STATE OF THE INDUSTRY & OUTLOOK CONFERENCE

This year we heard from Director and Senior Economist at BMO, Robert Kavcic, who provided his views on current economic conditions as well as a forecast for 2025. OCS Director of Research, Katherine Jacobs, presented the findings from the 2025 Contractor Survey.

Bob Collins, Senior Economist at BuildForce Canada, provided a detailed economic outlook of Ontario’s construction industry. Mr. Collins then moderated a panel discussion with the following industry leaders; John Baker, Millwright Local 2309; Tomi Hulkkonen, Carpenters Regional Council; Dean Walker, Eastern Construction; Julie Zulich, TESC Contracting.

Steve Paikin, Anchor and Senior Editor of The Agenda on TVO wraped up the day delivering a keynote address where he explored the ever-changing political landscape and shared his views on how we can navigate today’s complex world.