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SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 5
402 A beginner’s guide to pest
management
Are you implementing a new pest management
program? Do you need a refresher on the
basics of integrated pest management? Gain
knowledge from an industry veteran and start
your organization down the path to a sustainable
strategy for dealing with those invasive critters.
Richard Grotsch
, Manager, Integrated Pest
Management, Toronto Community Housing
403 Concepts and case studies:
Energy efficiency for non-profit
housing providers
Union Gas understands that to be green and stay
in the black, non-profit housing providers need
to closely monitor energy use, invest in energy
efficiency and take advantage of valuable rebates
and incentives. They are committed to helping
housing providers make positive environmental
choices, conserve energy and save money. This
session will identify new opportunities, showcase
success stories and discuss new technologies.
Scott Clark
, Marketing Specialist, Energy
Conservation and Low Income Marketing,
Union Gas Limited
404 Finance: The top 10 internal controls
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
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
Sessions
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
313 Bus tour: City building at Regent Park
Tour the Regent Park community with Daniels'
Corporation Vice President of Development,
Remo Agostino, and leaders from Toronto
Community Housing's development team.
With nine active construction sites, 2016 will
be the biggest year yet in the transformation of
Regent Park. See the stunning Daniels Spectrum,
the Regent Park Aquatic Centre, as well as social
housing and market projects. Learn about the
strategy for building community and the roles
played by retail, destination venues, good roads
and lighting.
Coffee break
10:30–11 a.m.
Sessions
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
401 Moving past stigma: Creating
supportive environments for tenants
with mental health issues
Meeting the different support needs of your
tenants requires different approaches. This
session will explore the realities of living with
mental health challenges, and what this means
for both tenants and housing providers. Learn
best practices and strategies for building
supportive environments for tenants experiencing
mental health challenges. Also, work through
realistic tenant scenarios to build your skills,
understanding and confidence in meeting
tenants’ needs.
Carol Majors
, Property Service Manager,
Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP)
Shereen Rampersad
, Central Intake Manager,
Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP)
Maryanne Smallwood
, Tenant Relations
Manager, Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP)
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