News and Events

For the green building community.

Looking for news and insights from our community, or resources to help with your project? We’ve curated the latest stories, information and resources from our members and team of experts.  

Latest News

CAGBC welcomes new Board Directors at 2026 AGM

The Canada Green Building Council formalized its Board of Directors at its Annual…
June 23, 2026

Lead what’s next: Industry momentum at Building Lasting Change 2026

Montréal, QC – June 22, 2026 – Canada’s green building sector gathered in…
June 22, 2026

CAGBC Award winners honoured for achievements in green building 

June 18, 2026 – Montréal – The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) unveiled the winners of…
June 18, 2026

CAGBC expands zero-carbon skills training with new micro‑credential  

Montréal, QC — June 18, 2026 — The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is expanding its…
June 18, 2026

Case Studies

Toyota Parts Distribution Centre

Certification year   Rating System  Version  Level  2021 LEED BD+C: New Construction v4 Gold…
May 12, 2026

Ronald McDonald House – Maritimes

Ronald McDonald House Maritimes is a six-storey building located at 5940 South Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. It’s one of 16 Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada, 
a program providing a home-away-from-home for families traveling with a child receiving treatment or in a serious 
medical condition. 

March 14, 2026

100 Yonge Street

Located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, 100 Yonge Street is a Class A, 18-storey commercial office tower directly connected to Scotia Plaza, one of Canada’s most prestigious office buildings.
November 27, 2025

Matheson Kennedy Complex

Situated on 28.5 acres in Mississauga, Ontario, the Matheson Kennedy Complex (MKC) is a premier light industrial development comprising three single-story buildings: 550 & 570 Matheson Blvd East and 5655 Kennedy Road. Designed to accommodate both office and warehouse tenants, MKC integrates functionality with sustainability.
October 17, 2025

RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Rethinking Value: The Business Impact of Green Buildings

Too often, green building certification in Canada is judged through a narrow lens…
June 15, 2026

Recap of CAGBC’s National Embodied Carbon Summit 2025

80 industry gather to discuss how to chart a path forward on embodied…
June 10, 2026

Energy, Affordability, and the Canadian Reality Poll

Survey finds Canadians are engaged and understand the value of energy efficiency but…
May 29, 2026

Building Prosperity: Insights on Canada’s Green Workforce

Canada’s green building sector is a powerful economic force and a critical pillar…
March 9, 2026

Technical Resources

LEED v5 Resources

Critical LEED v5 resources are outlined below, including scorecards, fact sheets, and the…
May 5, 2026

Review Tips for NECB Energy Modelling Guidance under LEED v4/4.1

Projects in Canada have the option under LEED v4 to utilize the National…
August 14, 2025

ZCB-Design v4 – Part 9 Residential Pilot

As Canada accelerates residential construction to help address housing affordability, ensuring low-cost, low-carbon…
June 19, 2025

ZCB Pricing

Project fees are based on a project’s certification pathway and size. Project size…
January 31, 2025