Growth & Development Forum 2025

Description

The Growth & Development Forum is the Association’s most highly anticipated bi-annual event. This year, guest presenters will provide expert analysis on the Saskatoon & region’s growth forecast in terms of economic indicators, labour market and housing, followed by a moderated panel discussion with local land developers who share valuable information on the upcoming year’s land development plans and market activity.

Agenda

4:30 PM | Doors Open and Welcome Networking Reception 

5:30 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks - Nicole Burgess, SRHBA CEO

5:40 PM | Dignitary Greetings

• Premier Scott Moe, Province of Saskatchewan
• Cynthia Block, Mayor of Saskatoon
• Gary Philipchuk, Mayor of Warman
• Katharine Carter, City of Martensville Councillor 
• Joe Hargrave, Reeve of the RM of Corman Park

6:10 PM | State of the Market: A Municipal, Regional and Provincial Perspective - Paul Martin, Martin Charlton Communications

6:30 PM | Dinner Buffet

7:00 PM | Building Inward: Infill Development and Urban Renewal at the U of S - Brad Zurevinski, USask Properties

7:20 PM | Land Use & Opportunity: miyo-wâhkôhtowin - Candace Wasacase, Kahkewistahâw Economic Management Corporation 

7:40 PM | Barriers to Breakthroughs: Protecting the Affordability Advantage - Alex Miller, Big Block Construction

8:00 PM | Unlocking Growth Across the Region: A Panel Discussion on Policy Shifts

8:45 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking

Attendees include elected officials, civic administration, provincial representatives and decision makers from all categories of SRHBA membership - builders, suppliers, professional services, financial institutions and others with a vested interest in future growth and housing in the area. The Growth & Development Forum is highly attended and greatly valued by SRHBA members, civic officials and administration and anyone involved in the future growth and housing needs of the Saskatoon region.