Ismaila Alfa
Host Morning Metro (CBC)
Date
May 29 & 30, 2025
Time
Doors Open at 6:30 PM EST
Location
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
1133 Queen's Plate Dr
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 0G4, Canada
Our Executive Director
The Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) and Desjardins proudly present the Canadian Building Diversity Awards, a transformative 2-day event on May 29 and 30.
This year, we’re doubling our impact by building awareness for community benefits standards and best practices nationally to foster innovation in the construction industry and growth and economic inclusion within diverse communities across Canada.
Rosemarie Powell
Toronto Community Benefits Network
Executive Director
Embracing the Possibilities.
The Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN), a pioneering 120-member coalition founded in 2013, unites trade unions, training centers, workforce agencies, grassroots groups, and community organizations. TCBN champions Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs), ensuring community access to jobs from public infrastructure projects and fulfilling hiring targets for diverse groups.
TCBN's Canadian Building Diversity Awards annually celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation within the construction industry. With a network spanning over 120 organizations across the Greater Toronto Area and engaging 20,000+ supporters nationwide, TCBN significantly contributes to job creation and community empowerment. The Building Diversity Awards also serve as a vital fundraiser for initiatives like NexGen Builders, instrumental in generating thousands of quality construction jobs.
Past Speakers
Patrice Barnes
Member, Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Chris Campbell
President Toronto Community Benefits Network
Majora Carter
President Majora Carter Group
Olivia Chow
Mayor of Toronto
Sebastian Clovis
Host Gut Job (HGTV)
Ehren Cory
Chief Executive Officer Canada Infrastructure Bank
Gervan Fearon
PresidentGeorge Brown College
Deborah Ale Flint
President & CEOGreater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Marilyn Horrick
Senior Vice President Desjardins Group
Ahmed Hussen
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development of Canada
Patricia Jaggernauth
Emmy® Award Winner • Speaker • Influencer
Catherine McKenna
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities of Canada
Deryl McKissack
President, CEO McKissack & McKissack
C. David Moody, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer C.D. Moody Construction Company, Inc.
Isaac Olowolafe
PresidentDream Maker Corp.
Geoffrey Smith
Chief Executive Officer EllisDon Corporation
John Tory
Former Toronto Mayor
Damar Walker
Airbus A320 CaptainAir Canada
Charmaine Williams
Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity of Ontario
April 14
Nominations Close
May 29 & 30
2025 Building Diversity Awards
Help us find talent.
Recognize those driving diversity, innovation, and excellence in the workplace by submitting a nomination for the 2025 Building Diversity Awards. The process is simple—visit the Nominate page, select a category, and complete the form.
Nominees will be notified to accept and share insights into their ongoing efforts to foster respectful, innovative, and inclusive workplaces. Your nomination highlights their achievements and reinforces the power of inclusion. Embrace the possibilities—nominate today!