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Building in Uncertain Times: Keeping Housing Moving

Ontario's housing market is facing a perfect storm. After years of strong population growth, the province remains more than 550,000 homes short of its 1.5 million housing target. Ontario’s ability to build enough housing to meet long-term demand is becoming one of the defining economic challenges of the decade. The decisions made now will determine whether Ontario can build the housing its economy and population demand. Registration for this event is closed.

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The Quay - 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor

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Ontario’s ability to build enough housing to meet long-term demand is becoming one of the defining economic challenges of the decade.

After years of strong population growth, housing delivery is facing growing pressure. Project cancellations are increasing, housing starts are declining, and Ontario remains significantly behind the pace required to meet future housing needs.

The implications extend far beyond the housing market. A constrained housing pipeline threatens labour mobility, business investment, infrastructure planning, and long-term economic competitiveness. Without the conditions needed to support viable development, Ontario risks falling further behind in its ability to attract talent, support growth, and maintain affordability.

The decisions made today will determine whether Ontario can restore the conditions necessary to deliver housing at the scale, speed, suitability, and affordability its economy requires.

Join developers, investors, policymakers, planners, technology leaders, and industry experts to examine what's slowing housing delivery and explore practical solutions that can accelerate projects from approval to construction.

Discussions will focus on:

Understanding the future of purpose-built rental development:  

Examining how demand trends and project feasibility are reshaping rental markets, and what this means for housing delivery across different built forms, from high-rise towers to missing middle. 

The impact of policy changes on housing supply: 

Assessing how recent changes, including HST policy and development charges, are reshaping development activity and influencing project feasibility across Ontario. 

Reducing friction in approvals and delivery: 

Exploring how new planning technology tools, and innovative construction methods are helping industry and government improve efficiency, modernize processes, and accelerate housing delivery. 

Building conditions that enable more housing: 

Advancing discussions on zoning standardization, building code reform, and incentive frameworks that remove constraints and support housing delivery at scale.

Who Should Attend

  • Developers, Builders, and Real Estate Leaders: Gain insight into evolving market conditions, project viability challenges, approvals processes, and emerging strategies for advancing housing projects. 
  • Investors and Capital Providers: Understand the economic and policy factors shaping housing investment opportunities and the future outlook for Ontario's development market. 
  • Government and Policy Leaders: Engage with industry stakeholders on planning reform, approvals modernization, housing policy, and strategies to accelerate housing delivery. 
  • Technology, Planning, and Professional Services Firms: Explore opportunities to support a more efficient housing ecosystem through innovation, modernization, and improved project execution. 

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