Beyond Boundaries: Strengthening Property Tax Assessments Across Canada
Join the Institute of Municipal Assessors (IMA) for the 66th Annual Conference, a gathering of professionals dedicated to advancing property tax assessment practices.
What’s included for $60: • A round of indoor golf at The Bunker, Ottawa’s top golf simulator lounge • Snacks to fuel your swing • A $10 donation to the IMA Scholarship Trust Fund • Good vibes and great company before our evening reception No need to bring your own clubs, if you don't want to. Clubs will be available at the venue. Drinks are also available for purchase onsite.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration
Check in to receive your conference package.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Join us for the Welcome Reception featuring a delicious meal and evening of networking and enjoyment.
9:00 PM- 11:00 PM
After Hours Get Together
Monday, June 9th 2025
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies and Greetings
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
IMA President’s Panel: Leadership Beyond Boundaries – A Global Dialogue
Chair: Drew Samuels, M.I.M.A - Director, Litigation and Administration at DuCharme, McMillen & Associates Canada
Speakers
Troy Birtles, AMAA, Assessment Manager, Accurate Assessment Group Ltd. & AAA President (2025-26)
Lisa Dionne, Executive Director, Property Assessment Services, Service New Brunswick
Greg Martino, M.I.M.A., PLE, Vice-President and Chief Valuation & Standards Officer Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) & IMA Past President (2022-23)
Uche Obi, Director, Cayman Islands Government/ RICS (Global Governing Council Elected Member)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking & Refreshments
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Beyond the Headlines: What’s Really Driving Canada’s Commercial Real Estate Market
Chair: Greg Martino, M.I.M.A., PLE, Vice-President and Chief Valuation & Standards Officer Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) & IMA Past President (2022-23)
Speaker
John O'Bryan - Honorary Chair of CBRE Limited, Chair of the Investment Committee of BentallGreenOak, advisor to AMICO Construction and member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Importance of Collaboration – Global Opportunities
Jerry Grad, Chief Executive Officer - IPTI
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Housing Realities and the Assessment Landscape
Chair: TBA
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Refreshments Break
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Simultaneous Workshops
Onsite
Edmonton's Fiscal Gaps Analysis - Lessons from Assessment and impact on Municipal Sustainability
Chair: Scott Powell, M.I.M.A., AMAA, Director, Team Lead, Property Tax Complex, Ryan
Speakers
Cate Watt, BEcon, BA, AMAA, Branch Manager/City Assessor, Assessment and Taxation, City of Edmonton
Milap Petigara, Principal Advisor, Financial and Corporate Services, City of Edmonton
Bridging the Gaps: Building Education Today for Tomorrow’s Assessment Professionals
Join IMA and UBC for an interactive workshop unpacking new national research on industry learning needs—be part of the conversation that shapes the future of assessment education.
Charles Johnstone, FRICS, AACI, M.I.M.A.
John Bridal, Associate Director, UBC
Caselaw Updates from Across the Country
Chair: Krista O'Brien, Program Manager, Property Assessment and PILTs, City of Ottawa
Speakers
Noah Gordon, Associate, Miller Thomson LLP
Soussanna Karas, Associate General Counsel, Litigation, MPAC
Dan Rosman, Affiliate, Civil Litigation & Property Tax/Assessment Lawyer
Robert Andrews, Senior Legal Counsel, PVSC
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Simultaneous Workshops
Offsite
Central Experimental Farm
Chair: Eric Smithson, M.I.M.A., Valuation and Assessment Operations Manager, MPAC
Registration Coming Soon
Parliament Tour & PILT Discussion
Registration Coming Soon
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
President's Dinner
National Arts Centre
Tuesday, June 10th 2025
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
From Storms to Wildfires: Understanding Climate-Driven Events and Property Valuation
Panel Discussion
Chair: Don Hearn, M.I.M.A., ICD.D, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, MAA
Speakers
Charlene MacNeil, AACI, P.App., M.I.M.A., Director of Assessment, Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC)
Troy Birtles, AMAA, Assessment Manager, Accurate Assessment Group Ltd.
John Glen, MA, AACI, FRICS, M.I.M.A.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking and Refreshments
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Ethics Training
Scott Powell, M.I.M.A., AMAA, Director, Team Lead, Property Tax Complex, Ryan
Andrew Loney, M.I.M.A., P1, Director, Valuation and Assessment Operations, MPAC & IMA 2nd Vice-President
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking and Refreshments
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Mock Trial: An Introduction into the Tribunal Experience
Chantelle MacMillan - Director, Litigation, Property Tax Services Avison Young
Quinten Hempen - Paralegal Consultant, Municipal Tax Advisory Group Paralegal Professional Corporation
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Gift cards will be provided for lunch to go
Early Bird Rates: Now Open
Early Bird Rates Available Until May 12th, 2025.
Registration Deadline is June 2nd, 2025.
All cancellations must be made in writing to the IMA office. Cancellation requests received up to June 2, 2025, will be subject to a $50 administration fee. After June 3, 2025 refunds will not be processed due to commitments with the hotel.
Full Event
Registration full event including Welcome Reception, Conference Sessions & President's Dinner
Date: June 8th, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST Location: The Bunker - 601 Bank St Suite 150, Ottawa, ON K1S 3T4 Cost: $60 + HST
What’s included for $60: • A round of indoor golf at The Bunker, Ottawa’s top golf simulator lounge • Snacks to fuel your swing • A $10 donation to the IMA Scholarship Trust Fund • Good vibes and great company before our evening reception No need to bring your own clubs, if you don't want to. Clubs will be available at the venue. Drinks are also available for purchase onsite.
This year's President's Dinner will be held at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, a beautiful space that provides limited numbers. For single tickets contact the IMA Office.
If you want to collaborate with us but cannot find an opportunity that best meets your needs in the Sponsorship Levels, please contact us, and we would be glad to discuss.