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==Thursday, June 20, 2024==

==Thursday, June 20, 2024==

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|<big>8:30 to</big><br><big>9:00 am</big>

|<big>8:30 to</big> <big>9:00 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Pre-event networking & check-in</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Pre-event networking & check-in</big>

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|<big>9:00 to</big><br> <big>9:15 am</big>

|<big>9:00 to</big><br> <big>9:10 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Welcoming remarks</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Welcoming remarks</big>

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|<big>9:15 to</big><br> <big>9:55 am</big>

|<big>9:10 to</big><br><big>10:00 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Keynote Address - ''Opportunities for innovation in construction: The use of offsite and modular construction to assist in solving our current housing and infrastructure challenges'''''</big> <big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Craig_Mitchell|Craig Mitchell]], Principal, Blackbox Offsite Solutions and Project Development of 720 Solutions'''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Keynote Address - ''Opportunities for innovation in construction: The use of offsite and modular construction to assist in solving our current housing and infrastructure challenges'''''</big> <big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Craig_Mitchell|Craig Mitchell]], Principal, Blackbox Offsite Solutions and Project Development of 720 Solutions'''</big>

<big>Craig will speak about the human and individual aspects of what each of us can do to lead by example and embrace innovation - especially if using offsite/modular construction. What is modular construction? What are the current barriers and enables to its broader adoption in Canada? How can we deliver more effective housing and infrastructure projects using these approaches? Craig will conclude by discussing some entities in Canada who are leading by example in their use of modular and prefabricated construction.</big>

<big>Craig will speak about the human and individual aspects of what each of us can do to lead by example and embrace innovation - especially if using offsite/modular construction. What is modular construction? What are the current barriers and enables to its broader adoption in Canada? How can we deliver more effective housing and infrastructure projects using these approaches? Craig will conclude by discussing some entities in Canada who are leading by example in their use of modular and prefabricated construction.</big>

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|<big>10:00 to</big><br> <big>10:15 am</big>

|<big>10:00 to</big> <big>10:15 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Health Break</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Health Break</big>

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|<big>10:15 to</big><br> <big>11:15 am</big>

|<big>10:15 to</big><br><big>11:15 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Build Better Panel 1 - ''Next generation materials: what’s next for construction?'''''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Build Better Panel 1 - ''Next generation materials: what’s next for construction?'''''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Lunch Break</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Lunch Break</big>

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|<big>12:00 to</big><br> <big>12:45 pm</big>

|<big>12:00 to</big><big>12:45 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Research Showcase</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Research Showcase</big>

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|<big>12:45 to</big><br> <big>1:45 pm</big>

|<big>12:45 to</big><big>1:45 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Build Better Panel 2 - ''Engaging community and building better'''''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Build Better Panel 2 - ''Engaging community and building better'''''</big>

<big>'''Moderator: [[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Sabine_Dietz|Sabine Dietz]] ,''' Executive Director, CLIMAtlantic</big>

<big>'''Moderator: [[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Sabine_Dietz|Sabine Dietz]] ,''' Executive Director, CLIMAtlantic</big>

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| rowspan="2" |<big>1:45 to</big><br> <big>2:35 pm</big>

| rowspan="2" |<big>2:00 to</big><br><big>2:50 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Concurrent Workshops'''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Concurrent Workshops'''</big>

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A discussion about analysis using digital twins and building data on a mass scale to help municipalities plan and implement decarbonization strategies and policies. Analysis can be accomplished at the city or neighborhood scale, on individual or portfolios of buildings, or at the individual mechanical plant or system level. This session with provide high level overview of the tools and analysis that can be used for different purposes as municipalities explore decarbonization policies and projects.

A discussion about analysis using digital twins and building data on a mass scale to help municipalities plan and implement decarbonization strategies and policies. Analysis can be accomplished at the city or neighborhood scale, on individual or portfolios of buildings, or at the individual mechanical plant or system level. This session with provide high level overview of the tools and analysis that can be used for different purposes as municipalities explore decarbonization policies and projects.

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|<big>2:35 to</big><br> <big>2:50 pm</big>

|<big>2:50 to</big><br><big>3:05 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Health Break</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Health Break</big>

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|<big>2:50 to</big><br> <big>3:50 pm</big>

|<big>3:05 to</big><br><big>4:05 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Design Better Panel 1 - Data driven approaches to designing better communities'''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Design Better Panel 1 - Data driven approaches to designing better communities'''</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' '''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Maya_Roy|Maya Roy,]]''' CEO of Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR),</big>  

<big>'''Moderator:''' '''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Maya_Roy|Maya Roy,]]''' CEO of Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR),</big>  

*'''<big>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Zahra_Ebrahim|Zahra Ebrahim]]</big>'''<big>, Co-Founder, Monumental; Urbanist in Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities</big>

*'''<big>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Zahra_Ebrahim|Zahra Ebrahim]]</big>'''<big>, Co-Founder, Monumental; Urbanist in Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities</big>

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|<big>3:50 to</big><br> <big>4:40 pm</big>

|<big>4:05 to 4:20 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Health Break</big>

|<big>4:20 to</big><br><big>5:10 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Closing Keynote Address -</big> <big>'''[https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/people/fellows/amina-yasin.html Amina Yasin]''', '''Director of Public Hearings and Planning at Simon Fraser University – [[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Amina Yasin|Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue]], Renovate the Public Hearing Program and is a Fellow in urban planning, civic engagement, and housing, as well as Co-Chair Commissioner of the Vancouver City Planning Commission.'''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Closing Keynote Address -</big> <big>'''[https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/people/fellows/amina-yasin.html Amina Yasin]''', '''Director of Public Hearings and Planning at Simon Fraser University – [[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Amina Yasin|Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue]], Renovate the Public Hearing Program and is a Fellow in urban planning, civic engagement, and housing, as well as Co-Chair Commissioner of the Vancouver City Planning Commission.'''</big>

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|<big>4:40 to</big><br> <big>4:50 pm</big>

|<big>5:10 to 5:15 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Closing Remarks</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Closing Remarks</big>

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|<big>4:50 to</big><br> <big>5:50 pm</big>

|<big>5:15 to</big><br><big>6:00 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>On-Site Networking</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>On-Site Networking</big>

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==Friday, June 21, 2024==

==Friday, June 21, 2024==

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|<big>8:30 to</big><br> <big>9:00 am</big>

|<big>8:30 to</big><br><big>9:00 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Pre-event networking & check-in</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Pre-event networking & In-person check-in</big>

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|<big>9:00 to</big><br> <big>9:10 am</big>

|<big>9:00 to</big><br><big>9:10 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Day 2 opening remarks</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Day 2 opening remarks</big>

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|<big>9:10 to</big><br> <big>10:10 am</big>

|<big>9:10 to</big><br><big>10:10 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Design Better Panel 2 - Innovative partnerships for future communities'''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Design Better Panel 2 - Innovative partnerships for future communities'''</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' <b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Mary_Rowe|Mary Rowe]]</b>, President and CEO, Canadian Urban Institute</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' <b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Mary_Rowe|Mary Rowe]]</b>, President and CEO, Canadian Urban Institute</big>

*<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Dr. Teresa Goldstein|Dr. Teresa Goldstein]]''', Manager of Planning, Advisory and Coordination and Chair of Calgary Planning Commission, City of Calgary</big>

*<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Dr. Teresa Goldstein|Dr. Teresa Goldstein]]''', Manager of Planning, Advisory and Coordination and Chair of Calgary Planning Commission, City of Calgary</big>

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| rowspan="2" |<big>10:10 to</big><br> <big>11:00 am</big>

| rowspan="2" |<big>10:10 to</big><br><big>11:00 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Concurrent Workshops'''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Concurrent Workshops'''</big>

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A workshop on BC’s Rental Protection Fund, a groundbreaking initiative supporting the community housing sector in acquiring existing, deeply affordable rental buildings, addressing a critical gap in housing policy – the erosion of affordability in the private rental market. The Fund has developed a suite of data-driven Business Intelligence tools, mapping platforms and real-time analytics dashboards to monitor key performance indicators for both internal and external use. The Fund will preview its Strategic Housing Acquisition Resource Platform (SHARP) which is a cloud-based mapping application designed to help non-profit applicants identify strategic and impactful acquisitions through the Fund. SHARP leverages a robust data library of government-owned and community housing sector properties to provide location-based insights in addition to real estate inventory and transaction data.  

A workshop on BC’s Rental Protection Fund, a groundbreaking initiative supporting the community housing sector in acquiring existing, deeply affordable rental buildings, addressing a critical gap in housing policy – the erosion of affordability in the private rental market. The Fund has developed a suite of data-driven Business Intelligence tools, mapping platforms and real-time analytics dashboards to monitor key performance indicators for both internal and external use. The Fund will preview its Strategic Housing Acquisition Resource Platform (SHARP) which is a cloud-based mapping application designed to help non-profit applicants identify strategic and impactful acquisitions through the Fund. SHARP leverages a robust data library of government-owned and community housing sector properties to provide location-based insights in addition to real estate inventory and transaction data.  

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|<big>11:00 to</big><br> <big>11:15 am</big>

|<big>11:00 to</big><br><big>11:15 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Health Break</big>

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|<big>12:05 to</big><br> <big>1:05 pm</big>

|<big>12:05 to</big><br><big>1:05 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Lunch Break</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Lunch Break</big>

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|<big>1:05 to</big><br> <big>2:05 pm</big>

|<big>1:05 to</big><br><big>2:05 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Finance Better Panel 1 - ''Unpacking how to foster “affordable” housing'''''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Finance Better Panel 1 - ''Unpacking how to foster “affordable” housing'''''</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' '''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#James_McKellar|James McKellar]]''', Professor of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business, York University</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' '''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#James_McKellar|James McKellar]]''', Professor of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business, York University</big>

*<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Jeanhy_Shim|Jeanhy Shim]]''', President and CEO, Crosswalk Communities</big>

*<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Jeanhy_Shim|Jeanhy Shim]]''', President and CEO, Crosswalk Communities</big>

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| rowspan="2" |<big>2:05 to</big><br> <big>2:55 pm</big>

| rowspan="2" |<big>2:05 to</big><br><big>2:55 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |'''<big>Concurrent Workshops</big>'''

| colspan="3" |'''<big>Concurrent Workshops</big>'''

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|'''<big>Finance Better Workshop 1 - ''Supporting renters effectively: unpacking the Canada Housing Benefit.''</big>'''

|'''<big>Finance Better, Plenary Workshop - ''A rental bank approach to housing support''</big>'''

 

 

 

 

 

|'''<big>Finance Better Workshop 2 - ''Developing a Successful Canadian Rent Bank Model for Eviction Prevention: International lessons in promising practices''</big>'''

<big>'''Dr. Catherine-Leviten-Reid''', Associate Professor, Community Economic Development, Cape Breton University</big>

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Dr._Alison_Smith|Alison Smith]]</b>, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Toronto Mississauga</big>

 

 

<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Dr._Jayne_Malenfant|Dr. Jayne Malenfant]]''', McGill University</big>

'''Abstract:'''

'''Abstract:'''

In the landscape of homelessness prevention in Canada and internationally, eviction prevention is recognized as an important emergency-level strategy for keeping financially precarious households from losing their dwelling. Despite their role in eviction prevention, there has been little comparative research to better understand how different models of rent banks, or emergency rental assistance programs, function and to assess their ability to keep households stably housed.

In this session, I present a case study of the CHB as implemented in Nova Scotia, using the framework of adequate housing to do so. Based on interviews with tenants receiving the CHB and front-line housing workers, I find that tenants continue to struggle with housing affordability and may live in housing in need of major repair. I conclude by sharing recommendations for reforms to both the CHB and rental housing markets to ensure the CHB adheres to the right to adequate housing.

 

|'''<big>Finance Better Workshop 2 - ''The Nuts and Bolts of BC Builds - BC's New Housing Program to Build Housing on Public Land''</big>'''

Through over 30 semi-structured interviews with service providers in USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK, we present an international evidence base for promising practices in emergency rental assistance. We discuss their respective political contexts; their perceived effectiveness; possibilities for innovation; and discuss how rent banks fit within a broader homelessness prevention typology.

|'''<big>Finance Better Workshop 3 - ''The Nuts and Bolts of BC Builds - BC's New Housing Program to Build Housing on Public Land''</big>'''

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Lisa_Helps|Lisa Helps]]</b>, Executive Lead, BC Builds Project Origination and Process Innovation, BC Housing</big>

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Lisa_Helps|Lisa Helps]]</b>, Executive Lead, BC Builds Project Origination and Process Innovation, BC Housing</big>