Thinking Beyond the Market: A Film about Genuinely Affordable Housing

Discover inspiring, real-world solutions to one of Canada's biggest challenges.

You're invited to a free screening of a documentary film that takes you across Canada to learn about policies, programs and projects that are already happening and already having a positive impact on addressing the housing crisis.

From using public land to build non-market housing in Kitchener and Whistler, and inspiring Indigenous-led projects in Vancouver, to strong tenant protections and rent control in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island, the examples featured in this film demonstrate that impactful solutions are making a difference in communities big and small! The film features interviews with more than 30 planners, policymakers, politicians, developers, residents and housing advocates from coast to coast.

Location: Orillia Opera House, Studio Theatre (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Tickets: Free of charge - but seating is limited! Be sure to reserve in advance.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director, Dr. Brian Doucet, Associate Professor in Planning at the University of Waterloo!

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