CMPX Learning Forum: Join HRAI for timely insights on policy, workforce, and program design

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CMPX is not only Canada’s largest HVACR trade show, it is also where industry leaders gather to explore the issues shaping our sector. This year, HRAI will be leading several sessions in the CMPX Learning Forum that focus on policy developments, workforce challenges, and program design, all topics that directly affect HVACR businesses across Canada. 

If you want to better understand the forces influencing your market and how your business can respond, be sure to add these sessions to your CMPX schedule. 

Political Developments Impacting Your Business and Your Customers 

  • Huw Williams, Impact Public Affairs 

  • Martin Luymes, HRAI  

  • AND--SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST 

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm 
Room 701, Mainstage 
Hear insider perspectives on how current political developments, including trade, tariffs, and affordability policies, are shaping the HVACR business environment. 

 

Addressing Workforce Supply Challenges in the Residential HVACR Sector: The Way Forward 

  • Martin Luymes, HRAI 

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm 
Room 701, Mainstage 
Learn how HRAI and industry partners are working across Canada to address the growing gap between demand for residential HVACR services and the available skilled workforce. 

 

Building HVACR Incentive Programs that Work: The Fundamentals of Good Design 

  • Martin Luymes, HRAI  

Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am 
Room 701, Mainstage 
Discover the five key principles HRAI promotes to help governments and utilities design HVACR incentive programs that work for both industry and consumers. 

Getting Programs Right: Strengthening Contractor–Program Alignment to Move Markets 

  • Abhi Kantamneni, HRAI  

  • Victor Hyman, ClimateCare 

Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 
Room 714B, Workshop Room 
A practical workshop exploring how better alignment between program design and contractor realities can improve participation and market outcomes. 

 

Plan your learning at CMPX 

These sessions offer valuable insight from the people working directly with government, utilities, and industry partners to shape the future of the HVACR sector. 

Visit the CMPX website to explore full session descriptions and discover even more education opportunities available during the show! 

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