Join us for a focused conversation on the business case for Community Benefits Agreements, and the standards and best practices required to deliver real, measurable outcomes. Led by the TCBN Youth Policy Table, this session brings together leaders from community, labour, industry, and government to drive action on youth pathways and inclusive economic growth in city-building.
LOCATION:
Woodbine Banquet & Convention Hall
30 Vice Regent Blvd, Toronto, ON M9W 7A4
AGENDA:
10:00 AM – Welcome and Opening
10:20 AM – Keynote Speaker
• Irwin Bess, Buildforce Canada
10:40 AM – Report Launch
• TMU Diversity Institute - Business Case for Community Benefits Agreements
11:00 AM – Transit and Infrastructure Panel
11:45 AM – Housing and Development Panel
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Breakout Session
• Breakout 1A: Coalition Building for Equitable Development
• Breakout 1B: Inclusive Workforce Development
2:00 PM – Breakout Session
• Breakout 2A: Building Community Wealth Through Social Procurement
• Breakout 2B: Growing Good Green Jobs
3:00 PM – Report Back + Activity
3:15 PM – Fireside Chat: Building a Canada for All
3:45 PM – Wrap and Close