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OUR ASSETS
OUR ORGANIZATIONS
OUR COMMUNITIES
OUR FUTURE
THE BASICS
SESSIONS & ACTIVITIES
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SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 5
407 Healthy housing, healthy people
Maple, mezzanine
The relationship between housing and health
is well known, but the provincial health and
housing systems don’t always work well together
to achieve successful outcomes. To improve
this dynamic, the North East Local Health
Integration Network (North East LHIN), one of
the largest in Ontario, has consulted health and
housing stakeholders, the community sector and
northerners to develop an innovative health and
housing strategy for northeastern Ontario. Learn
more about the strategy, how it was developed
and the milestones that the North East LHIN
wants to achieve by 2019.
Mike O'Shea
, Officer – Mental Health, Policy and
Health System Planning Unit, North East LHIN
408 Engaging volunteers:
Creating a win-win-win
Simcoe/Dufferin, second floor
Last year, Ottawa Community Housing (OCH)
engaged over 1,000 volunteers to complete
maintenance and beautification projects in many
of their 160 communities. Volunteers are a much
valued ingredient in OCH’s formula for creating
vibrant communities where people want to live,
work and play, and they have valuable skills
and resources that can be accessed by housing
providers of all sizes. By understanding what
motivates volunteers and aligning with the needs
of your communities, you can create a win-win-
win for your organization!
Angela Bégin
, Volunteer Engagement
Coordinator, Ottawa Community Housing
Sessions
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11 a.m.–12 p.m.
404 Finance: The top 10 internal controls
City Hall, second floor
Learn what to look for in your accounting
department! This advanced finance session
for boards of directors will outline the top 10
financial reporting and internal controls that can
benefit non-profit housing providers.
Derek Stevens
, Steve Kirkham C.A.
Professional Corporation
405 Future proofing your housing
for accessibility
Kenora, second floor
Be proactive with your building renovations!
Accessibility is more than just being “up to code.”
Inclusive design is your way to future-proof
your properties and ensure it not only meets
legislative requirements, but also improves tenant
experience and reduces costs over the long term.
Join Adaptability Canada as they explore why
incorporating an inclusive design strategy within
your general renovation plans promises long-term
savings and increased tenant satisfaction.
Jeff Wilson
, Founder and CEO,
Adaptability Canada
406 Get new stock now!
Pine, mezzanine
Limited new affordable rental housing has led
many communities to develop rent supplement
programs to meet the growing demand for
housing assistance. But is this the best use
of scarce resources? The Region of Peel has
purchased resale condominiums as an affordable
way to increase housing supply and provide
immediate relief to applicants. Discover why
the Region developed this strategy, how they’re
managing these new scattered units and what
lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Brett Barnes
, Advisor, Housing System
and Development, Region of Peel
Sue Ritchie
, Manager, Human Services,
Region of Peel
Laura Tribble
, Specialist, Housing and Property
Services Department, Region of Peel
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