OTTAWA, October 30, 2007 - The Harper government's decision to cut the GST to 5 per cent, effective January 1, 2008, will significantly improve housing affordability, the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) said today. "This is great news for both home buyers and owners," CHBA President Richard Lind said. "It will help all owners who are considering renovations and all Canadians who ma ...