Toronto 
Events Description
As home prices remain out of reach for many, co-ownership is becoming a practical path forward. This one-day interactive conference brings together experts, real-world co-owners, and people actively exploring shared homeownership.
Learn how co-ownership works legally and financially, meet potential future co-owners, and leave with real next steps.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $60
Tickets include breakfast, lunch and a drink during the networking session at the end of the day.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday March 14, 2026
AGENDA:
8:30–9:00am — Registration & Refreshments
9:00–9:05am — Welcome & Opening Remarks
Intro by: Jess Janz – With Strangers creator (moderator/facilitator for the day)
9:05–9:25am — Session 1: Buy with a Stranger: How Husmates makes this possible
Speakers: Lesli Gaynor and Parimal Gosai
9:30–10:20am — Session 2: Why Co-Ownership? Why Now?
Speaker: Daniel Foch
10:25–11:10am — Connection Activity #1: Find Your People
11:20am–12:15pm — Session 3: Co-Ownership for Creatives: How co-ownership for creative communities can build better cities
Speakers: Zahra Ebrahim, Rajni Perera and Reza Nik
12:20–1:20pm — Working Lunch + Guided Conversations
Connection Activity #2 – Find Your Place
1:30–1:45pm — Session 4: Mortgage Hot Topics: Rapid-fire overview of the lending landscape
Speakers: Lesli Gaynor & Lesley Tenaglia
1:50–2:40pm — Session 5: Co-Ownership Legals: The fears, the facts and the fixes
Speakers: Nital Gosai & Leslie Robinson
2:45–3:20pm — Connection Activity #3: Trust-building activity
3:30–4:10pm — Session 6: Stories from Co-Owners: Real-life experience of intentional living
Speakers: Craig Ruttan, Mike Carlson, Jackie DaSilva & Celia Chandler
4:15–4:30pm — Closing Remarks
Speakers: Lesli Gaynor and Parimal Gosai
4:30–6:00 PM — Mix & Mingle (One drink ticket will be provided)
Dynamic, facilitated activities throughout the day will help you meet your people, build trust, and explore meaningful connections with potential co-owners.
Venue & Address
Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West, Toronto
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Paid Parking
There is paid parking on Queen Street West or across the street in the paid parking lot.
Accessible by Public Transport
