BILDgta
Education, Networking

GTA Election 2026

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
07:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Crowne Plaza Toronto – North York by IHG, 900 York Mills Rd., Toronto (lower-level ballroom)

Ticket Fees:
• BILD Members: Early Bird Early bird until Sept. 8: $125 + HST; $135 + HST after Sept. 8
• OHBA Members: $135 + HST
• Non-Members: $180 + HST

As the Greater Toronto Area prepares to elect new municipal leaders this fall, join BILD on September 22 for an essential industry discussion on what the election results could mean for housing, planning, and development across the region.

Event schedule:
• 7:45 a.m. — Doors open, breakfast and networking
• 8:15 a.m. — Opening remarks
• 8:25 a.m. — Public Opinion: What Voters Are Saying
• 9:00 a.m. — Candidates' Panel
• 10:15–11:15 a.m. — The Housing Cost Equation: Planning, Parks and Development Charges
• 11:20–11:45 a.m. — The Evidence Behind Reform: BILD's Development Charges Report

Hear the latest voter insights from Sean Simpson, Senior Vice-President at Ipsos, followed by a panel of candidates who will discuss their priorities and commitments on housing affordability, growth, and development. Gain timely updates from leading experts on planning policy, development charges, and the rising costs impacting new housing, and be among the first to see the launch of BILD's latest development charges report.

Whether you are a builder, developer, consultant, or industry partner, this event will provide the insights, policy updates, and connections you need to navigate the changing municipal landscape and prepare for what is ahead.

Register

Speakers

Emcee: Dave Wilkes

BILD President & CEO

Sean Simpson

Senior Vice President, IPSOS

Ira Kagan

Founding Partner Kagan Shastri DeMelo Winer Park LLP

Daryl Keleher

Principal, MCIP, RPP, PLE, KR Planning Group

Justin Sherwood

BILD, Chief Operating Officer