- Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting – February 12, 2026
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Good morning Everyone!
This month, the Golden Horseshoe HRAI chapter welcomes Gord Cooke, President from Building Knowledge Canada Inc. as our guest speaker on Thursday February 12th discussing “Why the science and code changes make heat pumps more compelling than ever before”.
Gord will discuss code changes, building science of houses and why heat pumps make sense. He will review the process of sizing heat pumps as well as offer insight into current training opportunities. Any questions participants wish to have addressed at this event are encouraged to submit them with their registrations prior to the event.
The meeting will take place at The Innsville in Stoney Creek (1143 Highway 8). Doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm and presentation starts at 7:00 pm. As always the Golden Horseshoe Chapter Representative is free and additional guests or non-chapter members are only $30.00 at the door payable by cash or cheque (includes fish and chips dinner (haddock). Please advise with your registration if any dietary restrictions are required prior to Wednesday February 11th. All participants will be entered in a draw for fantastic door prizes. 50/50 tickets are also available at the door.
We hope that all members will take advantage of this opportunity to keep informed on what is happening in our industry. Non-members who are curious about HRAI and its membership advantages are encouraged to attend this meeting as well.
Please RSVP via email or phone by Wednesday February 11th at noon so we can confirm our numbers with the venue.
If you are receiving this email as the National contact and would like to pass along your local representatives contact information so that your company can take advantage of networking with the industry in our area, please let me know.
If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Hope to see you all there.
Thanks,
Megan Campigotto
Chapter Secretary,
Golden Horseshoe HRAI
Ph: 905-643-6646
Email: megan@arvinair.com
- Manitoba Chapter Meeting - February 18, 2026
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Manitoba Chapter Meeting Information
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Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location:
The Hilton Airport Suites
1800 Wellington Ave
Winnipeg, MB
Speaker Information
Speaker Name:
Imran Hosein – Territory Manager – Lennox Residential HVAC
Joel Chevrefils – Residential Territory Manager – Refrigerative Supply
Joël is an experienced Territory Manager who has been with Refrigerative Supply for the 3 years, having worked in distribution for over 10 years. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba with a double major in Marketing and Small Business Management. Joël is passionate about increasing his contractor’s profitability and helping grow their businesses by providing them with the latest technologies, products and solutions in the HVAC market.
Jason Arlt – Energy Efficiency Specialist – Efficiency Manitoba
Energy Efficiency Specialist with Efficiency Manitoba for the Residential Air Source Heat Pump Rebate
Topics / Agenda
Exploring Heat Pump Solutions Across the Industry
Agenda
12:00pm- 12:45pm – Lunch
12:45pm-1:00pm – Jason Arlt to speak
1:00pm-1:20pm – Imran Hossain to speak
1:20pm-1:40pm – Joel Chevrefils and Robert Terletski to speak
1:40pm-1:50pm – Closing Remarks
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Registration & Pricing
Member Pricing: $25.00
Non-Member Pricing: $40.00
Additional Information
Registration deadline: February 13, 2026 Parking details: Parking Available/Free Food & beverage details (if applicable): Lunch will be provided Special notes or requirements: If you have any allergies, please contact Samantha directly.
- Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting – February 19, 2026
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Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting Information
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Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:
Edelweiss Tavern
600 Doon Village Road
Kitchener, ON
N2P 1G6
Speaker Information
Speaker Name: Andrew Ferguson - Workforce Development Manager - HRAI
Topics / Agenda
Shedding insights into the current workforce challenges. This session will cover:
· Employer Challenges
· HRAI initiatives
· Accommodations for women and equity deserving groups
· Employer participation
Agenda
5:00pm-6:00pm - Cocktails
6:00pm-7:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm-8:00pm – Andrew Ferguson
Registration & Pricing
Member Pricing: $30.00
Non-Member Pricing: $85.00
Additional Information
Registration deadline: February 16, 2026 Parking details: Parking Available/Free Food & beverage details (if applicable): Dinner will be provided Special notes or requirements: If you have any allergies, please contact Samantha directly.
- BHN Chapter Meeting – February 19, 2026
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Brant Haldimand Norfolk Chapter Meeting – February 19, 2026
Join us for the upcoming HRAI chapter meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McKeough Supply (360 Elgin Street, Brantford).
The meeting will feature two presentations:
Balraj Banger (Pioneer HVAC) – RAJ Volume Damper
Michael Gower (UEI Financial) – HVAC Financing Dealer Program
Lunch will be provided by Strode’s Catering.
Cost: $15 per person | Limited availability
Advance registration is required.
Please notify Samantha for registration smbaksh@hrai.ca
- GTA Chapter Meeting – February 24, 2026
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GTA Chapter Meeting Information
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Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Location:
Venu Event Space
2800 Hwy 7
Vaughan, ON L4K 1W8
Speaker Information
Speaker Name:
Rob Northmore – Compliance Support Advisor - TSSA
Rob has been with the TSSA for 4 years after having spent over 35 years in the industry as both a gas and oil technician and business owner. Rob is the Compliance Support Advisor now after almost 4 years as an inspector in the Peterborough area.
James Smith – Fuels Safety Supervisor – TSSA
James joined the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) in May 2023 and was appointed as a Fuels Safety Supervisor in the Fuels Safety Program responsible for Region 3 which is from Burlington eastward to and includes Scarborough. Started in HVAC/Gas fitter in 1995, holding a Gas Technician - G.1 Gas Technician Certification, PMH Petroleum Mechanic Certification, 313 Refrigeration, boom certificate holder, lift certificate holder, BPV Safety ASME B31.3, and Ozone Depletion Prevention certificate holder. Prior to James' joining TSSA, he had owned a successful HVAC business for 21 years that
Samir Manchanda – Fuels Safety Inspector – TSSA
Samir Manchanda joined the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) in August 2023 as a Fuels Safety Inspector for Region 3, covering the area from Burlington to Scarborough. Samir attended the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, where he studied Criminology and Justice Studies.
Samir holds both a G.2 Gas Technician Certification and a PMH Petroleum Mechanic Certification. In his capacity as a TSSA Fuels Safety Inspector, he contributes to a broad range of regulatory and compliance activities, including contractor audits, variance inspections, field approvals, and collaboration with TSSA’s legal team on incident investigations.
He is committed to upholding the highest standards of public safety and ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met with diligence and professionalism.
Topics / Agenda
Contractor Audits + More
Agenda
5:30pm-6:00pm – Social/Registration
6:00pm-7:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm-8:00pm – TSSA to present
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Registration & Pricing
Member Pricing: $50.00
Non-Member Pricing: $75.00
Additional Information
Registration deadline: February 20, 2026 Parking details: Parking Available/Free Food & beverage details (if applicable): Dinner will be provided Special notes or requirements: If you have any allergies, please contact Samantha directly.
BONUS: Bring your business card and enter into a draw for a chance to win a prize
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UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETING:
MARCH 31, 2026 – Gord Cooke – Building Knowledge Canada
Venu Event Space
5:30pm-8:00pm
REGISTRATION TO OPEN ON MARCH 27
- EKL Chapter Meeting - February 24, 2026
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EKL Meeting Information
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Date: February 24 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Harbour House Waterfront Eatery
9550 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON N8P 1A1
Speaker Information
Speaker Name:
John Stewart- Fuels Safety Inspector – TSSA
John has been with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) for over 8.5 years, serving the Windsor–Essex County region and Pelee Island. Prior to joining TSSA, John worked as an HVAC technician for more than 20 years, gaining extensive hands-on industry experience.
John holds a Gas Technician 1 (G1) licence, a Plumber – Master Heating (PMH) certificate, and a 313A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate of Qualification. In addition to his regulatory role, John is actively involved in education and training, teaching G1, G2, and G3 programs at a local private college.
Topics / Agenda
Contractor audit program TSSA Q-A program
Agenda
6:00am- 7:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm-8:00pm – John Stewart to present
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Registration & Pricing
EKL Chapter Members: Free
Non-Members: $30.00
Additional Information
Registration deadline: March 23, 2026 Parking details: Parking Available/Free Food & beverage details (if applicable): Dinner will be provided Special notes or requirements: If you have any allergies, please contact Samantha directly.
- Huronia Chapter Meeting – February 25, 2026
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Huronia Chapter Meeting Information
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Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Liberty North
100 Caplan Ave #1
Barrie, ON L4N 9J2
Speaker Information
Speaker Name:
Robert Northmore – Compliance Support Advisor – TSSA
Rob has been with the TSSA for 4 years after having spent over 35 years in the industry as both a gas and oil technician and business owner. Rob is the Compliance Support Advisor now after almost 4 years as an inspector in the Peterborough area.
Mark Ferguson – Inspector, fuels – TSSA
Mark has been with TSSA for just over a year, having spent 15 years in the industry as both a gas and commercial refrigeration technician. Mark is a heating fuels inspector involved with performing the contractor audit program. Mark serves the Muskoka and surrounding regions.
Topics / Agenda
Contractor Audits
Agenda
5:50pm-6:00pm – Registration
6:00pm-6:45pm – Dinner
6:45pm-7:00pm – Robert Northmore and Mark Ferguson to present
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Registration & Pricing
Member Pricing: $35.00
Non-Member Pricing: $45.00
Additional Information
Registration deadline: February 23, 2026 Parking details: Parking Available/Free Food & beverage details (if applicable): Dinner will be provided Special notes or requirements: If you have any allergies, please contact Samantha directly.
