LUNCHEON: Building Canada's Future: A New Era for Housing Delivery
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Join us for a luncheon with Ana Bailão, CEO of Build Canada Homes, for an inside look at how Canada’s new federal housing agency is working to expand affordable housing at scale across the country.
Build Canada Homes brings together public land, flexible financial tools, and development expertise to support partners across the housing system. Its mandate focuses on three priorities that are reshaping how affordable housing gets built in Canada:
• Building affordable homes on underused public and partnered lands
• Financing affordable homes through flexible, impact-driven financial tools
• Catalyzing a modern housing industry by supporting factory-built and other innovative construction methods
This event offers a chance to hear directly from BCH’s leadership about how these tools and partnerships are being used to move projects forward faster and support long‑term affordability.
Ana Bailão is a prominent leader in housing policy and public affairs, with extensive experience in municipal government and a proven track record in advancing affordable and sustainable development. She has been instrumental in catalyzing public and private partnerships within the housing sector and has been driving innovative solutions to the housing challenges Canadians are facing. Previously, Ana was the Head of Affordable Housing and Public Affairs for Dream Unlimited Corp. At Dream, Ana was responsible for advancing Dream's affordable housing strategy and development, strengthening partnerships with government and community stakeholders, and ensuring that development projects integrate long-term affordability and sustainability.
From 2010 to 2022, she served on Toronto City Council, including five years as Deputy Mayor. As Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee and during her time on the board of Toronto Community Housing, she led major initiatives to expand affordable housing, reform zoning, and launch programs like Housing Now and CreateTO.
Before entering public office, she held senior roles in the financial and technology sectors. She has served on numerous boards, including the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Artscape, Toronto Public Library, and Toronto Arts Council.
Ana immigrated to Canada from Portugal at the age of 15. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto.
Josh Creighton, Corporate Partnership Specialist
(902) 481-1229 josh@halifaxchamber.com
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM ADT
Agenda
11:30 AM - Registration
12:00 PM - Welcome Words
12:05 PM - Lunch
12:45 PM - Program Begins
1:25 PM - Closing Remarks
1:30 PM - Event Ends
Fees/Admission
Member Ticket: $70.95 *Please note that tickets must be purchased by April 17 at 1:00 PM AST, to secure your attendance at the event. This provides the Chamber and the venue a 5-business day required window. Registration will close after this date.
Member Table of 10: $709.50
Future Member Ticket: $125.95
Future Member Table of 10: $1259.50
**Payment is due upon purchase. 25% discount for Not-for-profit & student members. All prices subject to HST
***Please note: your registration gives the Halifax Chamber of Commerce permission to use the photographs taken during the event for any legal use.
Contact Information
Cailin Winters, Event Specialist
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