Thursday, March 26, 2026
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Carmen’s Event Centre in Hamilton
1520 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, Ontario
Cornerstone’s Housing Action & Solutions Expo (CHASE) is a pivotal event focused on addressing today’s housing challenges through innovative and actionable strategies.
TICKETS
Free for Full Cornerstone Members (no-show policy in effect)
Non-Member ticket price: $85 + HST
Taking place on March 26, 2026, at Carmen’s Event Centre in Hamilton, this event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Mike Moffatt of the Missing Middle Initiative, followed by insightful presentations from Shaun Cathcart of the Canadian Real Estate Association, who will provide a comprehensive overview of the economy and housing market, and David Coletto of Abacus Data, who will present brand-new local polling data.
Attendees will hear three dynamic panels with experts in their respective fields as they discuss housing solutions and opportunities, and explore a tradeshow with unique vendors.
Join the discussion shaping the future of housing in Canada!
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mike Moffatt is a Canadian economist, Founding Director of the University of Ottawa's Missing Middle Initiative, and a professor of Business, Economics, and Public Policy at Ivey Business School. He has held a number of think-tank roles, including succeeding Diana Carney as Director of Policy and Research at Canada 2020, a progressive Canadian think-tank. Between 2013 and 2015 Mike served as an economic advisor to Liberal Party of Canada leader Justin Trudeau, and in 2017 he was named Chief Innovation Fellow for the Government of Canada.
Latest Polling Data
David Coletto, Abacus Data
Housing Market Outlook
Shaun Cathcart
Director and Senior Economist, Housing Data and Market Analysis
Greetings from the Government
Hon. Graydon Smith
Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Panel 1: Innovative Housing Takes Center Stage
Examining alternative housing strategies, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and pre-fab homes, with an emphasis on coordination, development, land planning, financial considerations, and legal implications.
Panel 2: The Politics and Policy of Housing
Dive into the complex world of housing policy and its impact on innovative solutions. The focus will centre on the crucial interplay between politics, legislation, and community needs.
Panel 3: If We Build It, Will They Come?
Building on the discussions from the first two panels, experts will explore how successful implementation hinges on coordinated efforts in policy and planning. The final panel will address the realities of project viability and affordability.
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Join Cornerstone on March 26, 2026, for the inaugural Cornerstone Housing Action & Solutions Expo (CHASE). This event is designed to connect REALTORS®, industry leaders, and stakeholders dedicated to addressing critical housing challenges and opportunities.