Northern Ontario Housing Summit, presented by Enbridge Gas

$75.00

Join us for a day of industry insights, collaboration, and forward-thinking!

Hosted by the Sudbury & District Home Builders’ Association and Ontario Home Builders’ Association, this summit will bring together industry leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders from across the province—all with one common goal: accelerating growth and development in Northern Ontario.

We will delve into what it means to be a licensed builder, discuss the repercussions of illegal building, examine the evolving landscape of code compliance, and explore how we can unlock Northern Ontario’s economic potential.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of discussion on the future of housing and development in Northern Ontario.


EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Holiday Inn – 1696 Regent St., Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 3Z8
HOSTED BY: Sudbury & District Home Builders’ Association & Ontario Home Builders’ Association

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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – REGISTRATION & NETWORKING


10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – OPENING REMARKS

  • Derek Cashmore, President, Sudbury & District Home Builders’ Association
  • Dave Depencier, President, Ontario Home Builders’ Association
  • Presenting Sponsor – Enbridge Gas

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM – NORTHERN HORIZONS: UNLOCKING ECONOMIC POTENTIAL

Explore the economic landscape of Northern Ontario, including opportunities for growth and development. Hear from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments on current and future growth and the steps they are taking to accelerate housing supply and development in Northern Ontario.

Moderator: Scott Andison, CEO, Ontario Home Builders’ Association

Panelists:

MP Scott Aitchison, MP Parry Sound – Muskoka, Conservative Party of Canada, Shadow Minister for Housing and Diversity and Inclusion

MPP Will Bouma, MPP Brantford-Brant, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Northern Development

His Worship, Paul Lefebvre, Mayor, City of Greater Sudbury


11:00 AM – 11:50 PM – HONEST BUILDING: LICENSING AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Learn about the regulatory process of home building, from municipal permitting to licensed building. Hear from the City of Greater Sudbury on the permitting process, including the new e-permitting platform, followed by presentations from Tarion and the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) on the warranty and licensing process.  The session will conclude with a panel discussion on the industry-wide repercussions of illegal building and potential solutions for change.

Moderator: Rick Martins, Chair, OHBA Regulatory Affairs Committee +  Vice President, Huron Creek Developments

Panelists:

Peter Balasubramanian, CEO, Tarion

Wendy Moir, CEO and Registrar, Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA)

Denise Clement, Manager of Permits & Approvals Integration, City of Greater Sudbury

Louie Zagordo, President, SLV Homes


11:50 AM – 12:00 PM – SPECIAL REMARKS

MP Viviane Lapointe, MP Sudbury, Liberal Party of Canada


12:00 PM – 12:50 PM – LUNCH


12:50 PM – 1:00 PM – SPECIAL REMARKS

MPP Jamie West, MPP Sudbury, New Democratic Party of Ontario, Critic for Labour, Training & Skills Development


1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – EVOLVING BUILDING CODES: NAVIGATING THE PATH FORWARD

Examine the evolving landscape of code compliance. Gain valuable insights into the 2024 Ontario Building Code (OBC), including the transition provisions and key implementation dates. Then, hear about the priority areas for the 2025 and 2030 National Building Code(NBC), with future impacts on the OBC. This session will conclude with a panel discussion on code compliance, and our experts will answer your pressing questions.

Moderator: Mike Memme, 1st Vice President, OHBA + Operations Manager, Mountainview Building Group

Panelists:

Pat Daniels, Chair, OHBA Technical Committee + General Manager Construction Operations, Glenview Homes

Matt Farrell, President and Executive Director, Alliance of Canadian Building Officials Association

Guido Mazza, Chief Building Official, City of Greater Sudbury

Carol Skanes, Building Services Plans Examination, City of Greater Sudbury


2:30 PM – 2:45 PM – BREAK


2:45 PM – 3:45 PM – BUILDING FOR TOMORROW: TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS IN SUDBURY

Sudbury is evolving rapidly, driven by significant population changes and urban growth. The City of Greater Sudbury will take us through how these demographic shifts are impacting long-term planning, affecting everything from housing to infrastructure. Highlighting key projects like the Arena and Industrial Park, we will discuss how these initiatives support economic resilience, accommodate a shifting population, and enhance the overall quality of life in Sudbury.

Speakers:

Keith Crigger, Manager of Investment and Business Development, City of Greater Sudbury

Melissa Riou, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning, City of Greater Sudbury

Steven Beites, Professor, Laurentian University McEwen School of Architecture


3:45 PM – 4:00 PM – CLOSING REMARKS

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