Moderator:
James Sutcliffe
Partner, Financial Services
McMillan LLP
James Sutcliffe is a highly respected banking and finance lawyer with extensive experience in all aspects of commercial lending, including acquisition, leasing and real estate financing transactions. He advises on financing for construction and infrastructure projects in a range of industries, including commercial real estate, renewable energy and senior living sectors, drawing on significant expertise in public private partnerships. He is recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada (2024) as a leading lawyer in the area of banking and finance law and has acted as an editor of publications on real estate financing and mortgage practices.
Panelists:
Luke Harrison
Owner and Partner
Smallworks Ltd.
Luke is an owner of Smallworks, an innovative ADU/Lanehome and infill builder. With more than 20 years of development, finance and leadership experience, he has led both private and public organizations undertaking large investment and infrastructure projects with a particular focus on urban development and housing. Prior to Smallworks, Luke was part of the executive leadership team of Canada’s largest modular home builder, CEO of the Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency, and President of one the largest non-profit housing developers in Canada.
Robyn Adamache
Senior Specialist, Client Relations
CMHC
Robyn started her CMHC career in 2003, working as a Housing Market Analyst, identifying and tracking trends in the Metro Vancouver market and serving as the corporation’s spokesperson on new, resale and rental housing. In 2017, she took on the role of Client Relations Manager in Multi-Unit Insurance and transitioned to Multi-Unit Housing Solutions, where she assists housing proponents with CMHC financing options. Robyn Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a master's degree in Economic Geography, both from Simon Fraser University.
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John McEown
Associate Vice President, Development Strategies
BC Housing
John Brendan McEown has extensive experience in the provision of affordable housing in BC. Having worked on affordable housing projects across the housing continuum and in a variety of roles at BC Housing, John brings a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the delivery of affordable housing. Currently, John is Associate Vice President of BC Housing’s Development Strategies team. John has Bachelor of Arts and Science with distinction in Urban Planning and Land Economics from Quest University Canada and holds a Master of Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University with a focus on Mixed-Use/Income Development in B.C.
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Event Details:
Register early to join us. Guests are welcome!
When: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
11:45 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Guest Speaker
Where: Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost
$80 (incld GST) MIABC Members
$115 (incld GST) Non Members
$25 (incld GST) Students
