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Canada's Housing Future Summit

Mobilizing to Meet the Challenge

Monday, June 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM | InterContinental Toronto

Discover the agenda and esteemed speakers of Canada's Housing Future Summit. With the support of key partners from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, CUI is bringing together senior decision makers from across the housing spectrum, including government, finance, development, labour, community housing, and advocacy organizations, to get real about solutions to transform Canada's housing system.

Housing Summit Keynote Speaker

The Honourable Gregor Robertson is Canada's Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. He serves as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby. Prior to entering federal politics, he served as Mayor of Vancouver and as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

On the Housing Summit agenda, Minister Robertson is anchoring on and off-stage discussions in the context of Canada's federal housing goals and mandate.

Fireside Chat: Priorities & Possibilities for Canada's National Housing Strategy & Federal Leadership

As Canada prepares for the next phase of its National Housing Strategy, this conversation provides timely updates on federal housing policy and explores the evolving role of the federal government in shaping housing outcomes. Speakers will reflect on lessons learned to date, emerging priorities, and the policy and partnership directions shaping the next iteration of the strategy.

Coleen Volk

President and Chief Executive Officer

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Mary W. Rowe

President and Chief Executive Officer

Canadian Urban Institute

Panel Discussions

Decisions made over the next two years will shape Canada’s housing system for the next decade. Summit panels will tackle this unique opportunity for leaders across sectors to inform the next generation of housing policy, funding programs, and financing tools.

What's At Stake: Why Housing Matters to Canada
The Challenges Facing Canada’s Housing System
Solutions to Preserve and Increase the Supply of Non-market Housing
Solutions to Increase the Supply of Market Housing
Increasing Investment in Housing
Committing to Action: Building Canada’s 10-Year Housing Plan
Where Must We Go From Here?

Discover the Agenda

Photo by Asif Ali on Unsplash

Fireside Chat: Approaches For Government and Industry to Spur Housing Development

How can we unlock housing development at the scale and speed Canada needs? This conversation focuses on execution, what governments and industry need to do differently to get housing projects to the starting line and into construction. Speakers will explore pathways and partnership models that can help turn housing ambition into built reality.

Jill Atkey

Chief Executive Officer

BC Non-Profit Housing Association

Vic Gupta

Chief Executive Officer

CreateTO

Meet A Few of Our Summit Speakers

Check out the incredible lineup of speakers at Canada's Housing Future Summit. From across the industry, these speakers are rolling up their sleeves for real conversations about housing solutions across the country. Here’s your first look at who’s joining us in Toronto.

Join us on June 22

Andrew Joyner

Senior Managing Director & Head of Multi-Family

Tricon

Andrew leads Tricon Residential’s Canadian multi-family rental platform, the most active developer, owner and operator of new purpose-built rental apartments in the Greater Toronto Area. In this role, he designs and implements strategy, sources investment opportunities, and oversees teams responsible for business plan execution including investments, development, construction and ongoing asset management. In addition, Andrew manages key relationships with joint venture partners and government stakeholders.

Brad Carr

Chief Executive Officer

Mattamy Homes

Brad Carr is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mattamy Homes Canada. He was named CEO in September 2018 after joining the company as President, Canada in June 2013. Together with a best-in-class leadership team, Brad is responsible for leading all aspects of Mattamy’s homebuilding lifecycle from land acquisition to closing in the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. Working with a talented group of more than 1,400 people, Mattamy is reimagining the future of living in Canada through innovative urban and low-rise communities, all with the collective goal of delivering the best homeowner experience. Prior to joining Mattamy, Brad spent 12 years at Monarch Corporation in a variety of roles including President.

Frank Ottavino

Senior Vice President & Head, Real Estate Banking and National Accounts

Scotiabank

Frank Ottavino is the Senior Vice President & Head of Real Estate Banking and National Accounts in Canadian Commercial Banking. In his role, he is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operations of the Real Estate Banking and National Accounts teams in Canada. Since joining Scotiabank in 1998, Frank has held increasingly senior roles across Retail, Commercial, and Corporate Banking in both Canada and the U.S. He leads a dynamic, high-performing team of seasoned professionals dedicated to delivering innovative banking solutions to our real estate and corporate clients within Canadian Commercial Banking. Outside of work, Frank is committed to giving back to his community. He also enjoys travelling with his wife and two daughters, exploring new destinations, and embracing diverse cultures.

George Cantalini

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Cantiro

As the visionary Chief Executive Officer and founder of Cantiro, George has demonstrated exceptional leadership in strategic planning and market analysis, guiding Cantiro through successful expansions and innovative product launches in residential and commercial real estate across Canada. His passion for real estate, integrity and financial acumen has driven Cantiro to become the award-winning and innovative company it is today.

Isabelle Dermers

Vice President, Strategic Development, Public Affairs, & Innovation

Quebec Provincial Association of Construction and Housing Professionals

Isabelle Demers is Vice President of Strategic Development, Public Affairs, and Innovation at APCHQ and has over 20 years of experience in issue management, business strategy, and strategic communications and organizational transformation en both the private and public sectors. She has developed extensive expertise in complex management environments.

Jamie McKenna

President

Fengate Real Estate

Jaime McKenna is President of Fengate Real Estate where she leads the growth and strategy of a $9.4 billion real estate portfolio across North America. Fengate manages over $27 billion in assets, and Jaime oversees the strategic direction and operations of the firm’s integrated real estate platform which spans purpose-built-rental, seniors’ communities (Seasons Retirement Communities), industrial, office, select hospitality assets and mixed-use developments. Jaime leads a team of 95 real estate professionals, bringing together expertise in investments, development, asset management, and finance to deliver shareholder value to investors and partners.

John Gordon

Chief Executive Officer

National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc.

John Gordon has over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the federal government and the Indigenous non-profit sector. Throughout his career, he has focused on advancing the aspirations of Indigenous Peoples and fostering community-led solutions. John earned a Master of Arts in Canadian Studies from Carleton University, where he researched the urbanization of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, exploring community organization and government responses. His personal, academic, and professional backgrounds provide him with a unique blend of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous housing providers. A registered member of the Tuscarora First Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, John lives in Ottawa with his wife and three children.

Kevin Lee

Chief Executive Officer

Canadian Home Builders’ Association

Kevin Lee is a Professional Engineer with a Masters in Architecture, and has worked in the housing industry for over 35 years. With his experience in both the public and private sectors, Kevin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in housing policy, technology and business to the CEO position at CHBA. Kevin began his career in housing in the trades as a mason, deck builder, and construction site supervisor. Since then, he has run his own housing consulting business, and has been an executive in both the public and private sectors. Kevin has a true passion for housing.

Michael Fedchyshyn

Chief Executive Officer

Building Ontario Fund

Michael Fedchyshyn brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in strategic corporate development, infrastructure investing, structured finance, and public-private contracting. He joins Building Ontario Fund from Invest Ontario, where he served as Interim CEO, driving high-impact investments in alignment with the province’s long-term economic priorities. Prior to his time at Invest Ontario, Michael held senior leadership positions at Infrastructure Ontario where he led the creation of the Transit Oriented Communities program and other priority initiatives.

Tania Bourassa-Ochoa

Deputy Chief Economist

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Tania is a finance and housing economist who has led a diverse portfolio of research projects aiming to promote stable and affordable markets. During the years, she has developed specialized expertise in housing finance across residential and multi-unit mortgage markets. Over her 10-year tenure at CMHC, Tania has successfully led multiple national data strategies, contributed to the development of new data platforms, and produced flagship reports for the financial industry. Prior to focusing on housing finance, Tania worked as a market analyst for Montréal and Trois-Rivières, gaining valuable insights into various aspects of the housing ecosystem. Driven by a passion for leveraging on-field narratives combined to data-driven analysis, Tania remains at the forefront of innovative research.

Meet All Summit Speakers

All Summit Speakers

The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure & Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Government of Canada

Andrea Nemtin, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing

Andrew Joyner, Senior Managing Director & Head of Multi-Family, Tricon

Alexandra Flynn, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Programs & Director, Housing Research Collaborative, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia

Blake Hutcheson, President & Chief Executive Officer, OMERS

Brad Carr, Chief Executive Officer, Mattamy Homes

Carolyn Whitzman, Senior Housing Researcher & Adjunct Professor, School of Cities, University of Toronto

Coleen Volk, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Dallas Alderson, Director, Public Affairs & Policy, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada

Derek Ballantyne, Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer, New Market Funds & Boann Social Capital

Dorothy McCabe, Mayor, Region of Waterloo

Eddie Robar, City Manager, City of Edmonton

Frank Ottavino, Senior Vice President & Head, Real Estate Banking and National Accounts, Scotiabank

Heather Tremain, Executive Director & Board Member, Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto’s Development Society & Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Isabelle Dermers, Vice President, Strategic Development, Public Affairs, & Innovation, Quebec Provincial Association of Construction and Housing Professionals

Jamie Cooper, President, Development & Income Properties, Dream

Jamie McKenna, President, Fengate Real Estate

Jill Atkey, Chief Executive Officer, BC Non-Profit Housing Association

James R. Dunn, Professor, McMaster University

John Gordon, Chief Executive Officer, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc.

Jude Tersigni, Senior Vice President, Planning & Development, Menkes Development Ltd.

George Cantalini, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cantiro

Kevin Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Home Builders’ Association

Laurent Levesque, Chief Executive Officer, Utile

Matt de Vlieger, Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy & Integration, Housing Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Mary W. Rowe, President & Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Urban Institute

Michael Fedchyshyn, Chief Executive Officer, Building Ontario Fund

Paul Johnson, City Manager, City of Toronto

Pedro Barata, President & Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Canada

Petr Kocourek, Economist, United Nations Human Settlements Programme Canada

Ray Sullivan, Executive Director, Canadian Housing & Renewal Association

Stephen Diamond, Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Corp

Tania Bourassa-Ochoa, Deputy Chief Economist, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Tsering Yangki, Executive Vice President, Real Estate Finance & Development, Dream Unlimited Corp.

Vic Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO

Victor Couture, Associate Professor & Chair, Real Estate, University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management & Camrost Felcorp

Wade Griffin, National Director of Indigenous Engagement, BGIS

All programming and panellists at Canada's Housing Future Summit is subject to change.

Photo by Tolu Olubode on Unsplash

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