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Latest News
CAGBC responds to Ontario’s Bill 98
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) recognizes the urgent need to expand housing…
April 7, 2026
Decarbonization is reshaping Canada’s green building sector
Decarbonization is no longer a niche priority in Canada’s building economy: it’s becoming…
March 31, 2026
Get practical guidance for transition planning
As Canada advances toward more resilient, energy efficient buildings, existing buildings will require…
March 31, 2026
What’s next for Canada’s buildings is happening here, now.
Expert-led discussions are the cornerstone of the Building Lasting Change (BLC) conference experience, and…
March 27, 2026
Case Studies
Ronald McDonald House – Maritimes
Certification year Rating System Version Level 2023 ZCB-Design v3 Certified Ronald McDonald House…
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
483 Bay St.
At a time when energy efficiency was not a primary focus in the building industry, 483 Bay St., a commercial office complex in downtown Toronto, was designed to be ahead of the curve.
April 30, 2025
RESEARCH AND REPORTS
Unlocking the Value of Green Building
Unlocking the Value of Green Building is a roadmap for decision-makers seeking actionable…
March 31, 2025
Market Primer: Carbon Capture and Utilization in Cementitious Building Materials
Concrete and cement materials have been specifically identified as building materials of interest,…
March 31, 2025
Rapidly Scaling Canada’s Deep Retrofit Market
Stakeholder Insights into Barriers and Opportunities Despite significant progress in recent years, industry…
March 3, 2025
Reducing Embodied Carbon in Canada’s Buildings
The inaugural National Embodied Carbon Summit, hosted by the Canada Green Building Council…
February 27, 2025
Technical Resources
LEED v5 Resources
Critical LEED v5 resources are outlined below, including scorecards, fact sheets, and the…
March 30, 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