Events

October 29, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MST

Location: Holiday Inn and Suites, 33 Petrolia Avenue, Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East), Alberta

Presented in partnership by ALIGN Association of Community Services (ALIGN) and the Continuing Care Safety Association (CCSA).

OHS Showcase Day 2026 brings together leaders, health and safety professionals, supervisors, and frontline staff from across Alberta for a practical and engaging day focused on moving from policy to practice and strengthening safety culture within organizations.

November 3, 2026 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MST

Location: Hybrid, Virtual and Edmonton Tower Conference Centre (room 3-380)

Speaker: Heather MacKenzie, Executive Director, Solar Alberta

Calling all non-market housing providers, developers, project managers, and design professionals interested in exploring solar energy opportunities for affordable housing developments in Edmonton! Join us to learn how installing solar on multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) is an investment that will pay for itself by making your building more affordable though utility bill savings. During this session, Solar Alberta’s Executive Director will take you through the ins and outs of investing in rooftop solar panels in Alberta so that you can make an informed decision about whether the time is right to adopt solar on your projects.

RSVP deadline: Oct. 30

November 12, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST

Location: Online

Exploring the impact of coercive control on older adults and how we can promote dignity, autonomy, and safety in later life.

Join the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC) for an insightful Lunch & Learn exploring the often-hidden issue of coercive control and its impact on older adults.

Facilitated by Dr. Margaret Isabel Hall, Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and the incoming Dean of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University, Ontario.  Dr. Hall is a leading Canadian researcher in the areas of aging, vulnerability, autonomy, legal capacity, and elder law, this session will examine how coercive control can affect the safety, well-being, independence, and dignity of older adults. Dr. Hall’s work has contributed significantly to understanding legal and social responses to the mistreatment of older people and has informed national discussions on elder justice and coercive control in Canada.

November 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. AST

Location: Joseph Strug Concert Hall - Dalhousie University - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The MUSIC CARE CONFERENCE is a national conference bringing together community members who are interested in music and care. This educational and inspirational conference identifies and integrates common themes and issues using music across the care spectrum and highlights the social and wellness implications of music in care.

Presenters are experts in their field either through academic training clinical or life experience. Participants include allied healthcare providers, paid and unpaid caregivers, care receivers, musicians, faith-based and community agencies, educators, students and the community-at-large.

Join in-person or virtually!

November 16 - 18, 2026 

Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, BC

A vibrant community of professionals will gather for three days of dynamic learning and meaningful connections. This is an opportunity for housing professionals to immerse themselves in engaging educational sessions, find inspiration from keynotes, and collaborate with colleagues to drive real progress in the affordable housing sector. We were proud to once again host this event and hope you can join us. 

November 18, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MST

Location: Hybrid, Virtual and Edmonton Tower Conference Centre (room 3-310)

Speakers: Tai Ziola, Partner and Justin Phil, Mechanical Engineer, DIALOG Architects

Join us for an engaging discussion on practical pathways to net zero and net-zero ready affordable housing. Through real-world affordable and supportive housing case studies, we'll explore cost-effective strategies for improving building performance while balancing upfront construction costs, long-term operating savings, climate resilience, and occupant comfort. Designed for developers, project managers, architects, engineers, and housing leaders, this session will offer practical insights into project costs, energy performance outcomes, lessons learned, and the opportunities and challenges of delivering sustainable affordable housing in today's market.

RSVP deadline: Nov. 16

November 26, 2026 12:00 p.m MST

Location: Online via Zoom

What does it take to grow a strong and sustainable community housing sector? What can Canada learn from countries where non-profit housing plays a significant role in the housing system? Join economists and researchers Duncan Maclennan and Steve Pomeroy to explore the findings of a new international comparative study commissioned by the Centre. Drawing on research and interviews with 65 policy and sector leaders across the Netherlands, Denmark, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Australia, the study examines what has enabled non-profit housing to grow, what could stand in the way of that growth, and what could be adapted to the Canadian context.

December 8, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MST

Location: Virtual

Speakers: Michelle Hauer, Program Specialist, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation and Pam Bryan, Board Director, Solar Power Investment Cooperative of Edmonton (SPICE)

Join us for an overview of financial tools and incentives available to Edmonton affordable housing developers to fund energy retrofits and solar energy projects. The session will highlight several financial tools and incentives available now, how to stack incentives to build a stronger business case, and advice for implementing each opportunity. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the various pathways to fund their retrofit projects and the confidence to evaluate the best fit for their organizations.

RSVP deadline: Dec. 7