Care to Chat: Independent Living Residential Tenancy Act Edition
The application of the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) to seniors’ independent living communities remains a pressing and complex policy issue. This breakfast session will provide a high-level overview of the regulatory, operational, and policy landscape shaping the sector. Panelists will explore potential pathways to modernizing the current regulatory framework, discuss strategies for constructive engagement with government to achieve lasting clarity, and share operator perspectives on how regulatory uncertainty affects business models and service delivery. The discussion will be grounded in data and analysis of the existing seniors’ independent living housing stock, with consideration given to future investment and supply implications.
Join us for a timely discussion on how we can work together to achieve a balanced regulatory framework that supports both seniors’ housing needs and the long-term viability of independent living communities.
Panelists include:
- Sharon Ranalli, Chartwell (Moderator)
- Allison Foord, Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) LLP
- Amir Hemani, Berwick Retirement Communities
- Rita Thibault, Westbridge Group
- Mary Polak, BC Care Providers Association
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday Feb 04 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Terminal City Club | Skidmore Room
Register here.
Care to Chat is presented by Savaria. This session is sponsored by Unidine Canada. Their support makes these conversations happen.
