Name
Integrating Climate Risk and Resilience into Building Retrofits:
Date & Time
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:05 AM
Speakers
Chris Chopik, M. Des., Director, Resilient Homes Canada
Marzieh Riahinezhad, Theme Lead for Resilient Residential Retrofit, National Research Council Canada
Duncan Rowe, Principal, RJC Engineers
Nathan Schaper, Mitigation Lead, ICLEI Canada
Stephen Hiscock, Manager, Government and Stakeholder Relations (Atlantic), Insurance Bureau of Canada
Marzieh Riahinezhad, Theme Lead for Resilient Residential Retrofit, National Research Council Canada
Duncan Rowe, Principal, RJC Engineers
Nathan Schaper, Mitigation Lead, ICLEI Canada
Stephen Hiscock, Manager, Government and Stakeholder Relations (Atlantic), Insurance Bureau of Canada
Description
This session covers how retrofitting buildings to withstand climate impacts can reduce insurance risks, lower premiums, and enhance long-term resilience, while aligning with financial and regulatory frameworks. A practical session exploring where communities should begin when responding to rising flood and coastal risks, outlining clear processes for resilience planning, the intersections with energy and efficiency upgrades, and how these factors ultimately impact long‑term property value.