About this Event
On Friday, November 20, 2026 from 1-4pm, the City of Hamilton will be celebrating National Housing Day in City Hall Council Chambers by recognizing the efforts of the various levels of government, community partners and funders in addressing homelessness and housing issues. This year’s National Housing Day event will touch on housing and the impacts on families who are navigating the housing continuum. Guest speakers will be representing community partners and funders, government agencies and people with lived/living experience, and City staff will also provide updates on the ongoing efforts to address housing challenges.
Following the presentations, please join the guest speakers for light refreshments and networking to continue the dialogue and foster ongoing connections and collaboration.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:05 PM
Welcome/Opening Remarks
🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:10 PM
Greetings and Remarks from Mayor of Hamilton
🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:15 PM
Remarks from Healthy & Safe Communities GM, Grace Mater
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
CMHC – Hamilton Market Outlook, Anthony Passarelli, Lead Economist Southern ON
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Social & Economic Impacts of Public Housing on GTHA, Adam Sweedland, CEO, CHH
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Housing Program Updates, Michelle Baird, Housing Services Director
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Supporting Affordable Housing Efforts, Rudi Wallace, CEO, HCF
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:35 PM
Lived Experience Perspective, Katrina Gervais, Roundtable for Poverty Reduct.
🕑: 02:35 PM - 02:55 PM
Community Collab to Support Housing, Tom Cooper, Ex Dir, Poverty Reduct Round.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking/Refreshments
Event venue & nearby stays
Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada
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