Roundtable: Building out of harm’s way

Event Date: 20.03.25

[EVENT IN FRENCH] The housing crisis means that building housing is one of the top priorities for governments, including Quebec’s. The Canadian Climate Institute Close to Home report warns that the financial losses from building in flood-prone areas or at risk from forest fires could prove disastrous for society.

Join us on 20 March 2025 to find out how to build housing quickly while implementing climate resilience, thanks to clear recommendations and the sharp analysis of players in the field.

Location: Salle Clark, Maison du développement durable, 50 Rue Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, QC H2X 3V4
Time: 12-1 pm

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Our guests include:

  • Ryan Ness, Director, Adaptation, Canadian Climate Institute, co-author of the report
  • Nicolas Milot, Director, Ecological Transition and Innovation, Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM)
  • Louis-François Poirier, Vice-President, Financing, Bank Accounts and Savings, Desjardins Group
  • Sébastien Raymond, Head of Climate Hazards and Advanced Risk Modelling at The Co-operators
  • With Stéphanie Lopez, Coordinator, Sustainable Building and Real Estate at Vivre en Ville, as moderator.

Introductory remarks by Sidney Ribaux, Director of Ecological Transition and Resilience at the City of Montreal.

A light snack will be served.