Ontario’s housing crisis is at a critical point: we’re losing affordable housing to marketization faster than new units can be built. In our sector, challenges spark innovation—so how do we respond?
Join us for a forward-thinking session that explores the potential of a combined Build and Buy strategy supported by a growth fund.
Protecting existing affordable housing is essential. While constructing new units increases the housing stock, doing so without safeguarding current units will leave us worse off. The Build and Buy strategy offers a holistic approach: acquiring homes to keep them permanently affordable while simultaneously expanding the non-profit housing stock.
Learn how this approach enables affordable housing providers to purchase buildings and offer units at below-market rents, ensuring long-term protection for renters.
Key discussion points we’ll tackle together include:
- Why a growth fund is essential and its impact, with insights from successful models in British Columbia
- Expert perspectives on the benefits of the Canadian Rental Protection Fund and its potential to strengthen community housing
- Leveraging data to identify investment opportunities and expand housing options on the ground
Don’t miss this chance to be part of the solution and help shape the future of affordable housing in Ontario.
Presented By
Kate Bird
Janet Goulding
Steve Pomeroy
