There’s something for everyone at BLC. 

Explore the pre-conference and conference agenda and don’t miss a minute of BLC! Remember, you can download the BLC conference app closer to the event dates to help plan your sessions and schedule meetings with other conference attendees. 

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive session with CAGBC and USGBC as we unveil the latest advancements in the globally renowned LEED rating system. LEED has long been a catalyst for positive change, driving impactful transformations across the built environment, especially in Canada. Now, with the official launch of LEED v5, explore how the rating system is meeting market demands, influencing innovative solutions and addressing the building industry’s most pressing challenges, including decarbonization, resiliency, and conservation.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
In this dynamic forum, hear the latest ideas for the Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard and share your thoughts with the team crafting the next version. Explore key topics including public disclosure of outcomes, the choice of metrics, and minimum thresholds. We’ll also discuss how to evaluate progress when implementing a decarbonization plan, the future role of carbon credits, and how building certification can support portfolio-level objectives and reporting.
The number of renters in Canada is skyrocketing, and with it, the opportunity to create sustainable and resilient purpose-built rental housing. Earlier this year, CAGBC convened industry leaders who are advancing solutions to increase sustainable and resilient purpose-built rental housing. This facilitated session, designed for owners and developers, will highlight the solutions industry leaders are using and ways we can support sustainability in new rental housing.

Financial and sustainability experts converge to explore the opportunities and challenges of financing commercial building decarbonization. Amid shifting policies, market pressures, and evolving investor expectations, this session examines the innovative financial tools—voluntary certifications, municipal regulations, and capital market instruments—that unlock investment in zero-carbon buildings. Through case studies and policy insights, you’ll gain practical strategies to help you navigate financial headwinds, secure funding, and drive a cost-effective, low-carbon transition.

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Building on the LEED v5 plenary, this panel will dig into the new requirements for Building Design + Construction (BD+C). Canadian subject matter experts will highlight the most important updates to credits, including decarbonization, embodied carbon, resiliency, and indoor environmental quality. Canadian feedback had a significant impact on shaping LEED v5. Hear from the subject matter experts that compiled members’ feedback and explore the rationale behind specific changes as well as the benefits and challenges for our market.
Canada needs deep retrofits now to drive climate action in key market segments. Retrofit Accelerators are helping by addressing barriers like access to technology and financing, and the lack of industry collaboration and supportive policies. In this facilitated session for owners, developers, and contractors/consultants, hear how The Purpose Accelerator, Graham, Four Winds & Associates, and Alberta Ecotrust are helping accelerate retrofits and share your experiences.
This forum will examine leadership and collaboration at national and international levels in advancing green building priorities. The discussion will focus on the market’s challenges and opportunities within a rapidly changing political landscape. The session will showcase forward-thinking policies and successful international partnerships, ensuring attendees leave with actionable insights to help them maintain sustainability commitments, even in the face of adversity.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
 
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Paul will discuss how to navigate the Canadian commercial real estate world at a time of unprecedented political and economic uncertainty and how the growing anti-ESG sentiment will impact investment.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
 
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
 
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
 
 
 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
 
 
 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
 
 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
 
 
 
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM