Media Advisory - Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association "Action Ready!"

    
    Leading industry representatives explore challenges and opportunities for
    social housing in the post-economic stimulus environment
    

TORONTO , Nov. 6 /CNW/ -

    
    WHAT:
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    The 21st annual Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) Conference
& Tradeshow begins on Friday, November 13, 2009. Over 1,300 representatives
from Ontario's affordable housing sector will gather next week for this three
day event, featuring over 85 conference workshop events and a tradeshow with
over 76 exhibitors.
    The conference brings together business leaders, landlords, tenants and
government representatives to discuss a wide variety of subjects, including:

    -   Social and Supportive Housing Issues: homelessness, housing people
        with concurrent disorders, Ontario's Long-Term Affordable Housing
        Strategy, green leadership.
    -   Economic Issues: usage of the government's economic stimulus funds
        for social housing, poverty reduction, fundraising and efficient
        asset management.
    -   Administrative Issues: building administration, maintenance, energy
        efficiency.

    WHO:
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    A roster of high profile and qualified speakers will be in attendance,
including The Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing. (Friday, November 13th: Opening Plenary 10:00am-11:30am; Frontenac
Ballroom, Toronto Westin Harbour Castle)

    WHEN:
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    Friday, November 13, 2009 - Sunday, November 15, 2009.

    WHERE:
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    Westin Harbour Castle Hotel,
    1 Harbour Square,
    Toronto, Ontario.
    

For further information: Rhona Duncan, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association, Tel: [phone] x 126, Cell: [phone], Web: www.onpha.on.ca