Building for Growth - Housing and infrastructure for an expanding nation. Photos by Karan Deep Singh
The Globe and Mail hosted an event on June 7, 2024 to bring experts and leaders together to discuss Canada's housing shortfall, immigration and Canada's shifting demographic needs.
Angela Pacienza, executive editor with The Globe and Mail, opened the event and welcomed the audience.Globe and Mail Events
Mark Wiseman, senior advisor and chairman of Canada with Lazard, and senior advisor, Boston Consulting Group, shared highlights from Century Initiative's fourth annual National Scorecard on Canada's Growth and Productivity.Karan Deep Singh/Globe and Mail Events
Mark Carney, chair of Brookfield Asset Management and head of Transition Investing, participated in a virtual interview. He was joined in discussion by Dennis Choquette, deputy editor of Report on Business with The Globe and Mail.Globe and Mail Events
Dennis Choquette, deputy editor of Report on Business with The Globe and Mail on stage to interview Mark Carney.
Marianne McKenna, founding partner with KPMB Architects, shares a moment on stage with Alex Bozikovic, staff columnist and architecture critic with The Globe and Mail.Globe and Mail Events
Far left: Ann Hui, demographics reporter with The Globe and Mail, moderated a panel focused on if and how Canada can afford to keep growing. Also in view is The Honourable Hassan Yussuff, Senator, and past president of the Canadian Labour Congress.The Globe and Mail
"The Honourable Hassan Yussuff, Senator Left to right: Ann Hui, demographics reporter with The Globe and Mail; Anna Triandafyllidou, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration at Toronto Metropolitan University; and Cathie O'Toole, chief administrative officer with Halifax Regional Municipality, participated in a panel discussion. Joining virtually was Muraly Srinarayanathas, co-founder and executive chairman of 369 Global Inc.Globe and Mail Events
From left: Ann Hui, demographics reporter with The Globe and Mail on stage for a panel discussion with The Honourable Hassan Yussuff, Senator; Anna Triandafyllidou, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration at Toronto Metropolitan University; and Cathie O'Toole, chief administrative officer with the Halifax Regional Municipality. Joining the discussion virtually was Muraly Srinarayanathas, co-founder and executive chairman of 369 Global Inc.Globe and Mail Events
Petrina Gentile, contributing writer with The Globe and Mail, on stage with Matti Siemiatycki, director of the Infrastructure Institute and professor with the Department of Geography and Planning at University of Toronto, during a panel discussion.Globe and Mail Events
Foreground: Suzanne Le, executive director of Multifaith Housing Initiative shared strategies to build affordable housing.Globe and Mail Events
From right: Matti Siemiatycki, director of the Infrastructure Institute and professor with the Department of Geography and Planning at University of Toronto; Harold Calla, executive chair, First Nations Financial Management Board; and Shormila Chatterjee, vice-president, infrastructure advisory with EY during a panel discussion focused on financing and funding housing and infrastructure.Globe and Mail Events
Noel Baldwin, interim executive director of Future Skills Centre, spoke about building the right skills and workforce for Canada.
From left: Petrina Gentile, contributing writer with The Globe and Mail is joined in conversation by Geoff Smith, executive chair of the Board of Directors with EllisDon; and Mike Yorke, owner of Mike Yorke Consulting and past president of the Carpenters District Council of Ontario. The group discussed strategies to ease the labour and skills shortage in construction.Globe and Mail Events
Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, delivered summary remarks at the event.Globe and Mail Events