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SUMMARY:2025 Housing Symposium: From Crisis to Commitment
DESCRIPTION:To download a full PDF agenda with speaker bios and session descriptions\, please click here. \nA condensed Agenda Leaflet is also available for download. \nIn a world facing unprecedented crises—whether economic\, political\, social\, or environmental—we are shifting the narrative from reaction to proactive transformation. Join us as we explore how the housing sector can adopt a forward-thinking mindset rooted in commitment\, innovation\, and sustainability! With dynamic keynote addresses\, interactive panel discussions\, and engaging speakers\, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore groundbreaking solutions that can transform urban landscapes\, boost affordability\, and foster inclusive communities. \nThis conference is a call to action for change! Be inspired by leaders sharing innovative housing ideas\, learn new sustainable building strategies\, and participate in important discussions on policy\, technology\, and social responsibility. Tickets are still available for purchase on Eventbrite. \nAgenda\n8:00 – 8:30 am  \nRegistration\, Guild Hall Entrance \n8:30 – 9:05 am. \nWelcome\, opening remarks\, land acknowledgement\, Guild Hall \n9:10 – 10:00 am \nOpening Keynote – Krissy Fry \n10:00 – 10:20 am – Refreshment Break \n10:25 – 11:25 am – Breakout Sessions \nSpeaker: Daniel Mowat-Rose – Guild Hall\nTopic: The Groves at Hillsdale: an innovative approach to shared equity development – legal commentary and overview of progress to date  \nPanel: Mark Kennedy\, Kit Hickey and Ren Thomas – Commons Room \nTopic:  Mapping the Future of Community Housing \nSpeaker: Sarah Blades  – C-Room #1\nTopic: Housing and Mental Health for Children\, Youth and Families: Impact\, Inclusion and Inspiration for Policy Improvement  \nNaloxone Training – C-Room #2\nSpeaker: Megan Horochuk   \n11:30 am – 12:40 pm – Lunch Break (Guild Hall & Commons Room) \n12:45 – 1: 45 pm – Breakout Sessions \nSpeaker: Stephan Richard & Pat O’Neil  – Guild Hall\nTopic: Unlocking growth: A new way to build investment readiness in community housing.   \nSpeaker: Katie Brousseau – Commons Room\nTopic: Bridging Shelter and Systems: Legal Interpretations\, Frontline Realities and the Long-Term Impacts of Homelessness   \nSpeaker: Charlene Gagnon  – C-Room #1\nTopic: From friction to flow – Reimagining technology in housing service delivery  \nSpeaker: Hannah Main – C-Room #2\nTopic: Tenancy Rights \n1:50 – 2:00 pm \nSpeaker: Minister Colton Leblanc\, Department of Growth & Development – Guild Hall \n2:05 – 3:05 pm – Breakout Sessions \nPanel: Trish McCourt\, Nick Russell\, Michael Kabalen\, and Jason Brunt – Guild Hall\nModerator: Allison Ferris \nTopic: Build Canada Homes Initiative \nSpeakers: Erika Shea and Megan Peters  – Commons Room\nTopic: From Shelter to Home: A Community-Led Housing Continuum in Cape Breton.   \nSpeaker: Ashley Legere  – C-Room #1\nTopic: Rural Strategies for Ending Homelessness in Cumberland County.   \nPanel Discussion: Nancy Baroni\, Em Blanchet\, Kay Spurr\, Camila Bermudez\, Shauna Brousseau  – C-Room #2\nTopic: Service Coordination in Homelessness and the Critical Role of Data in Designing Effective Solutions \n3:05 – 3:20 pm – Refreshment Break \n3:25 – 4:20  \nClosing Keynote Address – Guild Hall\nSpeaker: Michèle Biss \nTopic: How the legal foundations inform our commitments to more just and sustainable outcomes    \nHarm Reduction Training  – C-Room #2\nSpeaker: Jo Parker and Landon Morton   \n  \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors! \n 
URL:https://www.unitedwayhalifax.ca/event/2025-housing-symposium-from-crisis-to-commitment/
LOCATION:Atlantica Hotel\, 1980 Robie Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 3G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational
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