Visit the CMHC Housing Hub

Speak directly to an affordable housing expert about your future project!

Have you been thinking about a new construction or renovation/repair project? Discuss your vision with a CMHC affordable housing specialist at the 2024 ONPHA Conference! 

Representatives from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) will be onsite at the Conference to connect directly with housing providers. Come ready to discuss your vision for a future new construction or repair project. CMHC can be a great help in guiding your project early in the process to get you on the right track to achieve financing and see your vision come to life. 

Book your appointment now 

Sign-up in advance of the Conference to lock in up to 45 minutes with a CMHC affordable housing specialist. 

This opportunity is for you if you are:

  • Looking to discuss a future project (new construction or renovation/repair) 
  • Are considering starting your project within the next 36 months 

How to book

Email ONPHAbookingrequest@cmhc-schl.gc.ca to request a booking. Appointments can accommodate up to two people from your organization. 

Walk-ins are welcome! Join us in the Parliament Foyer anytime to discuss your vision and ideas for your future project. 

Learn more about funding opportunities 

Talk to CMHC representatives about funding available to make sure people living in Canada can access housing that meets their needs and that they can afford, like the Affordable Housing Fund, Preservation Funding and Seed funding, and the Housing Supply Challenge. 

Join us for conversation at the CMHC ECoH Salon

Come talk to the ECoH Team at our kiosk in the CMHC Hub or enjoy our ‘ECoH Salon’ where we’ll be hosting scheduled debriefs and follow-ups with presenters, as well as an open networking lounge for all attendees to enjoy.

DAY 1
Thursday, November 7

10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Booth takeover

Come interact with John Kiedrowski from AECO and learn about the use of 360-Cameras to perform visual, virtual inspections in rural, remote and indigenous communities.

12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ask-an-Expert

Drop in and talk to Andrew Peel from Peel Passive House about their lower cost all-electric HVAC and hot water solution for affordable multi-family buildings.

2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. 

Discussion Circle

Join a discussion with Les Walker from Walker Home Construction, exploring the importance of building community relationships and cultural understanding into the construction process.

Day 2
Friday, November 8

10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Ask-an-expert

Drop in and talk to Devin Tu from Affordable 360 about their free suite of software tools that help non-profits developers identify planning and zoning requirements, and render 3D massing designs and pro formas.

1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Discussion Circle

Join a discussion with Clévis Cabrera from Fondation pour le développement de l’habitation coopérative au Québec about the Foundation’s cooperative ownership model and programs.

3.15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Booth takeover

Come interact with Zviko Gwekwerere from Rural Ontario Institute and learn about their Rural Housing Information System and its role in centralizing socioeconomic and housing data for 360+ rural and northern municipalities.

People sitting in a group chatting

The Expert Community on Housing (ECoH) is a diverse, collaborative community working together to scale housing solutions. Our network includes leaders and collaborators from both inside and outside the housing sector. Our programming is designed to support the community with resources, dialogue spaces, special events, webinars, and more. 

Interested in becoming a member?

Questions? Contact conference@onpha.org

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