Best ONPHA Podcasts (2025)

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S3E1 - Made in Housing: Building Economic and Social Sustainability in Community Housing 1:02:33

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Community housing is more than a safety net, it’s a powerful engine for economic efficiency, social mobility, and inclusive city-building. As Ontario faces a growing housing crisis, doubling the community housing stock is not just necessary—it’s economically sound. In this premiere episode, we explore the macroeconomic rationale for large-scale inv…

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S2E7 - Managing Procurement Amid US Tariffs 25:24

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In this episode of the Opening Doors podcast, Andrew McKenzie, ONPHA’s Director of Operations, and David Rourke, Principal at Round Table Procurement Services and director of the ONPHA Enterprise purchasing program, discuss the impact of US tariffs on community housing. David shares strategies like analyzing supply chains, negotiating prices, and p…

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S2E6 - Post-election pulse: Impacts, insights, and housing priorities 1:08:06

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Our latest ONPHA Opening Doors podcast is a must for community housing leaders and advocates. Join Marlene Coffey (ONPHA), alongside special guests Keith Hambly (Fred Victor), Mwarigha (WoodGreen Community Housing), and Adam Sweedland (CityHousing Hamilton), with Alex Armanious of StrategyCorp moderating. Together, they dive into the federal electi…

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S2E5 - Avoiding the Fangs: A Guide to Unlocking Property Tax Savings 45:07

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In this episode of ONPHA Opening Doors, we’re tackling Avoiding the Fangs: A Guide to Unlocking Property Tax Savings. Ever seen those dreaded fangs on your financial chart when expenses outpace revenue, and those red lines look like they’re ready to take a bite out of your budget? Fear not! Join us as we learn how to unlock savings. In 2022, Centre…

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S2E4 - Where do we go from here? Implementing effective inclusion strategies 1:17:15

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Explore the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in community housing. Led by ONPHA’s Reaching Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) committee, this episode moves beyond simply addressing challenges, focusing instead on paving the way for tangible, actionable progress in the sector. Special guests Shaun Simms, Chief, People, Communicati…

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S2E3 - How to drive housing change now and beyond the election 30:44

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The provincial election is a crucial moment for affordable housing advocacy, but the work doesn’t stop when the votes are counted. In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors Podcast, we’re joined by Liam Thompson, Consultant at StrategyCorp Inc., ONPHA’s long-time advocacy partner, to explore how ONPHA gathers intelligence, engages decision-makers, a…

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S2E02 - Streamlining your housing operations with technology 1:03:05

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Unlock the full potential of technology in community housing and confront the challenges head-on. In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, special guests Peter Altobelli, Vice President/General Manager of Sales at Yardi Systems Inc., Chris Dulny, Chief Digital, Data, and Innovation Officer at PwC Canada, and Deanna Veltri, Senior Manager a…

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S2E01 - Navigating policy changes with smart supplier solutions 1:03:01

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Ontario’s new purchasing rules bring big challenges for non-profits, including more reporting, stricter compliance, and supply chain scrutiny. But the right supplier partnerships can make it easier. In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, special guest David Rourke, Principal of Round Table Procurement Services, shares insights on how str…

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S1E05 - Navigating Data & Action in Affordable Housing 46:56

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In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, we delve into the importance of strategic growth through acquisitions in the community housing sector. Special guests Stéphane Giguère, CEO of Ottawa Community Housing, and Katie Maslechko, CEO of Rental Protection Fund, share their experiences and insights on leveraging partnerships, equity, and ca…

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S1E04 - Tackling the Housing Crisis with Data-Driven Solutions 28:02

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In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, we discuss the launch of the LEMR Housing Monitor, a centralized data mapping tool that provides information on the low-end of the market housing stock in urban regions across Canada. Special guests Daniel Liadsky, Managing Director at Purpose Analytics, and Megan Earle, Data Scientist at Canadian C…

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S1E03 - Leading from Within: Embracing Authenticity and Navigating Change 33:04

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In this episode of ONPHA’s Opening Doors podcast, we explore the keys to finding your unique leadership style, leading with authenticity, and navigating change in the non-profit space with confidence. Special guest Jodi Zigelstein-Yip, Chief HR Innovator and Founder of Enliven HR Consulting Inc., joins Marlene Coffey, CEO, ONPHA, to share insights …

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S1E02 - The Value of Smart Procurement in Non-Profit Housing 9:52

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In this episode of the ONPHA Opening Doors podcast, we're joined by David Rourke, Principal at Round Table Procurement Services. David shares his wealth of knowledge on smart procurement, the value of shared services for housing providers, and the benefits of the ONPHA Enterprise procurement program.…

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S1E01 - From the Netherlands to Ontario: Sharing International Housing Insights 12:27

2y ago12:27

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In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, we sit down with Henk Korevaar, founder and owner of CorpoNet. Henk joins us live onsite at the 2023 ONPHA Conference in Toronto to chat about lessons learned from abroad, innovative housing technology, ONPHA's new international speaker series, and more.…