Photo credits: Aonghus Kealy
On Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, housing industry leaders, government officials and academics gathered at the Ryerson University to discuss the ground-breaking new research report by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA) examining the Causes, Costs & Risks that are making it harder for families to purchase a home.
This event was co-hosted by the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development and the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON). Thank you to everyone who participated.
Link - CANCEA Research Report
Link - CANCEA Executive Summary
Link - CANCEA Research Bulletin
Link Paul Smetanin's Presentation (PDF)
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Video Link - David Amborski introduces City Councillor Ana Bailão
Video Link - Paul Smetanin's Presentation
Video Link - Expert Panel Discussion
• Ben Dachis - Senior Policy Analyst, C.D. Howe Institute (Moderator)
• Ted Tsiakopoulos - Senior Economist, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
• Sheena Sharp - Principal, Coolearth Architecture & Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
• Sal Guatieri - Director and Senior Economist at BMO Financial Group
• Cherise Burda - Director, Ryerson City Building Institute
• Paul Smetanin - President and CEO, CANCEA
Video Link - Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Hon. Ted McMeekin