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 – 5:30 PM | Networking Reception

5:30 – 5:40 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks - Nicole Burgess, CEO, SRHBA

5:40 – 6:10 PM | Dignitary Greetings

• Remarks from Premier Scott Moe, Province of Saskatchewan
• Remarks from Cynthia Block, Mayor of Saskatoon
• Remarks from Gary Philipchuk, Mayor of Warman
• Remarks from Joe Hargraves, Reeve of Corman Park

6:10 – 6:30 PM | State of the Market: A Municipal, Regional and Provincial Perspective - Paul Martin, Martin Charlton Communications

• Overview of housing market conditions, building permit trends, population growth, inventory levels, and labour outlook

6:30 PM | Dinner Buffet

7:00 – 7:20 PM | Building Inward: Infill Development and Urban Renewal at the U of S - Brad Zurevinski, USask Properties

7:20 – 7:40 PM | Build Canada Homes | Will Canada Get This Right?

7:40 PM | Intermission

7:50 – 8:30 PM | Panel Discussion & Q&A: Unlocking Growth Across the Region - Moderator: Paul Martin, Martin Charlton Communications

• An interactive conversation with leading developers and regional voices exploring future phases, servicing timelines, and regional opportunities.

8:30 – 9:00 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.