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National Housing Day
National Housing Day, officially recognized by the Federal Government of Canada in 2000, is a day to recognize the ongoing efforts to improve access to safe and affordable housing across the country. This day highlights both the achievements and the challenges that remain in addressing housing issues.
In Hamilton, we celebrate National Housing Day by recognizing the efforts of the City, housing partners, and the community in addressing homelessness and housing issues.
This year's National Housing Day event will focus on the theme of The latest in Safe and Affordable Housing recognizing the efforts of the City, housing partners and the community in addressing homelessness and housing issues in Hamilton.
Attendees will hear from key representatives of the City of Hamilton and housing partners, who will speak about ongoing efforts to address housing challenges.
Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity to network with community partners and service providers, with refreshments to foster connections and collaboration.
Agenda
- 1 to 1:05 pm - Opening Remarks/Introductions
- 1:05 to 1:10 pm - Mayor Andrea Horwath Remarks
- 1:10 to 1:15 pm - City Manager Marnie Cluckie Remarks
- 1:15 to 1:30 pm - CMHC – Hamilton Market Outlook, Anthony Passarelli, Lead Economist Southern Ontario
- 1:30 to 1:45 pm - Safe Apartments By-law, Joanna Manganiello, Manager, Rental Compliance, Planning & Economic Development
- 1:45 to 2:00 pm - New Program Updates – Housing Services Division
- 2:00 to 2:15 pm - Upcoming Housing Master Plan – Housing Secretariat
- 2:15 to 2:55 pm - Community Partner Updates – Mission Services, Shawn MacKeigan, Executive Director
- 2:55 to 3 pm - Closing Remarks including Social Planning & Research Council remarks about Persons with Lived/Living Experience Art Exhibit
- 3 to 4 pm - Networking and Refreshments
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