2026 Market Outlook

Description

The Industry Outlook Forum is the Island’s principal event dedicated to comprehensive economic, market, and policy examination relating to the residential housing sector. As Vancouver Island continues to navigate increased demand, infrastructure pressures, labour capacity constraints, and regulatory change, the Forum will provide critical insight into the factors influencing housing delivery, affordability, and future community planning.

This annual event serves as an essential platform for evidence-based dialogue and strategic alignment. By convening the full complement of the housing continuum, public officials, developers, real estate professionals, and business leadership, we aim to support informed policy development, investment certainty, and stable market growth. 

The 2026 Forum will feature:

• Macroeconomic and regional housing market forecasting
• Industry innovation and regulatory modernization emerging from energy and climate policy
• Cross-sector discussion on affordability, infrastructure readiness, and future supply planning