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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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