Passive House Canada Announces CEO Transition

14-May-2025

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Passive House Canada (PHC) has announced the departure of CEO Chris Ballard, and the appointment of CEO Michael Quast, who has officially assumed the role.

Both leaders attended the 2025 Annual Passive House Canada Conference, from May 5 to 7, 2025, in Ottawa, which provided an opportunity for the community to celebrate Ballard’s contributions and welcome Quast to the PHC family.

Ballard has led Passive House Canada with distinction for over five years, guiding the organization through challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as advancing the national conversation around sustainable, high-performance building.

“Becoming CEO of Passive House Canada and helping to guide it for more than five years has been an honour,” said Ballard. “This is an amazing community of smart and passionate people. Together, we’ve trained thousands of building professionals, made our voices heard at the highest levels of government and industry, and positioned Canada as a leader in Passive House design and construction. I leave with immense pride—and full confidence in Michael as the right leader to take PHC to the next level.”