Contractor Dialogue: Making Retrofit Policy Work for People Who Do the Actual Work (May '24)

This online event was hosted by the HPSC on May 28, 2024, in partnership with Efficiency Canada. The event recording, slides, contact information, and miscellaneous notes are included below.

Recording

*Note: Breakout room discussions are not captured in the recording.

Slides

Click here to download the presentation slides.

Contact Information Mentioned in the Webinar

Abhilash (Abhi) Kantamneni, Director of Action Research, Efficiency Canada

Email: abhilash.kantamneni@efficiencycanada.org

Phone: 226-500-4424

Home Performance Stakeholder Council

Email: info@homeperformance.ca

Phone: 604-755-3469

Misc Notes

During the event, Tanya from the HPSC mentioned a couple projects that the HPSC is working on that relate to the content of this event. Further information is provided below.

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  • The HPSC led a research and engagement project with Dunsky Energy + Climate consulting to explore Residential HVAC Workforce Certifications. The resulting "roadmap" can be read here. The HPSC is currently working on the follow-up actions outlined in the roadmap. If you're interested in adding your voice to the discussion, contact us at info@homeperformance.ca.
  • The HPSC is currently working on a workforce development research project. We will have more information to share this fall. In the meantime, if you're looking to hire skilled labour and have exhausted traditional avenues, we encourage you to get in touch with the following programs which support skilled labour in the construction industry through immigration.