Youth-Led
Community
Benefits
Summit

Day 1 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Woodbine Banquet and Convention Hall, 30 Vice Regent Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 7A4


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 AMWelcome and Opening


10:20 AMKeynote Speaker

• Irwin Bess, Buildforce Canada


10:40 AMReport Launch

• TMU Diversity Institute - Business Case for Community Benefits Agreements


11:00 AMTransit and Infrastructure Panel


11:45 AM – Housing and Development Panel


12:30 PMLunch


1:00 PMBreakout Session

• Breakout 1A:  Coalition Building for Equitable Development

• Breakout 1B:  Inclusive Workforce Development


2:00 PMBreakout Session

• Breakout 2A:  Building Community Wealth Through Social Procurement

• Breakout 2B:  Growing Good Green Jobs


3:00 PMReport Back + Activity


3:15 PMFireside Chat: Building a Canada for All


3:45 PMWrap and Close


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