A dedicated advocate for his community, Rob has proudly represented Elgin-Middlesex-London since 2022. He is a lifelong businessman who was appointed to the role of Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in March of 2025, after previously serving as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness in 2024-2025, as well as Associate Minister of Housing in 2023-2024.

He began his business career with Masterfeeds Inc. as a Sales Trainee and became its President and CEO in 1993, a position he held for nearly thirty years. Under his leadership the company significantly expanded its footprint throughout Canada.
He is the founder of an annual golf tournament called the Charity Classic, which supports the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Camp Trillium, and has served as Director and Chair of the London International Airport and past Chair of St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation.

Andrea Khanjin is Ontario’s newly appointed Minister of Red Tape Reduction, and the Member of Provincial Parliament for Barrie-Innisfil.
At the age of four, Andrea immigrated to Canada with her grandparents to Barrie. She is proud to be the first female Progressive Conservative Jewish cabinet Minister in Ontario’s history.

Andrea is no stranger to the environment portfolio. She formerly served as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks from 2018-2022, and successfully introduced an Act to proclaim the Provincial Day of Action on Litter, which takes place on the second Tuesday in May each year.

She also was the longest serving Deputy Government House Leader for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario since 2019. In addition, she has served as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Deputy Government Whip.

Andrea lives in Innisfil with her husband Kevin, 3-year old son Oliver, and newborn daughter Anastasia.

Todd is a well-respected and established lawyer in Durham and across Ontario. He is the senior partner at Flaherty McCarthy LLP, and also served part-time as a Deputy Judge presiding over Small Claims Court cases at the Durham Region Courthouse, and was President of the Durham Region Law Association. He also served as a Trustee and Vice Chair of the Durham Catholic District School Board.

In his spare time, Todd coached and sponsored minor hockey teams, and taught as an Adjunct Professor at both Queen’s University Faculty of Law and the Durham College Faculty of Justice and Emergency Services. He is also a founding donor and supporter of the Durham Abilities Centre.

Todd currently serves as Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Previously Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, Todd oversaw the delivery of vital programs, services, and products both in-person and online to Ontarians through ServiceOntario. In his role, he also oversaw consumer protection laws in the province, and lead Ontario’s efforts in the development of public policy around groundbreaking technologies like AI.

Todd is recognized for his achievements and was presented the Ontario Bar Association Insurance Law Award in 2021 and was the defence counsel Honouree of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association annual celebration of the Personal Injury Bar in 2019. Supported by his wife, Kathy, and children Meaghan, Jake and Brendan, Todd is proud to represent the residents of Durham at Queen’s Park.

Kinga Surma is the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Etobicoke Centre, and Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure.

She is a devoted community leader with comprehensive knowledge of all levels of government, which enables her to effectively address the concerns of Ontarians and support the people of Etobicoke Centre.

Kinga came to Canada from Poland at the age of 4 years old. As a successful immigrant and Canadian citizen, she understands the challenges that newcomers face when beginning their life in Canada.

She holds a degree in Public Policy, Business and Commerce from the University of Guelph as well as Public Relations Designations from Ryerson University.

Will Bouma is the Member of Provincial Parliament for Brantford-Brant and currently serves as the Caucus Chair, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Indigenous Affairs & First Nations Economic Reconciliation, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. He was originally elected as MPP in 2018 and re-elected in June of 2022 and 2025.

His involvement in the community is extensive. He was elected as Brant County councillor in 2014, following eight years of service on the Committee of Adjustment.

Passionate about public service, he was a member of the Brant County Board of Health, the Brant Waterways Foundation, and has volunteered with the local fire department since 2008.

After graduating from the University of Waterloo and completing his Optometry training in the US and obtaining a Doctor of Optometry degree, Will chose Brantford-Brant as the best place to live, work, and raise a family. He practices in the Village of St. George, where he resides with his wife, Joni, and their family. Will strongly believes in making life more affordable for families in Brantford-Brant.

Steve Paikin is a Canadian journalist, author, and documentary producer, known as the former host of TVO’s flagship current affairs program, The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, he has worked at TVO for decades, covering politics and policy, and has moderated several federal and provincial leaders’ debates. Paikin is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Member of the Order of Ontario, and is a prolific author of books on Canadian politics and biographies

Miyoko Oikawa is the Director of Training and Strategic Initiatives at OHBA, where she leads the OHBA Futures Faster program. She specializes in workforce development and sector collaboration, bringing together industry, government, and educators to advance innovation and support the long-term growth of Ontario’s construction industry.

Terri Johns is a professional urban planner with over 35 years’ experience in the private sector. As Founder and President of Landwise, she leads a team known for smart, approachable solutions in planning and development. A skilled project manager, Terri has delivered major land development projects across Ontario. In 2024, she received the Order of Hamilton for her volunteer leadership with YWCA Hamilton and the West End Home Builders’ Association.

Joe Vaccaro is the Chief Executive Officer of ENERQUALITY and a respected leader in Ontario’s residential construction industry. With decades of experience—including as CEO of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association and President of RIOS Canada—he brings deep expertise in housing policy, certification, and innovation. Under his leadership, ENERQUALITY remains focused on supporting builders, renovators, and consumers with valuable programs.

Kirstin Jensen is the Vice President of Policy, Advocacy & Relationships at the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, where she leads a team of policy, technical, and government relations professionals advancing industry priorities with government and stakeholder partners.

She previously served in senior political roles with the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, including Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, where she focused on planning, zoning, and development. Following her time in government, Kirstin supported OHBA as an external advisor through her planning and strategy consultancy during a transitional period for the organization.

She brings additional industry insight from her time as Manager of Planning and Government Relations at the West End Home Builders’ Association, and from her early municipal planning roles in Niagara Falls and St. Catharines.

Kirstin holds a Master of Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), a Master’s in Political Science from McMaster University, and an Honours BA from Brock University.

For the past two decades, Adil Kodian has helped transform Rohit Group into one of Canada’s largest real estate success stories. Today, Rohit is a full-service real estate company, building roughly 1,500 new homes every year while also operating national divisions in rental housing, land development, commercial projects, and public infrastructure. With true end-to-end capability, Rohit stands out as one of Canada’s most dynamic real estate players.

Adil is also the co-founder and driver behind BuildBase, a leading proptech platform built to streamline new home sales and project management. Designed for the realities of the field—not just polished demos—BuildBase helps builders cut waste, protect margins, and scale smarter in a tough market.

Beyond business, Adil is a housing policy advocate, serving as Chair of BILD Alberta and as a fiduciary board member with Civida and Attainable Homes Calgary. With an MBA, Ph.D. in Engineering, an AMDP in Real Estate at Harvard and an ICD.D. Designation, he blends deep technical knowledge with sharp business strategy to tackle Canada’s toughest housing challenges. Equal parts builder, innovator, techie and policy leader, Adil brings the fresh perspective of someone reshaping how Canada thinks about housing—and why waiting isn’t an option.

Dan is the Head of Sales and Marketing at BuildBase, an exciting new proptech company centered out of Edmonton supporting homebuilders across North America.

Dan is a highly experienced software developer with expertise in product design, client relationship management, and marketing strategies. Their career has focused on enterprise resource planning systems and large-scale implementations, allowing them to offer unique and simplified solutions to complex problems. They strongly believe that companies should take the lead in resolving the North American housing crisis by building faster, wiser, and more accurately.

Mayor Annette Groves has been a proud resident of Caledon for over 30 years. Her vision is to foster a safe, inclusive, and unified community while preserving the Caledon residents know and love.

She is committed to working with residents, business owners and community organizations to create an improvement plan that will help aid in Caledon’s projected growth in the coming years.

Mayor Groves was first elected to public office in 2000 as the Regional Councillor for Ward 5. On November 15, 2022, she was sworn in as the eighth Mayor of the Town of Caledon and is currently serving her first term.

Marianne Meed Ward is currently serving her second term as Mayor of Burlington. She is the longest-serving female mayor of the city.

A passionate advocate for smart, balanced development, Mayor Meed Ward is focused on ensuring Burlington remains a great place to live, work, and play while maintaining its natural beauty. Her leadership is marked by a dedication to listening to residents, fostering collaboration, and prioritizing transparency in municipal decision-making.

A key priority of Mayor Meed Ward is promoting public transit in Burlington, where buses are now free for seniors and children, as well as for youth on the evenings and weekends.

Mayor Meed Ward is the Chair of the Ontario’s Big City Mayors Caucus, which launched the Solve the Crisis campaign calling on the provincial government to act on the homelessness, mental health, and addiction crisis. She is also a board member of AMO, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, where she has been active in advocating for a new deal for municipalities with the provincial and federal governments.

Mayor Meed Ward also launched the Elect Respect pledge, a nation-wide campaign to foster respect, inclusivity, and safety in public life. Elect Respect started as a conversation between a small group of women in Halton, founded by Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward called the Halton Elected Representatives (HER), who came together to share their experiences with harassment and abuse in public life and to stand up for a better way forward.

Prior to being Mayor, she served as a Burlington City Councillor from 2010 to 2018. Mayor Meed Ward has a degree in Journalism from Carleton University and worked for more than twenty years in journalism as a writer, editor, and broadcaster.

Aside from being recently sworn in as the 47th mayor of Barrie, the most important title that Mayor Alex Nuttall has ever been awarded is “dad’ to his two wonderful kids, Caleb and Anabella, who mean the world to him. Having immigrated to Canada in 1986, and growing up in government housing in Barrie, he often expresses how blessed he was to have been raised in a community with such incredible support and opportunity. Local programs helped his family with playing sports, Christmas, and even back to school supplies. Nuttall believes in giving back to his community through his charitable endeavours as co-founder of PIE Education and as the chair of the Boots and Hearts Barn Burner Charity Hockey Game. Mayor Nuttall has a long political history, as a former Barrie City Councillor, and MP representing Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte, you could say that Public Service is not only his calling, but it’s his passion.

Mayor Mat Siscoe has served as Mayor of St. Catharines since November 2022, bringing over a decade of municipal leadership and a deep commitment to community development. Prior to his current Mayoral term, he represented St. Patrick’s Ward on City Council from 2010 to 2022 and was appointed to Niagara Regional Council in 2021. In addition to his political service, Mayor Siscoe spent 15 years as a high school physics teacher, shaping the next generation with a focus on education, equity, and opportunity.

As Mayor, he has prioritized building a vibrant, inclusive city through strategic investment in housing, infrastructure, and social supports. A notable initiative under his leadership is the creation of the St. Catharines OutReach and Engagement (SCORE) Fund, which empowers local non-profits and strengthens community support systems – reflecting his broader vision for a resilient, people-focused City.

Mayor Siscoe currently serves as Chair of both the Niagara Transit Commission and the Niagara Regional Housing Board of Directors, roles in which he actively advocates for integrated transportation and attainable housing solutions. He is also Co-Chair of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and a member of the Municipal Finance Sub-Committee for Ontario’s Big City Mayors, where he works to ensure strong fiscal frameworks that support sustainable urban growth.

A lifelong resident of the Niagara region, Mayor Siscoe brings a collaborative, future-focused approach to leadership, one that aligns closely with the values and goals of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. He is committed to fostering partnerships that support responsible development, enhance housing affordability, and create complete communities across Ontario.

Mayor Siscoe lives in St. Catharines with his wife Chrissy, their four children – Xavier, Canaan, Darius, and Sophia – and a lively household of pets. His dedication to public service is inspired by his family, his students, and the people of St. Catharines.

Carolyn Parrish, BA, B.Ed., is a Canadian politician who has served her constituents at both the municipal and federal levels. Known for her straightforward style and passion for standing up for those without a voice, Carolyn has used her comprehensive knowledge of multiple levels of government and international affairs to shape policy at the local, federal, and international levels. An ardent supporter of democratic renewal in the developing world, Carolyn has travelled extensively to monitor elections, to lead fact-finding missions, and to represent national and international Parliamentary Associations. She has served as the Mayor of Mississauga since 2024.

Jason’s strong chops in branding, crisis response, issues management, and strategic communications help him execute winning strategies that help our clients succeed. He’s helped by extensive experience in senior government roles and inside campaign war rooms during federal and provincial elections.

He also gets how technology is changing the public affairs and communications landscape. So he stays up-to-speed on cutting edge tools that didn’t exist even a decade ago, such as influencer outreach, digital activations, and geo-targeting.

David Bronskill is a partner in the Municipal and Land Development Group at Goodmans. His practice focuses on municipal law matters for private and public sector clients throughout Ontario, including planning, environmental and heritage approvals.

His clients include real estate development firms, educational institutions, shopping centres, restaurants, homeowners and ratepayer groups. He has also acted for numerous municipalities and public entities.

David regularly appears before municipal councils and at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, the Toronto Local Appeal Body and Ontario Municipal Board hearings. He has appeared before the Assessment Review Board, the Ontario Highway Transportation Board, the Divisional Court of Ontario and the Ontario Court of Appeal.

David is recognized by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and The Lexpert/ALM Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada for Property Development, and featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure. He is also recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for Municipal Law and Real Estate Law and by Chambers Canada for Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use in Ontario. He was honoured as one of Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 in 2013, in 2019 received the BILD Chair’s Award of Merit, and in 2020 named “Lawyer of the Year” for Municipal Law by Best Lawyers in Canada.

Aleck is Senior Advisor at StrategyCorp, a leading Canadian public affairs, management consulting and communications firm.

Aleck joined StrategyCorp in 2015, after serving as Chief Operating Officer of the Ontario Energy Board for seven years. As COO, Aleck helped lead the OEB through a period of considerable change in its governance, regulatory processes, and approach to consumer and stakeholder engagement.

Prior to joining the OEB, Aleck worked in the private sector, first as a partner at a leading Canadian law firm and then as an executive in an international supplier of natural gas and electricity, with responsibility for regulatory affairs across North America and the United Kingdom.

At SCI, Aleck has advised clients in both the private and public sectors regarding regulatory and public policy matters relating to infrastructure development, strategic planning, and energy sector transformation.

He has served on several public advisory groups, including the Ontario Market Design Committee, the Technical Panel of the Ontario IESO, the Smart Grid Forum, and the Clean Energy Zone, Toronto Metropolitan University.

Aleck is a graduate of Oxford University, University of Toronto Law School, and Yale Law School.

Since 2003, Mike has been a key part of Fieldgate Developments’ Management Team that has driven Fieldgate’s growth over the last two decades as a leading Land Developer in the GTA and peripheral markets. His responsibilities entail all aspects of development from Acquisitions to Assumptions for Low and Medium Density projects. Mike provides strategic direction, mentoring and guidance to staff on major project decisions. Mike is a key liaison between our owners, builders and industry partners. He is also an industry advocate and active member of several BILD Sub-Committees and GTA Development Groups, and Regional Advisor for BILD GTA.

Mike is a graduate of Lakehead University and Fanshawe College in Civil Engineering. He worked as an engineering consultant in Windsor and the GTA prior to joining Fieldgate.

When he’s not at work, you might find Mike tinkering in his workshop, officiating hockey games, or exploring snowmobile trails. He also has a green thumb, spending winters harvesting sap for his award-winning maple syrup. In the summer, Mike and his wife, Brenda, can often be found in their vibrant sunflower fields, which have become a favourite community hotspot.

Mike’s career spans decades, always with a keen focus on building communities and helping others achieve home ownership across Ontario.

Based in Thorold, Ontario, Mike is Co-Owner and Operations Manager at Mountainview Building Group, where he leads a team dedicated to building high-quality residential and commercial properties across the region. Mike became co-owner of Mountainview Building Group, founded by his father and two uncles over 40 years ago, in 1994. Today, the company builds more than 250 homes per year in the Niagara region.

A man of many passions, Mike considered careers in programming, game design, music, and law before choosing to stay with his primary passion of building communities. With more than 30 years in the industry, Mike started as a construction labourer when he was a teenager and moved up through the ranks of Mountainview Building Group.

As a strong advocate for OHBA’s mission, Mike has volunteered his time and resources to the association for over 25 years, holding numerous positions on the Board of Directors and in various committees over the years, including serving as the 56th Chair of the Board of Directors. His greatest impact, however, has been through his work guiding building code, Tarion, and HRCA policies – which he is an expert in.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Jon has managed the full scope of development processes, including due diligence evaluations, land acquisition, site planning and market assessments, regulatory approvals, site servicing, and securities recovery. His experience and comprehensive understanding of the industry provide an insightful perspective into the political and practical challenges associated with producing housing in Ontario. A community builder and outspoken housing advocate, Jon has volunteered as an industry representative throughout his career, raising awareness of the socio-economic implications of taxation, delays, and overregulation of housing supply.

Peder Madsen is the Owner of CCR Build + Remodel and a Red Seal Carpenter with more than 20 years of experience in the residential construction and remodeling industry. His passion for building and design has driven him to deliver projects of all sizes—from small bathroom renovations to whole-home remodels and custom builds—each with the same commitment to quality, creativity, and client satisfaction.
 
A leader in his field, Peder is the current Chair of the Ontario Renovator Council, is a Board Member of the London Home Builders’ Association (LHBA), and has served as Past Chair of the LHBA RenoCouncil, and President of the LHBA. Through these roles, he has helped advance industry standards, supported local communities through volunteer projects, and championed initiatives such as promoting the work of quality contractors across Canada.
 
At CCR, Peder is known for his forward-thinking concepts, bold approach to problem solving, and collaborative spirit. He thrives on tackling new challenges, whether it’s advancing energy efficiency, integrating universal design, or bringing together talented professionals to create award-winning projects.
 
With deep roots in the London building community and a passion for innovation, Peder continues to shape the future of residential construction while delivering exceptional experiences for CCR’s clients.

Bonnie Hiltz is the Vice President of Government and Stakeholder Relations at Hydro One. She has been a leading figure in Canada’s electricity sector for over 20 years, having served in key roles for the Ontario Government, the Ontario Power Authority (now IESO) and the private sector. Bonnie is known for deftly navigating the political landscape, and has driven pivotal decisions on market evolution, decarbonization, procurement policy and energy regulation.

Margaret Josipovic is a seasoned planning professional with over a decade of experience in municipal planning, development, creation of community improvement plans and affordable housing policy. Margaret is currently working with the City of St. Catharines, advancing transformational initiatives to unlock housing supply. Margaret holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Urban and Regional Planning with a specialization in Urban Design from the University of Waterloo, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Nottingham, with extensive experience in development planning, urban design, heritage planning, government relations and economic development.

Christina Giannone is Vice President, Planning and Development of Brightwater, a 72-acre, award-winning, master-planned waterfront community in south Mississauga. In this role, she represents the project’s four partners – Fram+Slokker, Kilmer Group, Dream, and DiamondCorp.

With more than 18 years of experience in real estate development, Christina has successfully delivered complex, multi-phased projects from conception to closing, spanning brownfield redevelopment, large-scale master plans, affordable housing, luxury condominiums, and transit-oriented communities. Her leadership is marked by her ability to align diverse stakeholders, foster collaborative partnerships, and drive projects that create both community value and shareholder success.

Christina’s passion and commitment to the building industry are reflected in her industry participation. Christina currently serves as Chair of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), after having served on its Board since 2019 in roles including Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair of the Human Resources Committee, as well as on the Executive, Finance, Governance, and Regulatory Affairs committees. She has also served as a member of the Home Construction Regulatory Authority’s (HCRA) Industry Advisory Council from 2022 to 2025, where she previously also served as Vice Chair. Her leadership has been recognized through various honours, including the 2023 BILD Member of the Year, the 2024 Canadian Women in Real Estate Award (Ontario) by Connect CRE, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario’s Business Excellence Award for Next Generation Leaders. She was also profiled in the Chamber’s Identita Pocketbook Series, celebrating Italian-Canadian industry leaders. She is also a member of the Urban Land Institute, where she was named a Women’s Leadership Initiative Champion.

Christina holds a Master’s Degree of Business Administration in Real Estate and Infrastructure from the Schulich School of Business at York University, where she graduated on the Dean’s List. She also earned an Honours Bachelor of Commerce & Finance (with Distinction) from the University of Toronto and completed the Urban Land Institute’s Professional Development Certificate in Real Estate Development.

Kerry Nagy has been in the home warranty business since 1999. With over 26 years with Travelers Canada, he has been involved since the inception of legislated home warranty in British Columbia, participated with the lobbying effort with the BC government to allow for deposit protection insurance in 2005 when the Real Estate Development and Marketing Act (REDMA) was enacted and also participated in the regulation reviews with the Alberta government when they created their legislated home warranty in 2014.

He grew up in the family general contracting business in Saskatchewan and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics before heading west. Over his tenure with Travelers, he was able to use his background in construction and Finance background to help mold their warranty business. He has continued his education with numerous construction-related courses, has earned a Diploma in Urban Land Economics and is now nearing completion of his Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.

Matt McCurrach is the Past President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), where he represented builders, renovators, and developers across Canada during his 2024–2025 term as National President. A second-generation builder, Matt leads Homex Development Corporation, the company founded by his father Peter, who has been a CHBA Central Interior member for more than 50 years. Homex operates in multiple divisions, including land acquisition, development, civil works, and the construction of both multi-family and single-family homes.

Matt’s hands-on experience in the industry began in his teenage years, sweeping job sites before moving on to water and sewer installation. He later earned his Red Seal in carpentry in 2005 and has since worked through every facet of the business, developing both practical expertise and strategic insight.

For nearly 18 years, Matt has been a dedicated volunteer within CHBA at the local, provincial, and national levels. He served as President of CHBA Central Interior (2013–2016) and later as President of CHBA BC (2018–2019). Following this, he chaired CHBA BC’s Government Relations Committee (2019–2022), advancing key advocacy priorities on behalf of the residential construction industry. At the national level, Matt served on CHBA’s Executive Committee beginning in 2019, advancing through leadership roles before being elected National President in 2024.

Throughout his leadership journey, Matt has remained committed to making CHBA leadership approachable and member-driven. Known for his approachable and empathetic style, he continues to champion housing affordability, industry collaboration, and long-term resilience.

Scott Hamilton is the President and CEO of the Professional Home Builder’s Institute (PHBI), Canada’s largest and most in-demand provider of home builder and renovator training and education. Through Training Ontario, PHBI’s Ontario training brand, PHBI provides a full complement of licensing competency training, custom training for home builders and renovators, and an extensive offering of elective education opportunities for upgrading and development.

Peter Balasubramanian joined Tarion in January 2004 as Corporate Counsel, after practicing for several years at Torys LLP. In 2009, he took on the role of Vice President, Claims, and in 2014, Vice President, Licensing & Underwriting. Peter became Senior Vice President, Strategy in 2018 and Chief Operating Officer in 2019. On January 1, 2020, Peter became President & Chief Executive Officer. Peter obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario bar in 1999.

Bob Schickedanz is a home builder, industry leader and served as OHBA President from 2019-2022. Bob’s passion for the home building and renovation industry has been with him since childhood, working alongside his father and uncles at Schickedanz Bros Limited, a family business established in 1951. After working at the MMM Group as a Professional Civil Engineer, Bob rejoined the family at Schickedanz Bros Limited as the Land Development Manager, where he was responsible for land acquisition, development approvals and site servicing at various projects across Ontario. In 2001, Bob, along with his brother Rick, co-founded FarSight Homes, the next generation of the family business.

Lindsay is the Executive Director of 2B Developments and President of Rural Impact Canada and 2B Canada Construction Services. Lindsay has over 16 years of experience delivering projects, providing development consulting, project management, and construction management services. They utilize their knowledge and expertise to deliver affordable housing and solutions across Ontario, with a primary focus on rural, small, and remote communities, advocating for the support of housing in these areas. Lindsay is deeply passionate about increasing the supply of safe and accessible housing and provides their services to several private, nonprofit, and municipal clients across Ontario and Canada. Recent successes have included leading Linden Co-op, a new Perth-based cooperative, through all stages of the predevelopment process in 8 months and securing over 95% funding from CMHC, including a $3+ million grant. Additionally, the Verona Housing Project in South Frontenac, which has received several grants, is developing both residential units and a decentralized water system. Additionally, their team has been working on creating new MSCs and restructuring existing MSCs throughout Ontario.

Eric Withers, MCIP, RPP, is the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Development & Environment for the Town of Renfrew, Ontario. For nearly 15 years, he has brought a blend of creative thinking and practical, results-oriented approaches to community development. Known for candid conversations and unconventional problem-solving, Eric consistently applies “outside-the-box” thinking to today’s municipal challenges.
 
In recent years, his advocacy work has focused on housing and municipal policy. He has engaged policymakers on budget priorities, program design, and legislative direction, while also highlighting the key pressures and pain points facing Ontario municipalities—and the policy changes needed to address them.

Jason’s strong chops in branding, crisis response, issues management, and strategic communications help him execute winning strategies that help our clients succeed. He’s helped by extensive experience in senior government roles and inside campaign war rooms during federal and provincial elections.

He also gets how technology is changing the public affairs and communications landscape. So he stays up-to-speed on cutting edge tools that didn’t exist even a decade ago, such as influencer outreach, digital activations, and geo-targeting.

Sarah brings experience from her frontline work in some of Canada’s largest newsrooms to her work in strategic communications planning and execution, media training and relations, public affairs, issues planning, crisis management and content production. She carries a deep knowledge of the inner workings of modern journalism, media consumption, demographic outreach and the power of effective communication.

Since joining the firm in 2017, Sarah has played a key role in executing integrated communications, media relations, issues management and reputational strategies for private and public-sector clients, including some of Canada’s largest companies across sectors spanning education, consumer products, health, energy and finance. She manages the Enterprise team focused on communications strategy and support, issues management preparation and media training, leading sessions with major companies and provincial government ministers and officials in Ontario, Alberta and Nova Scotia.

Prior to joining Enterprise, Sarah held positions at the Toronto Star, National Post and Microsoft Canada, most recently as senior production and team manager for the Toronto Star’s digital platforms. Sarah plays a key role in Enterprise’s media training program, leading sessions with C-suite executives, regulators and health officials, as well as Enterprise’s Women in Media Fellowship Program, in partnership with Women Who Lead.

David has over five decades of experience in urban planning, transportation, policy, government relations, and strategic advice; primarily in the Municipal and Provincial sectors.

David started his career at Damas and Smith Consulting Engineers in 1973 as a Transportation/Urban Planner.

Starting in 1974, he has held various positions at the Region of Halton, including Planner, Senior Planner, Manager of Policy and Transportation, Senior Advisor, and Project Manager. McLeary led teams responsible for preparing several regional plans, transportation, economic and technical studies/plans and front-end financing schemes. In 1986, he designed and managed the Halton Urban Structure Review and Plan establishing a comprehensive 30-year growth and infrastructure investment plan which continues as a foundation for all growth and land development to this day.

In 1999, he joined the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to advise on the download of Provincial infrastructure, the establishment of the Great Toronto Services Board, Metrolinx and other governance matters.

McLeary chaired a Regional working group that prepared the seminal report “Transportation Funding in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton Wentworth,” which led to the transfer of $0.20 per litre of gas tax to municipalities. He also conceptualized, established, and secured funding for the Niagara Bi-National Economic Roundtable.

In 2004, David move to the office Corporate Counsel, to lead the defence of the Official Plan before the OMB. He managed witnesses, formulated defence strategies, collaborated with external counsel, and negotiated settlements approved by the Council and the OMB.

In 2007, after 34 years in Halton, David retired to join the Toronto Board of Trade as Municipal Affairs Advisor, preparing a response to the Toronto Budget, proposing new revenue tools, and exploring public-private partnerships.

In 2008, David joined Strategycorp as a Senior Consultant, advising clients from both the public and private sectors. He co-authored a report that led to the establishment of Rouge Urban National Park, advised a Canadian retailer to secure a rare zoning order for a $600 million distribution centre, and guided an international corporation in developing renewable energy projects in Ontario.

In 2015, David became a Senior Advisor with Strategycorp in its Municipal/Land Practice where is continues to provide advice to public, private sector and non-profit clients.

His scholarly contributions include articles in the OPPI Journal, ReNew Magazine, and Municipal World, as well as papers on Aggregate Resources Management and the Places to Grow Plan. He also served on the U of W School of Environmental Studies’ Pragma Council and has received awards/recognition for his contributions to issues and crisis management, public-private partnerships, and engineering.

Ed is a Principal and Partner at Sajecki Planning Inc. In addition to his work at Sajecki Planning, Ed is a Senior Advisor at Strategy Corporation. He has expertise in strategic and tactical planning, policy and land use planning, development planning, and building construction.

Prior to Co-Founding Sajecki Planning with David Sajecki in 2018, Ed was the Commissioner of Planning and Building for the City of Mississauga, where he provided executive leadership and direction for strategic planning, priority setting, and management of the Department. Ed has served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Planning & Development, with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as General Manager of Development and Infrastructure for the City of Burlington, and as Chief Executive Officer of the Burlington Economic Development Corporation. Ed is a past Commissioner of Planning for the former Cities of Etobicoke and York; served as Acting and Interim Chief Planner for the Town of Caledon; and was the General Manager of Planning and Development (Eastern Canada)  for CN Real Estate.

Ed is a Registered Professional Planner, a Member of both the Canadian Institute of Planners and Ontario Professional Planners Institute, a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, and a Professional Land Economist. He is a Member of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada’s Domestic and International Committee, and a past Member of the Urban Land Institute’s Toronto District Council and the Canadian Urban Institute’s Board of Directors.

Michelle Sergi is the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer at Niagara Region. Michelle has more than 30 years of progressive municipal experience and has held various positions with all levels of municipal government and the private sector. She oversees corporate strategic initiatives including the development and implementation of Council’s strategic priorities, Indigenous relations, diversity equity inclusion, accessibility, corporate policy, climate action and real estate. The department also includes corporate communications, customer services and the Strategic Transformation Office which has a mandate to focus on attainable housing, shared services, and the GO Service Implementation Plan. Prior to her appointment as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Michelle was the Commissioner of Growth Strategy and Economic Development for Niagara Region.

Prior to joining Niagara Region, Michelle was the Director of Community Planning and Chief Planner with the Region of Waterloo and was responsible for growth management, development planning and transportation planning. Michelle also gained years of experience at the City of Hamilton, where she held a number of senior positions within the City’s Planning Division. She was accountable for a wide variety of planning matters including community planning, cultural heritage, urban design and natural heritage. She is a past member of the Regional and Single Tier Planning Leads of Ontario, a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and a Registered Professional Planner. In addition, she has contributed to a variety of provincial working groups related to Provincial Plan review and Conservation Authorities.

Curt is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Burlington, where he leads the organization in advancing council priorities and guiding Burlington into its next phase of growth and innovation. He previously served as Burlington’s Commissioner of Development and Growth Management, a role he assumed in August 2024.

With more than 20 years of public sector experience, Curt’s career has been shaped by leadership roles that required balancing rapid population growth with environmental stewardship, infrastructure planning with fiscal responsibility, and economic development with community well-being.

Prior to joining the City of Burlington, he held senior leadership roles at Halton Region and Niagara Region, leading high-impact initiatives related to servicing allocation, climate change response, and planning reform.
Curt is a Registered Professional Planner and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo.

Pat is a very proud Canadian who has a great love for this country as well as the country of her birth, Scotland. Her family has a long history of military service to both the United Kingdom and Canada.

Pat is the first woman to be elected as Mayor of the Town of Whitby. Her introduction to government began in the Finance Department of the “Borough” of Scarborough, where she worked for 17 years. Her work in Scarborough served her well in the transition to the political role of Regional and Town Councillor for the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham.

In her roles as Chair of Planning, Chair of Health and Social Services, Chair of Operations, Chair of (CLOCA) Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Chair of Durham Region Non Profit Housing Corp and Chair of the Management Committee, she faced the challenges of implementing the ever changing Provincial Policies.

All of this was part of Pat’s success in becoming Mayor of the Town of Whitby and facing the challenges that came with the Places to Grow legislation, Greenbelt Act, Intensification Plan, and so many others. Pat served as Mayor for two terms.

In April 2014, the Honourable Jim Flaherty passed away, and Pat became the Conservative Candidate for the November by-election. Pat was honoured to serve the Whitby/Oshawa community as a Member of Parliament until the October 2015 Election. Pat then became part of the Sutherland Corp team as an Executive Strategic Advisor and also enjoys working on several Board of Directors positions. 

Pat is the proud recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal and the Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Fellow.

Paula Tenuta, MCIP, RPP, is the Senior VP, Policy and Advocacy at the Building Industry and Land Development Association, where she’s honoured to interact with staff and elected officials at the municipal and provincial levels, as well as the association members to lead a team that helps shape policy vital to building complete communities across the GTA.

Joining the association in 2001, Paula has served in various roles at BILD, formerly known as GTHBA-UDI and GTHBA (Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association). She also works closely with the Ontario Home Builders’ Association in their associated advocacy efforts.

At BILD, her unique role as a registered professional planner tasks her to understand planning policy and the importance of the quality of life and healthy communities. Couple that with a strength in building relationships with policy makers, and she facilitates and shapes key discussions and decisions related to balanced and sustainable growth.

After receiving her Bachelor of Applied Arts in Urban and Regional Planning from Ryerson University, Paula served as Junior Consultant, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs for the CG Group and then as Planning Coordinator for the Urban Development Institute. She is a member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners. She is also a member of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Urban and Regional Planning Program Advisory Council, a member of the provincial Housing Policy Implementation Team, and a member of the City of Mississauga’s Mayor’s Housing Advisory Panel.

Aidan is a Principal at StrategyCorp and leads several teams in their Land and Infrastructure Development and Municipal Services practices. He works with a team of talented professionals with planning, development, political, and policy backgrounds on a wide array of projects and initiatives.

Aidan has a proven track record of succeeding on complex and ambitious files in the various roles he’s held in the public service, not-for-profit sector, and now in the private sector. Serving clients from across the spectrum, including municipalities, developers, not-for-profit organizations, and neighbourhood groups, he prides himself on his ability to find creative solutions and forge innovative partnerships.

In addition to collaborating with clients to help shape their projects and initiatives at their earliest stages, Aidan supports them in successfully engaging with politicians, public service leaders, Indigenous communities, stakeholder organizations, influential individuals, and the public.

Aidan is known to colleagues and clients for his empathy, foresight, and keen eye for opportunities – and challenges. He builds strong relationships with those he engages with, from colleagues to clients, decision-makers to stakeholders. Many come to rely on his candid and forthright advice while being confident in his commitment to advancing their interests.

Before joining StrategyCorp in 2019, Aidan was a manager in the Ontario Public Service, serving in policy roles at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for over four years. Prior to that, Aidan was the water programs manager and a planning advisor for Environmental Defence. He has also held a variety of policy positions in the Ontario and British Columbia governments, including drinking water protection, services for victims of crime, economic and social integration of newcomers, and employment for persons with disabilities.

Natasha Paikin is the Director of Client Experience at New Horizon Development Group (NHDG), where she leads the successful design, marketing, sale, lease, occupancy, closing, and service of new residential communities from high-rise towers to mid- and low-rise homes. Her work is guided by a commitment to sustainability and affordability.
 
Over its 30-year history, NHDG has delivered more than 4,000 residential units across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), with over 10% purpose-built for rental, nearly 80% powered by geothermal heating and cooling, and over 20% offered as affordable homes either for sale or rent.
 
The company’s current purpose-built rental development under construction — bringing 356 new units to Oakville — is slated for occupancy in Q1 2027.
 
Most recently, NHDG completed 870 Queenston Road, Hamilton’s first open-market, multi-residential LEED-certified high-rise rental building, which includes 20% below-market units — a milestone in sustainable and inclusive housing.
 
Natasha is currently serving her fifth year on the West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) Board of Directors, third year on the Tarion Industry Advisory Council, and is an inaugural member of both the OHBA U40 Advisory Group and the CHBA Women in Residential Construction Council.

Gus has been with Tribute Communities for over 20 years, and has held the title of Chief Financial Officer for the last eight. At Tribute, Gus is responsible for Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Legal, and is involved with investor relations, legal structures, and acquisition analysis. He is currently navigating over $1.5 billion in lending facilities and over 10 active projects. Gus is an active member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and completed his H.B. Comm and MBA at Laurentian University. He is also an active real estate broker and registered through the Real Estate Council of Ontario.

Gus has donated his time and money to various causes over the years, and most recently participated in the Real Estate Executive Sleepout for Covenant House, and serves as a Director on the Board for Habitat for Humanity, GTA. With numerous appearances on the Hot Property show on CP24, past guest on various webcasts such as Real Stories, Unlimited, and TCS Conversations with Industry Leaders, and a monthly publication entitled “Real Estate Review”, Gus shares his experience and views on all things real estate.

Andrew has over 15 years of experience in real estate, finance, and strategy. He joined Rose in 2016. Previously, Andrew was a management consultant with Bain & Company, where he worked with the executive teams of Fortune 500 companies to address their most critical issues in strategy, M&A, operations and organization.

Prior to Bain, Andrew worked as a consulting engineer on real estate development projects with Sernas Associates, where he was responsible for securing development entitlements and managing projects from site selection through to occupancy.

Andrew holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a B.Sc. in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering from the University of Windsor.

With nearly 17 years at the Building Industry and Land Development Association, Danielle is a seasoned government and stakeholder relations professional with extensive experience shaping public policy to support complex, high-value development projects in Toronto and beyond. A registered Professional Planner and member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, with a proven track record in project management, policy analysis, development approval processes, stakeholder facilitation and government advocacy.