Intentional Community Conference
Schedule
Thu May 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Reena - Toby and Henry Battle Developmental Centre | Vaughan, ON
About this Event
Join your fellow ICC members to explore ways to solve the affordable housing crisis faced by people with diverse abilities. Hear from representatives from Build Canada Homes, Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services, and the National Housing Council Secretariat. Learn tips and tricks to support your submissions to Build Canada Homes and how best to interact with the National Housing Council's Review Panel on the Lack of Accessible Housing in Canada. This is a conference that ICC members must not miss.
For more information on the Intentional Community Consortium please visit: Intentional Community Consortium – Intentional Community Consortium.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Optional Tour of the Lou Fruitman Reena Residence
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Opening of the Intentional Community Conference
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening Comments from Daniele Zanotti, Deputy Minister, MCCSS
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Presentation by Mercedeh Madani Director of Partnerships, Ontario Region, BCH
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Presentation by Gary Gladstone on BCH Submissions
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Break and Conference Photo
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Briefing from the National Housing Council's Review Panel
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Session on Navigating Rents both for the Landlord and the Tenant
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Break
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Member Presentations on New Builds
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
Open Forum – Q & A of Members for Members
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing of the Intentional Community Conference
Where is it happening?
Reena - Toby and Henry Battle Developmental Centre, 927 Clark Avenue West, Vaughan, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 28.25 to CAD 76.38
