b'CRCA AGM Everyone is truly looking forward to the next AGM, although I think it might be difficult to top this one!- Jim FacetteThe Blueprint Collective is Carlisles complimentary, white-glove service designed for select partners like you.Exclusive Bene ts:Speci cation Review Following a late afternoon session from Lara Dyer with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), the CRCA Board of Directors an-nounced the ratification of a new agreement and partnership with TBB to bring in permanent residents from other parts of the world Codeto work with members on roofing and building envelopes.Assistance We finally got some clarity around making the best use of[TBBs] resources from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and we like what we see, Facette adds. This was a ma-jor win for the industry and one of the highlights of the confer-ence. Even though its not a panacea, this new partnership helps Tailoredto address the labour shortage issue. It gives our members another Educationaltool in their toolbox, and they can make use of it right away. A Sessions full breakdown of the TBB/CRCA partnership can be found on page14.The Presidents Gala was held in the renown Palm Court and Crystal Ballroom of the Empress on Saturday evening.BuildingSunday, May 12EnvelopeFor his Sunday morning session, Dr. Tony Yang opened our Consultation eyes to the modern advances in building envelopes, including the use of AI inspections and robotics, Facette says. The future is definitely here!ConstructConnects Alex Carrick followed up with a session fo-cused on the construction industry and the economy. The awards ceremony took place over Sundays lunch, featuring acknowledge-ments to many well-known and long-term CRCA members, as well as a final keynote speech from Chief Clarence Louie of the Os-Scan here to scheduleoyoos Indian Band. His message was very business-like, Facette a time to meet with asays. Chief Louie is a great speaker, and he likes interacting with Carlisle expert. business people. He encouraged us to remember that his band is open for business.The 64th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting was a positive conference and very well received. Really, every ses-sion had some application for our members, Facette concludes. Experience the Carlisle Difference|800-479-6832|www.carlislesyntec.com Id like to thank CRCAs planning committee personally for their Carlisle is a trademark of Carlisle.2024 Carlisle. hard work and spot-on agenda. And, of course, Id like to thank the speakers. Everyone is truly looking forward to the next AGM, although I think it might be difficult to top this one!12ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 2024 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'