[Markham, Toronto] On October 18, 2026, the 2026 CCRPA Real Estate & Home Expo, organized by the Canada-China Realty Professional Association (CCRPA), was held at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in the Greater Toronto Area. Bringing together businesses and professionals from real estate, construction, finance, investment, renovation and home furnishings, the expo welcomed more than 200 guests to its opening ceremony, including representatives of all three levels of Canadian government, industry associations, business leaders, community leaders, exhibitors and the media. Nearly 10,000 real estate professionals and members of the public visited the expo that day. CASA IMPERIAL, a well-known GTA restaurant, was a title sponsor of the expo, while LUNA PRIVATE BANQUETS and Benteng Wealth were title sponsors of the Real Estate Summit.
As an influential real estate industry event in Canada’s Chinese community, this year’s expo coincided with CCRPA’s 20th anniversary. The number of exhibiting companies exceeded 230, setting a new record for the scale of a community trade show in Canada. The event demonstrated CCRPA’s leadership and influence, as well as broad participation from real estate and related industries, while providing an important platform for business cooperation, resource integration and market expansion.
(CCRPA President Steven Sun delivers the welcome address)
I. Government and Business Leaders Gather to Celebrate a Major Industry Event
The opening ceremony attracted representatives from Canada’s federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as guests from relevant Canadian and Chinese institutions. Attendees included Members of Parliament Michael Ma and Jean Yip; Cheng Hongbo, Acting Consul General of China in Toronto; former Senator Victor Oh; former MP Han Dong; Ontario MPP Aris Babikian; Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti; Richmond Hill Mayor David West; Markham Deputy Mayor Michael Chan; Richmond Hill Deputy Mayor Godwin Chan; Liu Hong, Commercial Consul at the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto; Toronto City Councillor Nick Mantas; Markham Regional Councillor Alan Ho; Markham Councillors Amanda Collucci and Isa Lee; Richmond Hill Councillor Simon Cui; and representatives of MPs Chi Yue and Vincent Ho, among more than 20 government officials.
(MPs Michael Ma and Jean Yip deliver remarks)
(MPs Michael Ma and Jean Yip, together with representatives of MPs Chi Yue and Vincent Ho, present congratulatory letters)
(Acting Chinese Consul General in Toronto Cheng Hongbo delivers remarks)
(Former Senator Victor Oh delivers remarks)
(Ontario MPP Aris Babikian delivers remarks and presents a congratulatory letter)
(Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, accompanied by the deputy mayor and city councillors, delivers remarks and presents a congratulatory letter)
(Richmond Hill Mayor David West, accompanied by the deputy mayor and city councillors, delivers remarks and presents a congratulatory letter)
(Toronto City Councillor Nick Mantas delivers remarks and presents a congratulatory letter)
Industry and business representatives also included Winson Chan, Director of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA); Wasim Jarrah, Director of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA); Luigi Favaro, former CEO of OREA; Sukh Bhaura, CCIM Central Canada Chapter President, and President-Elect Nav Takkar; Andrew Cimerman, founder of the renowned Canadian real estate franchise HomeLife; Chris Collucci, Chair of the Markham Board of Trade; Jaclyn Zhang, former Chair of the Richmond Hill Board of Trade; and Ms. Wei Chen, President of title sponsor CASA IMPERIAL. Their attendance added to the atmosphere of government-business engagement and reflected broad support for real estate development and industry networking.
(Real estate industry representatives, including CREA Director Winson Chan, deliver remarks)
(Wei Chen, President of expo title sponsor CASA IMPERIAL, delivers remarks)
II. Celebrating 20 Years of CCRPA and Building a Platform Across the Real Estate Value Chain
CCRPA President Steven Sun said that 2026 marks both the association’s 20th anniversary and the eighth edition of the CCRPA Real Estate & Home Expo. Over the past two decades, CCRPA has continued to grow, integrate industry resources, foster cooperation among members, and strengthen its ties with government agencies, industry associations and the wider community.
Sun explained that the expo focuses on real estate transactions, development, construction, investment, renovation and home improvement. Through exhibitions, professional forums, project discussions and business matchmaking, it encourages industry exchange and cooperation and helps the public better understand the property market, investment and development, and home-related industries. The expo offers a comprehensive business platform for real estate agents, developers, financial and investment institutions, home retailers, suppliers and professional service providers. By showcasing the diversity of the real estate and home industry value chain, it also helps companies find partners, expand business networks and identify market opportunities.
Against a backdrop of economic challenges and ongoing adjustments in the real estate market, this year’s expo held particular significance. Acting as a bridge between sectors, CCRPA partnered with 13 fellow chambers of commerce and industry organizations to co-organize the event and bring groups of exhibitors together. Through cross-industry collaboration and resource sharing, the organizers hope to bring renewed vitality to the real estate industry and the Chinese Canadian community economy, while creating more opportunities for exchange and cooperation.
(President Steven Sun and the presidents of 13 partner chambers receive congratulatory letters)
III. More Than 230 Exhibitors Set a New Record for Expo Scale
Video: Ribbon-cutting ceremony at this year’s expo
According to the organizers, the number of exhibitors exceeded 230, setting a new record for a Canadian community trade show and making this one of the most prominent real estate-themed events in the Chinese Canadian community in recent years.
More than a dozen chambers of commerce and industry organizations responded enthusiastically to this year’s expo. Co-organizers included the Canada-China Construction Association, Canada-China Building Association, Canada-China Business Overseas Service Centre, Federation of Shenzhen Associations of Canada, Canada Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, Canada-China Entrepreneurs Association, Canada-China Alumni Business Alliance, Canada Inner Mongolia Business Federation, New Power Business Alliance, Alliance of Chinese Chambers of Commerce in Canada, Liaoning Chamber of Commerce, Hefei Friends Association, and Scarborough-York Region Chinese Business Association. Many chambers participated alongside their member companies, broadening the expo’s industry reach and capacity to connect resources. Their involvement promoted cross-sector exchange in real estate, construction, finance, investment, renovation and home furnishings, demonstrating the power of unity and cooperation.
Through product displays, business networking and professional presentations, exhibitors were able to introduce their products and services, learn about industry trends, expand their networks and explore potential partnerships. The expo also offered the public a convenient way to learn about the property market, home products and related professional services.
IV. Looking Ahead to 2027: Real Estate Summit Shares Expert Insights on Market Trends
Following the opening ceremony, the organizers held a Real Estate Summit in the afternoon. Under the themes of ‘AI and Real Estate, Senior Housing, Economic Analysis, Real Estate Forecasts and the Rental Market,’ experienced Canadian real estate professionals and experts from related fields shared their market observations and expertise with the audience.
The forum explored economic trends, the outlook for the real estate market and related professional topics, helping attendees understand market changes, stay informed about industry developments and broaden their perspectives. Through face-to-face discussions, participants gained insights from frontline industry professionals and built connections with experts in real estate and finance, encouraging information sharing and professional collaboration.
As market conditions continue to evolve, professional forums of this kind strengthen industry communication and help professionals and the public gain a more comprehensive understanding of real estate trends, providing useful perspectives for decision-making.
V. Ten Highlights of This Year’s Real Estate & Home Expo:
1) Organized entirely (100%) by CCRPA itself
2) Introduced an original, affordable, innovative and efficient exhibition and booth system
3) Demonstrated exceptional execution by CCRPA’s board, completing all exhibition preparations and setup in just two weeks
4) Achieved exceptionally high participation, with a total of 235 exhibitors
5) Received strong community support, with 13 chambers of commerce serving as co-organizers
6) Achieved exceptionally high exhibitor satisfaction (booth and hall arrangements, organization, professionalism, visitor traffic, customer leads, etc.)
7) Earned strong government recognition, with more than 20 officials from Canadian governments and the Chinese Consulate, including MPs, MPPs, mayors, councillors and the Consul General, attending in support
8) Earned strong industry recognition: several real estate leaders postponed flights to Ottawa for an industry annual conference in order to attend and show their support
9) Offered greater breadth and diversity, with several overseas companies flying in to participate
10) Achieved an exceptionally high exhibitor return rate, with nearly all exhibitors confirming plans to return next year
VI. Twenty Years of Progress and Continued Industry Unity
Founded in 2006, the Canada-China Realty Professional Association (CCRPA) has grown over two decades into an important organization and networking platform for Canada’s Chinese Canadian real estate industry, bringing together companies, professionals and industry leaders from real estate and related fields.
According to the association, CCRPA currently has more than 500 corporate members and over 15,000 individual members. Its membership and partner network spans real estate transactions, development and construction, financial investment, home renovation and related professional services. Over the past 20 years, the association has worked to unite the industry, promote member cooperation and build professional networking platforms. Through expos, forums and business events, it has created opportunities for member companies and industry partners to connect. The successful 2026 CCRPA Real Estate & Home Expo was both a milestone in the association’s 20th-anniversary activities and a showcase of industry resource integration and cross-sector collaboration.
Looking ahead, CCRPA will continue to serve as a bridge among industry stakeholders, deepen cooperation with government agencies, industry associations, businesses and community organizations, promote coordinated development across real estate and related sectors, create more opportunities for businesses, and contribute to Canada’s diverse economy and community development.
Video: 230 booths representing a wide range of industries
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