Ontario Construction News staff writer“
Toronto mayoralty candidates will face off on the housing supply shortage and affordability crisis at a May 24 debate sponsored by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) and industry partners.
The two-hour, in-person debate is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at the George Brown College waterfront campus, 51 Dockside Dr.
Joe Cressy, former city councilor and senior VP, external relations, communications and real estate development at the college, will be moderator of the event.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite on the debate web page. The Toronto media network has been invited to carry a live feed of the event.
RESCON says the purpose of the debate is to provide a forum where issues regarding the housing supply and affordability crisis can be discussed by candidates.
“The housing affordability and supply crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing the next mayor of the City of Toronto, so the debate promises to be one of the main events of the mayoralty campaign,” said RESCON president Richard Lyall. “With the city planning to meet or exceed the provincial target of building 285,000 homes over the next 10 years, housing is a critical issue. I am certain the public will want to hear how candidates intend to address the crisis we are facing.”
Industry sponsors are George Brown College, the Building Industry and Land Development Association, Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario, Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association, Habitat for Humanity GTA, More Neighbours Toronto, Options for Homes, St. Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society, and Toronto Regional Real Estate Board.
Reserve your spot now by going to the debate website.