Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Summit 2023

The summit strives to identify innovative opportunities, share success stories, and facilitate the development of critical relationships to grow affordable housing in Leeds and Grenville.

You will hear from non-profit housing developers, funding sources, and housing providers experienced in creating affordable housing solutions. Network with colleagues dedicated to increasing affordable housing in our community, and gain a better understanding of development solutions and financing options to get shovels in the ground on your next project. 

Video Recording of the 2023 Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Summit. 

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Morning Agenda

Keynote:

• Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing discusses Ontario’s housing priorities, Housing Supply Action Plans and provides an update on housing supply progress.

Affordable Housing Needs in Leeds and Grenville 

• Leeds and Grenville’s Community Housing Landscape, Alison Tutak, Director of Community and Social Services for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
• A Review of Social Housing Supply and Socio-Demographic Characteristics for Leeds and Grenville, Jessica Baird, Policy and Program Review Analyst, The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
• The By-Name List and Supportive Housing Needs, Tracy Birch, Homelessness Team Leader, The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
• Workforce Housing Needs and Strategies, Charlie Mignault, Commissioner, St. Lawrence Economic Development Commission

Affordable Housing Project Development

• Presentations from the following non-profit housing developers and housing providers: Cahdco, Margeurita Residence Corporation, New Commons Development, North Grenville Community Living

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Afternoon Agenda

Keynote:

Municipal Tools for Success to Accelerate Small Scale Development - 2B Developments - Lindsay Blair

Financing Opportunities for Your Project

• Champion Energy Efficiencies with the Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable Affordable Housing Initiative, Chad Meda, Advisor, Programs Outreach and Jen Arntfield, Senior Manager of Affordable Housing Development
• Affordable Housing Financing Opportunities through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Jamie Shipley, Outreach, Ontario Region
• Affordable Housing Financing Opportunities though Infrastructure Ontario, Bernadette Chung, Infrastructure Ontario      

Keynote:

Promoting Communal Water and Sewer Services to Support the Development of Affordable Housing in Rural Areas, Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development, County of Frontenac

Spotlight on Municipal Affordable and Supportive Housing Initiatives

• Hear about affordable and supportive housing initiatives happening in local municipalities.
• North Grenville Affordable Housing Initiatives, Amy Martin, Director of Planning & Development.
• Supportive Housing Initiatives - Housing Department, UCLG, Chris Morrison, Housing Manager
• Affordable Housing Programs in Leeds & Grenville, Caroline Rigutto, Affordable Housing Coordinator