Housing Summit 3.0: Driving Solutions to the Crisis

Housing Summit 3.0: Driving Solutions to the Crisis

RESCON is once again hosting its annual Housing Summit. The theme of this year’s virtual conference is “Driving Solutions to the Crisis"

By RESCON - Residential Construction Council of Ontario

Date and time

Thu, Oct 12, 2023 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM PDT

Location

Online

Agenda

12:30 PM - 12:40 PM

Opening Remarks

Richard Lyall | RESCON President

12:40 PM - 12:45 PM

Greetings from the Premier of Ontario

Premier Doug Ford | Premier of Ontario

12:45 PM - 1:05 PM

Current State of Housing Supply

Jason Mercer | TRREB

Jason Mercer will provide an update on the GTA housing market, with a particular focus on the impact of higher borrowing costs on affordability, record population growth and persistent lack of supply...

1:10 PM - 1:50 PM

Mayor's Panel on the Housing Crisis

Mayor Olivia Chow | City of Toronto

Mayor Natasha Salonen | Township of Wilmot

Mayor Cam Guthrie | Guelph

The housing affordability and supply crisis has created unprecedented challenges for elected officials and public policy makers across Ontario. It goes without saying that the so-called “front lines”...

1:55 PM - 2:25 PM

Outstanding Reforms Needed to Spur Supply

Marlon Bray | Altus

The seven deadly sins; an overview of the major challenges impeding the supply of housing, including the scale of the challenge we face, where we stand today and potential solutions which could help ...

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Will the Feds Answer the Call?

Paul Smetanin | CANCEA

The federal government is the largest beneficiary of new housing at 39% share of tax revenues, yet it only invests 7.1% in Ontario public infrastructure. The low participation of the federal governme...

3:05 PM - 3:35 PM

Streamlining & Modernization of Development Approvals

David Ambroski | Metropolitan University

Arash Shahi

3:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Tax Changes to Unlock Purpose-Built Rental Communities

Mike Moffat | Smart Prosperity Institute

High and rising interest rates, along with rising materials and labour costs have rendered many good purpose-built rental projects financially unviable. Groups, such as the National Housing Accord, h...

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Innovation Panel

Tad Putyra | Great Gulf

Albert Bendersky | BECC Modular

Joshua Benard | Habitat for Humanity

As the housing affordability and supply crisis continues, more innovative approaches need to be considered. Alternative housing forms are increasingly being recognized as a part of the solution. Modu...

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Tony Irwin | FRPO

About this event

Prepare for an enlightening experience as the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) proudly presents its third annual Housing Summit. This year's virtual conference, themed "Driving Solutions to the Crisis," is set to spark innovative discussions.

Bringing together a distinguished assembly of elected officials, esteemed economists, researchers, and housing ecosystem luminaries, the Housing Summit aims to delve into the pressing housing crisis. Attendees can expect profound insights into the current housing landscape and visionary strategies to overcome these challenges.

Anticipate the presence of prominent figures like newly elected Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, Mayor Cam Guthrie of the City of Guelph, Mayor Natasha Salonen of the Township of Wilmot, and influential personalities such as Marlon Bray, Paul Smetanin, David Amborski, Arash Shahi, and Mike Moffat. Many more notable participants are also confirming their attendance.

If you have any questions, please contact Resconnotice@rescon.com.

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RESCON - Residential Construction Council of Ontario
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