Rethink Canadian Home Building
Schedule
Wed May 27 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Telus Flex Space | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Join RSI for an executive forum dedicated to navigating housing uncertainty and scaling resilient solutions. As an impartial non-profit, we apply intelligent imagination to bridge the gap between national housing targets and on-the-ground implementation. This session moves beyond traditional subsidies to explore market-aligned pathways for accelerating housing starts, reducing emissions, and ensuring long-term rental affordability. We will examine practical frameworks for unlocking trapped real estate, including RSI’s Rethink 4 Walls (R4W) office conversion initiative and the Affordable UPREIT model—evidence-based tools that fund subsidies through asset performance rather than taxpayer support. This is a collaborative sandbox for developers, financiers, and municipal leaders to solve real-world problems. We invite you to bring a specific project hurdle or direct ask to the table for collective analysis. By combining science with pragmatism, this forum provides the strike-team insights necessary to mobilize the next generation of housing across Ontario and Canada.
Agenda
🕑: 02:45 PM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
Welcoming Remarks from RSI's Chair
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:40 PM
Stalled Market Debrief & Input Period
🕑: 03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
UPREIT Deep Dive: Exploring Innovative Financial Models for Affordability
🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:25 PM
Rethink 4 Wall (R4W) Showcase: Opportunities for Commercial Real Estate Uplift
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:55 PM
Developers Panel: Insights & Challenges for Building Homes
🕑: 04:55 PM - 05:20 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking Session
Where is it happening?
Telus Flex Space, 25 York Street, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 50.85 to CAD 73.45











