

We need to take every opportunity to improve the way our cities grow and interact so that the legacy we leave behind is one that future generations will be proud to continue.
Kevin Van
President & CEO
Three Generations
Of Connections
to our impact areas
Qualico’s founders personally experienced homelessness, poverty and starvation as their families escaped persecution in Russia to start a new life in Canada. As a result, for over 70 years, the family has been dedicated to the safety and health and shelter of families. This underscores the commitment to impact areas of healthy lives and ending the cycle of poverty.


Qualico is a company that was founded as a wife and husband team who built the company side-by-side. Qualico’s current President & CEO is a proud father of three daughters and is committed to the impact area of healthy lives 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.
Katherine Friesen started her career as a teacher, and our founder, David Friesen, received his Ph.D. in his 60s. For three generations, the culture at Qualico has embodied a commitment to lifelong learning. The impact area of lifelong education ensures education is accessible within the community, both for personal and professional development.


With a commitment to continue to build Qualico’s legacy as a builder of better cities, it is imperative that Qualico have a long-term vision and immediate operational strategies that recognize the impact area of building sustainably.
Saskatoon, SK – Pacesetter Homes Saskatchewan employees participated in the recent Corporate Challenge Amazing Race, a fundraising event that raised $65,000 for the charity. KidSport Saskatoon helps ensure children ages five to 18 have access to
Coquitlam, BC – Foxridge Homes BC is set to offer an exclusive collection of 19 new single-family homes on the edge of Burke Mountain, offering large floor plans and stunning views of the Fraser Valley. Burke
Winnipeg, MB – Qualico was presented with the Spirit of Winnipeg Award at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce’s 16th Annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards Gala, held on June 4. Established in 2018, the Spirit of Winnipeg