Housing in Canada: What to do about Toronto and Vancouver?
Policy Conference
Sponsored by:
The C.D. Howe Institute is pleased to host an off-the-record conference on housing policy. With the Toronto and Vancouver markets becoming increasingly unaffordable, it is necessary we come together and uncover the root of the problem, and discuss potential solutions. The Institute's conference will convene senior-level industry representatives, policymakers and leading experts to evaluate housing market and housing finance changes, and to recommend future policy choices.
This event is sold out. Please contact events@cdhowe.org to be added to the wait list.
Please see below for an overview or click here for the full agenda. Speakers and sessions included:
1. The Current State of Toronto & Vancouver
Panel Introducer:
- Martin Reid, President and Chief Executive Officer, Home Trust
Moderator:
- William B. P. Robson, President and Chief Executive Officer, C.D. Howe Institute
Presenters:
- Jason Mercer, Director of Market Analysis, Toronto Real Estate Board
- Craig Sweeney, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, Genworth Canada
- Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets Inc.
2. Issues in Supply and Demand
Panel Introducer:
- John Meehan, Director, Ontario Real Estate Association
Moderator:
- Duncan Munn, Chief Operating Officer, C.D. Howe Institute
Presenters:
- Bob Dugan, Chief Economist, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- Tim Hudak, Chief Executive Officer Designate, Ontario Real Estate Association
- Brian Johnston, Chief Operating Officer, Mattamy Homes
- Peter Wallace, City Manager, City of Toronto
3. An International Perspective
Panel Introducer:
- Christina Haddad, Regional Vice-President, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Moderator:
- Jeremy M. Kronick, Senior Policy Analyst, C.D. Howe Institute
Presenter:
- Professor Edward Blakely, Chair, Future Cities Collaborative, University of Sydney
4. Recommendations for the Federal Review
Panel Introducer:
- Andy Charles, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Guaranty
Moderator:
- William B. P. Robson, President and Chief Executive Officer, C.D. Howe Institute
Presenters:
- Thomas Davidoff, Professor, University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business
- Martin Reid, President and Chief Executive Officer, Home Trust
- Leslie Woo, Chief Planning Officer Planning and Policy, Metrolinx
Show your dedication to this important subject by sponsoring this event. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact Madeliene Merrick, 416-943-1404 or mmerrick@cdhowe.org.
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