October

London Chapter Meeting - October 7, 2026

London Chapter Meeting

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Dinner • Networking • CSA F280 • Common friction points HVAC contractors face + More

Join us on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 for the London Chapter Meeting! Enjoy Dinner and an informative presentation from Gautham Shine featuring guest speaker Matthew Olver.

MEETING DETAILS

Wednesday, October 7 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Best Western – Lamplighter Inn
591 Wellington Rd
London, ON N6C 4R3
 

FEATURED SPEAKER

Gautham Shine
Technical Advisor and Curriculum Development Lead|HRAI

Presentation Topic: 
• Why calculations matter

•  CSA F280

•  Using LiDAR

 

Matthew Olver
Founder | Retrofit AI

Presentation Topic: 

How contractors can improve close rates and reduce admin time on retrofit projects Common friction points HVAC contractors face with incentives, paperwork, and homeowner expectations What's changing in heat pump demand and retrofit workflows in Ontario Where software and automation can realistically support contractors (and where it shouldn't) Lessons learned from working closely with installers and energy advisors

 

AGENDA

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Dinner

6:45 PM – 7:15 PM
Matthew Olver to present

7:15 PM – 7:45 PM
Gautham Shine to present

REGISTER EARLY & SAVE

EARLY-BIRD PRICING — REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30

Early Bird Pricing
HRAI London Chapter Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $50.00

Early Bird Pricing ends: September 30 at 12:00pm – PRICE INCREASE:
HRAI London Chapter Members:
$35.00
Non-Members: $65.00

Please register no later than Friday, October 2, 2026.

Register early to save $10.00 as a member or $15.00 as a non-member.

PARKING & ARRIVAL

Parking is available

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ACCOMMODATIONS

Please include any dietary restrictions or accommodation requests with your registration.

Calgary Chapter Meeting - October 19, 2026 
Calgary Chapter Meeting

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Join us on Monday October 19, 2026 for the Calgary Chapter Meeting! Enjoy Lunch and an informative presentation from The City of Calgary.

MEETING DETAILS

Monday October 19, 2026
11:30am – 1:30pm
 

Blackfoot Hotel
Macleod Room
5950 Blackfoot Tr. SE
Calgary, AB
 

FEATURED SPEAKER

Todd Wagstaff – Senior Safety Codes Officer Mechanical/Building| The City of Calgary

Presentation Topic: 

1-           Safety Codes Officers, a background on roles responsibilities, designation of powers and certification.

2-           Yearly stats on inspection numbers, most common deficiencies and re- inspection fees.

3-           Review of Standing posted variances ( SPC’s)

4-           New products, testing and listings

Pricing
HRAI Calgary Chapter Members:
$35.00
Non-Members: $50.00

Please register no later than Wednesday October 14, 2026.

PARKING & ARRIVAL

Parking is available

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ACCOMMODATIONS

Please include any dietary restrictions or accommodation requests with your registration.

BHN Chapter Meeting - October 14, 2026

HRAI Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter – Lunch & Learn

Dear HRAI Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Members,

Join us on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for an informative Lunch & Learn hosted by the HRAI Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter.

We are pleased to welcome Gautham Shine of HRAI, who will deliver a practical presentation on:

From CSA F280 to LiDAR: A Practical Look at Load Calculations

This session is a great opportunity to learn more about load calculations, connect with fellow industry professionals, and support your local HRAI Chapter—all while enjoying lunch!

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: McKeough Supply
Address: 360 Elgin St., Brantford, ON
Cost: $15 per person
Catering: Strode's Catering

Featured Speaker

Gautham Shine
HRAI

Registration

Space is limited, so be sure to register and secure your spot.

email samantha at smbaksh@hrai.ca

We look forward to seeing you there!

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting - October 15, 2026
Information coming soon
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - October 21, 2026

Manitoba Chapter Meeting

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Join us on Wednesday October 21, 2026 for the Manitoba Chapter Meeting! Enjoy lunch and an informative presentation from The City of Winnipeg and Hydro Rural Inspectors.

MEETING DETAILS

Wednesday October 21, 2026
12:00pm-2:00pm

 

Hilton Airport Suites
1800 Wellington Ave.
Winnipeg, MB

FEATURED SPEAKER

Greg Demoline and Alex Bonner – City of Winnipeg & Shawn Melsted – Hydro Rural Inspectors

Presentation Topic: 

Processes Permitting Electrical Inspections

Pricing
HRAI Manitoba Chapter Members:
$25.00
Non-Members: $40.00

Please register no later than Thursday October 15, 2026.

GTA Chapter Meeting - October 27, 2026

HRAI GTA Chapter Meeting – AI in the HVAC Industry

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Join us on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for the next HRAI GTA Chapter Meeting at Venu Event Space in Vaughan.

This meeting will focus on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in the HVAC industry, with two presentations exploring how contractors can use AI effectively, responsibly, and practically in their businesses.

Featured Speakers

Matthew Olver – Founder, Retrofit AI

Matthew will discuss how AI is being applied within the HVAC industry, including:

AI in the HVAC Industry Practical Applications and Case Studies How AI Can Streamline Operations and Improve Efficiency

Stella Alexandrova

Stella will share practical insights for HVAC businesses looking to better understand and take advantage of AI, including:

What are the dos and don’ts of AI? How to grow your HVAC business through AI

Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Venu Event Space
Address: 2800 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON L4K 0G3
Parking: FREE

Pricing

HRAI GTA Chapter Members: $50.00
Non-Members: $75.00

Come out to connect with fellow industry professionals, learn how AI is changing the HVAC industry, and discover practical ways it can support your business.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Atlantic Chapter Meeting - October 28, 2026

HRAI Atlantic Chapter Meeting

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Join us for an evening of networking, dinner, and industry discussion with fellow HRAI Atlantic Chapter members.

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Best Western – Dartmouth
15 Spectacle Lake Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X7

Featured Speaker: Abhi Kantamneni
Director, Government Relations | HRAI

Presentation Topic: Tariffs

Hear from Abhi on tariffs and their impact on the HVACR industry, and connect with industry peers.

FREE for members — drink ticket and dinner included!

Please register by Friday, October 23, 2026.

Grey Bruce Chapter Meeting - October 29, 2026

GREY BRUCE CHAPTER MEETING

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Dinner • Networking • Heat Pump Presentation

Join us on Thursday, October 29 for the Grey Bruce Chapter Meeting! Enjoy dinner and an informative presentation from Gord Cooke

MEETING DETAILS

Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stone Tree – Golf Club
Inglis Room
318085 Highway 6
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6

FEATURED SPEAKER

Gord Cooke
President | Building Knowledge Canada

Presentation Topic: Heat Pumps

AGENDA

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Heat Pumps Presentation

REGISTER EARLY & SAVE

EARLY-BIRD PRICING — REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10

Members — $45.00
Non-Members — $50.00

PRICES INCREASE October 22!

Members — $50.00
Non-Members — $65.00

PARKING & ARRIVAL

Parking is available

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ACCOMMODATIONS

Please include any dietary restrictions or accommodation requests with your registration.

November

 Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting - November 5, 2026
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting

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Join us on Thursday November 5, 2026 for the Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting! Enjoy Dinner and an informative presentation from Gord Cooke.

MEETING DETAILS

Thursday November 5, 2026
6:00pm-8:00pm

 

Edelweiss Tavern
600 Doon Village Rd
Kitchener, ON N2P 1G6
 

FEATURED SPEAKER

Gord Cooke – President| Building Knowledge Canada

Presentation Topic: 

Why the science and code changes make heat pumps more compelling than ever before Code changes, building science of houses Why heat pumps make sense Review the process of sizing heat pumps as well as offer insight into current training opportunities

Pricing
HRAI Waterloo Wellington Chapter Members:
$30.00
Non-Members: $80.00

Please register no later than Thursday October 29, 2026.

December

Past Events

Past Events 2026
National Capital Chapter Meeting | Tom Rand (ClimateCare) | January 22, 2026
Kawartha Lakes Chapter Meeting | Abhilash Kantamneni (GR) | January 29, 2026
Golden Horseshow Chapter Meeting | Gord Cooke | Febuary 12, 2026
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Heatpumps, RSL, Lennox and Efficiency Manitoba | February 18, 2026
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting | Andrew Ferguson | February 19, 2026
GTA Chapter Meeting | TSSA | February 24, 2026
EKL Chapter Meeting | TSSA | February 24, 2026
Huronia Chapter Meeting | TSSA | February 25, 2026
London Chapter Meeting | Ministry of Labour | March 4, 2026
RACCA BC Meeting | RSL/VRF/A2L | March 11, 2026
Grey Bruce Chapter Meeting | Michelle McDowell - Pivotal (HR) | March 12, 2026
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting | Ministry of Labour | March 12, 2026
Manitoba Chapteer Meeting | Panel Discussion | March 18, 2026
GTA Chapter Meeting | Gord Cooke - Building Knowledge of Canada | March 31, 2026
Kawartha Lakes Chapter Meeting | Retrofit AI & ESA | April 9, 2026
Golden Horsehsoe Chapter Meeting | Workforce Development - Andrew Ferguson | April 9, 2026
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Apprenticeship Manitoba | April 15, 2026
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting | Energuy - Stephanie Gorton | April 16, 2026
Loyalist Chapter Meeting | Mix and Mingle | April 16, 2026
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting | Jim Bolger and Diane - A2L | April 23, 2026
National Capital Chapter Meeting | AGM & TSSA and Copeland | April 23, 2026
Calgary Chapter Meeting | RSL & A2L Refrigerants | April 23, 2026
GTA Chapter Meeting | WSIB | April 28, 2026
Atlantic Chapter Meeting | Mylene Beaulieu - ODS | May 6, 2026
Loyalist Chapter Meeting | AGM & ESA
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting | Golf | May 6, 2026
Kawartha Lakes Chapter Meeting | Axe Throwing | May 20, 2026
London Chapter Meeting | Gord Cooke - Building Knowledge Canada | May 25, 2026
GTA Chapter Meeting | Perry Chao - A2L and Pushpinder Rana - Mitsubishi | May 26, 2026
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Event | Pub Night | June 25, 2026
Past Events 2025

Brant -Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting | ESA | January 15, 2025
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Energuy - Patrick McMahon | January 22, 2025
Essex-Kent-Lambton Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | February 4, 2025
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | February 18, 2025
Huronia Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | February 19, 2025
GTA Chapter Meeting | Total Accountability & Succession Planning - Tony Ambersley | February 25, 2025
Loyalist Chapter Meeting | Energuy - Lyndsay Showers-Pearce | February 25, 2025
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting | Energuy - Lyndsay Showers-Pearcee | February 26, 2025
Grey Bruce Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | March 4, 2025
RACCA BC Meeting | General Meeting | March 11, 2025
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting | Energuy - Lyndsay Showers-Pearce | March 13, 2025
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Workforce Development - Andrew Ferguson (HRAI) | March 19, 2025
GTA Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | March 25, 2025
London Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | March 26, 2025
National Capital Chapter Meeting | Perry Chao - A2L Refrigerants | March 27, 2025
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | March 27, 2025
Atlantic Chapter Meeting | Perry Chao - A2L Refrigrerants | April 8, 2025
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting | Niss Feiner - Delta T-Designs | April 10, 2025
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Shirli Vilenksi-East - Apprenticeship Manitoba | April 16, 2025
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting | TSSA | April 23, 2025
GTA Chapter Meeting | Mastergroup & Daikin | April 29, 2025
Calgary Chapter Meeting | Perry Chao - A2L Refrigerants | April 29, 2025
RACCA BC Meeting | Martin Luymes - Enbridge Sustain | April 30, 2025
Huronia Chapter Meeting | Gord Cooke - Building Knowledge Canada | May 7, 2025
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting | Golf Tournament | May 9, 2025
Loyalist Chapter Meeting & AGM | Martin Luymes - GR | May 15, 2025
Kawartha Lakes Chapter Meeting & AGM |Perry Chao - A2L Refrigerants |  May 15, 2025
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | City of Winnipeg | May 22, 2025
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting |Justin Roth | May 29, 2025
EKL Boat Cruise | Social | May 30, 2025
Grey Bruce Chapter Meeting | Workforce Development - Andrew Ferguson (HRAI) | June 10, 2025
National Capital Chapter Meeting | TSSA | June 12, 2025
Manitoba Social Event | Social | June 19, 2025
Loyalist Chapter Meeting | Perry Chao - A2L Refrigerants | June 26, 2025
Manitoba Chapter Meeting |  ITS & Workplace HEalth and Safety | September 17, 2025
Calgary Chapter Meeting | Sommerville - Briley Tait | September 17, 2025
Kawartha Lakes Chapter Meeting | Copeland | September 17, 2025
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting | Apprecation BBQ | September 17, 2025
National Capital Chapter Meeting | Sommerville - Chris Brown | September 18, 2025
Atlantic Chapter Breakfast | Social | September 21, 2025
Loyalist Chapter Meeting | TSSA | September 25, 2025
Huronia Chapter Meeting | Sommerville - Julia De Favari | October 14, 2025
Essex Kent Lambton Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | October 14, 2025
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Women in Trades | October 15, 2025
Grey Bruce Chapter Meeting | Perry Chao - A2L Refrigerants | October 21, 2025
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting | Energuy | October 22, 2025
GTA Chapter Meeting |Energy Audits Home Ispectors Group & Energuy | October 28, 2025
London Chapter Meeting | TSSA | October 29, 2025
Golden Horseshoe Meeting | WSIB - Cathy Moran | November 13, 2025
HRAI BC Mini-Conference | HRAI, Sommerville, Take Charge Learning, TSBC | November 19, 2025
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting | TSSA | November 19, 2025
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Peter Goodson, Shaun Gray, Mark Boissonault | November 19, 2025
National Capital Chapter Meeting | The Compactor and R&R Recycle | November 20, 2025
GTA Chapter Meeting | AGM & ESA | November 25, 2025
Calgary Chapter Meeting | City of Calgary | November 25, 2025
Huronia Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | December 3, 2025
Brant-Halidmand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes - GR | December 3, 2025
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting | Social | December 10 2025

Total = 34 in the 24/25 fiscal year
Total = 25 in the 25/26 fiscal year

Past Events 2024

Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Darren Martens (MB hydro) | January 17, 2024
Huronia Chapter Meeting | Phil Osborne & Mike Matiradonna (TSSA) | January 24, 2024
RACCA BC | HRAI Update | January 31, 2024
Calgary Chapter Meeting | Sandy MacLeod (HRAI) | February 7, 2024
Essex-Kent-Lambton Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes (HRAI) | February 15, 2024
Golden Horseshoe Chapter | TSSA | February 15, 2024
HRAI Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter- February 21, 2024
Manitoba Chapter Meeting | Lunch and Tour | February 21, 2024
Calgary Chapter Meeting | Dennis Terhove & Scott Miller (City of Calgary) | March 26, 2024
London Chapter Meeting | Andrew Ferguson (Workforce Dev.) | March 27, 2024
Atlantic Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes (HRAI) | April 2, 2024
Loyalist Chapter Meeting | Andrew Ferguson (Workforce Dev.) | April 3, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting | Martin Luymes (HRAI) | April 4, 2024
Manitoba Chapter Meeting April 17, 2024
Huronia Chapter Meeting - April 24, 2024
Atlantic Chapter Meeting - May 2, 2024
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting - May 9, 2024
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Golf Tournament - May 10, 2024
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - May 15, 2024
OGA Conference - May 22, 2024
Loyalist Chapter Meeting - May 23, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting - May 23, 2024
GTA Chapter Meeting - May 28, 2024
National Capital Chapter Meeting - May 28, 2024
Manitoba Chapter - Tailgate - June 13, 2024
Loyalist Chapter - September 4, 2024
London Chapter - September 10, 2024
National Capital Chapter - September 10, 2024
EKL Chapter - September 17, 2024
Grey Bruce Chapter - September 17, 2024
Huronia Chapter - September 18, 2024
National Capital Chapter - October 9, 2024
Golden Horseshoe Chapter - October 10, 2024
Kawartha Lakes Chapter - October 15, 2024
Brant-Norfolk-Haldimand Chapter - October 16, 2024
Manitoba Chapter - October 16, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Chapter - October 21, 2024
Calgary Chapter - October 22, 2024
Atlantic Chapter  - November 5, 2024
Loyaist Chapter  - November 7, 2024
Golden Horseshoe Chapter - November 14, 2024
Kawartha Lakes Chapter - November 14, 2024
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk - November 19, 2024
London Chapter - November 20, 2024
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - November 20, 2024
BC Half-day Meeting - November 21, 2024
GTA Chapter AGM and Awards - November 25, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Christmas Social - November 26, 2024
Grey Bruce Chapter - November 28, 2024
National Capital Chapter - December 5, 2024

Total = 25 in the 24/25 fiscal year
Total = 25 in the 23/24 fiscal year

Past Events 2023

GTA Chapter Meeting -  Tuesday September 26, 2023
Atlantic Chapter Meeting - Tuesday October 10, 2023
Huronia Chapter Meeting - Wednesday October 11, 2023
Calgary Chapter Meeting - Tuesday October 17, 2023
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - Wednesday October 18, 2023
London Chapter Meeting - Thursday October 26, 2023
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting - Wednesday November 15, 2023
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - Wednesday November 22, 2023
GTA Chapter Meeting - Tuesday November 28, 2023
London Chapter Meeting - Thursday December 7, 2023