Building a Resilient HR: Navigating the New Era of Enforcement and Reform

As enforcement intensifies and workplace obligations expand, HR teams are under more pressure than ever to get it right. From stricter wage compliance to rising expectations around psychosocial safety and respectful workplaces, the employment landscape in 2026 demands sharper strategies and greater legal clarity.

Attend live online and access expert insights from wherever you are—no travel required.

19 AUGUST 2026 | ONLINE

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WHAT IS CANADIAN MORTGAGE SUMMIT VANCOUVER?

This event is not a traditional conference. It is a focused, single-day expo that brings together the brokers, lenders, and leaders shaping Canada's mortgage market.

After a standout West Coast debut, we are back to deliver insights into the forces reshaping the mortgage landscape. This is not about watching presentations—it is about resetting how you operate, attract clients, and build competitive advantage.

You will leave with clear next steps, a sharper view of the market, and relationships that carry through the rest of 2026.

Who Attends

WHO ATTENDS

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VEOLIA
NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT
MONADELPHOUS
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ASHURST
CLAYTON UTZ
COTTON ON
CANON
HUB24
FLIGHT CENTRE TRAVEL GROUP
FUJIFILM
DAVID JONES
IRT
MADDOCKS
KING&WOOD MALLESONS
Mortgage brokers and agents
Broker/owner leaders and team managers
Technology, data, and solutions partners
Service providers supporting the mortgage ecosystem

CANADIAN MORTGAGE SUMMIT FRAMEWORK

Our full-day program is built around four connected themes, designed to help you understand where to focus, how to act, and how to lead in 2026.

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE & REGIONAL DYNAMICS

Key trends shaping the Lower Mainland and BC mortgage markets, including valuations, appraisals, and regional economic shifts—so you can make confident decisions in volatile conditions.


TECHNOLOGY & COMPETITIVE EDGE

How AI, automation, and workflow tools are redefining broker and lender competitiveness. Explore simple, accessible tech to improve speed, organization, and client experience.


VALUE BEYOND RATES

Ways brokers can elevate their value proposition beyond rates through education, guidance, and personalization. Understand how today’s consumer is changing—and what you must do to stand out.


LENDING INNOVATION & STRATEGY

Real-world insights into private, MIC, and alternative lending, including suitability, documentation, and lender expectations—plus case studies that show what’s working now.

Why Attend

  • Connect with over 700 plus mortgage professionals from across Western Canada
  • Hear from influential speakers, mortgage experts, and senior industry leaders
  • Stay ahead of the trends reshaping the 2026 mortgage landscape
  • Discover innovative tools, tech, and ideas transforming the industry
    Take home actionable strategies to grow your business and stay competitive

What You'll Learn — At a Glance

  • Key trends shaping the Lower Mainland and BC 2026 mortgage markets, including valuations, appraisals, and regional economic shifts
  • How AI, automation, and workflow tech are redefining broker and lender competitiveness
  • Ways brokers can elevate their value proposition beyond rates through education, guidance, and personalization
  • Real-world insights into private & MIC lending, including suitability, documentation, and lender expectations
  • Hands-on strategies for alt lending, including real world case studies
  • Simple, accessible AI tools to improve daily workflow, speed, and organization
  • How today’s new consumer is changing—and what brokers must do to thrive in 2026

The Future of Work is Unfolding—Be Part of the Movement

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What awaits you: 

  • Main Stage: Dive into a robust agenda focused on the most pressing workforce issues and actionable strategies for success.
  • Directors Forum: An exclusive program for senior HR executives tackling enterprise-level challenges and opportunities.
  • Learning & Development Stage: Specialised sessions for L&D leaders looking to empower teams and drive continuous growth. 
  • HR Innovation Stage: Essential tech, zero hype. See what HR leaders are using to drive their business, people and culture forward.
  • Workshops: Level up your team with practical, interactive sessions

NEW for 2026!

Find your people. Connect with peers on the topics that matter most to you.

Step into action with our all-new themed discussion tables—built for leaders who want results now. These fast-paced, interactive sessions go beyond theory, delivering tactical conversations and proven takeaways you can put to work immediately. Choose from 90+ roundtables and workshops, each focused on real-world challenges and led by industry experts.

Key Themes Include:

  • What’s actually working with AI in HR right now
  • How to map skills for real workforce agility
  • Tactics for developing leaders who thrive through change
  • How to get ahead of new psychosocial risk rules
  • Real steps to make performance feedback continuous
  • Data-driven ways to attract and keep great talent
  • How to bake measurable inclusion into every HR process
  • Proving L&D ROI with metrics that matter
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2025 SPEAKERS

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Keynote Speaker

Colleen Callander

Colleen Callander, global bestselling author, business advisor and renowned former CEO of iconic Australian brand Sportsgirl, takes the stage as keynote speaker for 2026. Widely recognised for her transformational leadership and talent for building standout brands, Colleen is a true industry powerhouse. 

Join us on the Main Stage on Day 1 to discover how her commitment to creating cultures where people thrive has set new standards in business. Don’t miss out on gaining valuable insights from one of Australia’s most influential leaders in brand and workplace transformation – register now to secure your spot! 

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

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