but span two 

or more years in construction. 

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NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL 

ANNETTE VERSCHUREN (CHAIR) 

President, The Home Depot Canada & Asia 

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE 

EDWARD R. SCHREYER 

Former Governor General of Canada 

THE HONOURABLE 

JAMES K. BARTLEMAN 

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario 

KAREN KINSLEY 

President, Canada Mortage & Housing 

Corporation 

ARTHUR A. DEFEHR 

President & CEO, Palliser Furniture Ltd. 

DR. AVI FRIEDMAN 

Director, Affordable Homes Program 

McGill University 

NATIONAL 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

KAREN ALEXANDER (CHAIR) 

Habitat for Humanity Cabot, Newfoundland 

FRANK DOTTORI (VICE CHAIR) 

Tembec, Inc. 

Montreal, Quebec 

A.D. (RIC) MCGRATTEN (TREASURER) 

MCAP Financial Corporation 

Stratford, Ontario 

NEIL CALHOUN (SECRETARY) 

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton, Alberta 

JOHN BENNETT 

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough, Ontario 

ED HAWKINS 

Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast, 

British Columbia 

CRAIG HILL 

Partner, Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP 

Calgary, Alberta 

PAMELA HINE 

Habitat for Humanity Iqaluit, Nunavut 

JAYNE HORACHEK 

Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 

JIM LIPPERT 

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, 

British Columbia 

JOHN LOEWEN 

Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg, Manitoba 

GUY MAHAFFY 

Habitat for Humanity Toronto, Ontario 

JOHN METSON 

Habitat for Humanity Toronto, Ontario 

STEPHEN ROTMAN 

Habitat for Humanity Montreal Southwest, 

Quebec 

JIM WICKS 

Habitat for Humanity PEI, Prince Edward Island 

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NATIONAL FAITH ADVISORY COUNCIL 

REV. DAMIAN MACPHERSON, SA 

Director, Ecumenism and Interfaith Affairs 

Archdiocese of Toronto 

Toronto, Ontario 

BRICE BALMER 

Chaplaincy Director, House of Friendship 

Kitchener, Ontario 

JIM MARSHALL 

Justice, Global and Ecumenical Relations 

United Church of Canada 


MAYLANNE MAYBEE 

Coordinator, Justice Education and Networks 

The Anglican Church of Canada 


MAJOR HOLLY PATTERSON 

Director, Immigrant and Refugee Services 

The Salvation Army in Canada 


AILEEN VAN GINKEL 

Director, Centre for Ministry Empowerment 

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada 

Markham, Ontario 

NATIONAL WOMEN BUILD COUNCIL 

MARY CAMERON (CHAIR) 

Adult Community Developer/Builder, 

Corporate Director 

Edmonton, Alberta 

CATHY ENS 

Human Resources Consultant 

Calgary, Alberta 

KELLY HARPER 

Senior Marketing Manager, 

BMO InvestorLine 


CATHY LYONS 

Executive Director, 

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland 

Cobourg, Ontario 

NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL 

KATRIONA MITCHELL (CHAIR) 

University of Saskatchewan Alumnus 

SARAH FERNANDES 

University of Toronto Alumnus 

MELISSA GAUL 


MATTHEW MACDONALD 

Concordia University 

ELIZABETH PELLETIER 


ALISSA PRIES 


ANN ROGAN 

McGill University Alumnus 

ADAM SMITH 

University of Lethbridge 

MANAGEMENT 

DAVID HUGHES 

President & CEO 

MAUREEN CRAWFORD 

Vice President, Programs 

WAYNE DEJONG 

Vice President, Strategic & International 

Partnerships 

KATHI DODSON 

Vice President, Finance & Administration 

MARK RODGERS 

Vice President, Affiliate Services 

ELIZABETH SHARP 

Vice President, Marketing & Development 

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Habitat for Humanity Canada National Offices 

124 Merton Street, Suite 401, Toronto ON M4S 2Z2 

40 Albert Street, Waterloo ON N2L 3S2 

Tel: 1 800 667-5137 

www.habitat.ca 

Charitable Registration No.11895 0120 RR0001

2006 Annual Report

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