A Glimpse at Congress Workshops
Post-Federal Budget Analysis at Congress 2016 – Three Important Panels Not to be Missed
The face of affordable and social housing is evolving, as governments are poised to inject new funding to create innovative and sustainable housing. With that comes enormous opportunities. Your presence at Congress 2016 is a great strategic choice for meeting with key decision makers and providers from across Canada to discuss the impacts of Budget 2016 on the immediate and long terms needs of providers – and to begin to lay the groundwork for a National Housing Stategy. Don’t miss out!
Innovation Forum – April 12
Post-Budget Analysis – Applying Federal Policy Change to the Municipal Housing Agenda
- Carole Saab, Senior Director, Policy and Government Relations, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Jeff Morrison, Executive Director, Canadian Housing and Renewal Association
Aboriginal Caucus – April 12
Federal Budget 2016 – What’s in it for Aboriginal Housing and Where Should We Go From Here?
- Facilitators Barbara and Lucille Bruce will bring a highly interactive session to life with an overview of Budget 2016 and implications for Aboriginal housing providers.
Concurrent Workshops – April 13
Post-Federal Budget Context: Real Impact of New Funding on the Housing Crisis
- Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Trinity-Spadina, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs
- Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, NDP Whip and Housing Critic
- David P. Ball, Reporter, Tyee Solutions Society
- Stéphan Corriveau, Directeur général, Réseau Québécois des OSBL d’habitation
- Kishone Tony Roy, CEO, BC Non-Profit Housing Association
|