Our founders came from disadvantaged backgrounds as families fleeing Russia to start a new life in Canada. Our founders knew what it means to have very little, and that taught them to never take certain luxuries in life for granted.

Qualico is a company that was founded as a wife and husband team, with both equally driving the company forward. As the company has grown through the generations, our current President is a proud father of three daughters and wants to ensure the opportunities for accessing education, leadership training, and professional advancement, and the pay and compensation for women are equal to that of men.

Qualico is responsible for designing and building major sections of cities in the form of communities. It is both for the benefit of our business, and for the health of the cities in which we all live, that we have a long-term vision and short-term operational strategies that recognize the impact that sustainable cities have within the context of climate change.

Our founders have always believed in the benefits of lifelong learning. Our founder, David Friesen, received his PhD in his 60s. He was a firm believer in supporting educational institutions and a way for people to afford higher education.

The Hastings and Van families prioritize healthy personal lifestyles and have a high appreciation for the role that family and team sport play in leading a healthy life. Within the community, the family has always ensured they support the full spectrum of health. This includes providing access to healthy food and contributing to causes that build local community gathering space that is focused on outdoor recreation, art, and history.