This presentation provides an overview of energy efficiency requirements across municipal, provincial, and federal programs, with a particular focus on how these frameworks intersect and impact building design and project approvals. It explores key regulatory pathways, including municipal planning and building permit requirements, provincial energy codes, and Canada-wide federal programs such as CMHC. The session will also highlight recent changes to CMHC’s energy efficiency requirements and discuss how these updates influence building design decisions, performance targets, and project feasibility. Attendees will gain practical insight into where requirements align, where they differ, and how project teams can strategically navigate them by integrating energy performance targets early in the design process to streamline approvals, reduce risk, and maximize incentives while delivering high-performance buildings.

Trainex Hub Bi-Weekly Seminar | Feb 6 | Hybrid (12:00–1:00 PM)

Is your development project actually ready to move forward, or are hidden risks waiting to surface later?

Join us for our upcoming Trainex bi-weekly seminar featuring Payam Noursalehi, PMP, MBA Noursalehi, Founder & President of Dena Project Management and host of the Real Estate Development Insights Podcast.

In this session, Payam will introduce the Development Readiness Assessment, a new online tool built on insights from dozens of experienced real estate developers. Attendees will learn how to use this assessment to identify misalignment early, strengthen decision-making, and improve the likelihood of project success before committing more time or capital.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

This session reviews the key training needs and challenges facing real estate workforces in Ontario and introduces Trainex Hub as a newly launched professional real estate training institution. It outlines Trainex Hub’s mission, business model, core training programs, delivery methods, and mentorship offerings designed to support workforce development and industry excellence. The presentation will be delivered by Asad Sharifi, PhD, CHRP, COO and Co-Founder, a seasoned education leader with over two decades of experience in talent development and professional training.