TORONTO, October 22, 2026 – Yee Hong Foundation participated in the 2026 CCRPA Real Estate & Home Expo and Real Estate Summit on October 18 at the Hilton Markham Suites. The foundation joined real estate industry representatives to discuss Ontario’s aging population, growing demand for seniors housing and different models for developing senior living communities.
The event was organized by the Canada-China Realty Professional Association (CCRPA). Yee Hong Foundation also set up a booth at the expo to introduce its existing programs and services, including long-term care homes, hospice care, seniors housing and community services.
A panel discussion on seniors housing development was held that afternoon, featuring CCRPA President Sun Zhifeng, Yee Hong Foundation President Stephen Siu, Director of Development Cathy Zhou, Special Advisor for Community Development Judy Pu, and Emily Zhang, CEO of 95 Development.
Sun Zhifeng said that as Ontario’s population continues to age, demand for seniors housing and related services is growing. Real estate developers are also paying greater attention to opportunities for cooperation involving retirement residences, seniors housing and senior care organizations.
Stephen Siu explained that more real estate professionals have shown interest in retirement residences and seniors housing development in recent years. Some developers have also begun approaching Yee Hong to explore potential partnerships on senior living projects.
Cathy Zhou examined Ontario’s aging population trends from a demographic perspective. She noted that the future of senior care will involve not only meeting growing demand for services but also improving service quality and competitiveness within the sector.
During the discussion, Judy Pu outlined the differences among various types of seniors housing and care developments in Ontario, including ownership structures, eligibility requirements, costs, facilities and services, development approval requirements, government regulations and land-use requirements. She also discussed potential partnership models between real estate developers and senior care organizations.
As Ontario’s senior population grows, seniors housing development increasingly involves more than residential construction. It is also closely connected to health care, long-term care, community services and sustainable operating models.
For developers, integrating seniors’ practical needs, regulatory requirements and long-term service delivery into the early stages of project planning is becoming an important consideration in seniors housing development.
Yee Hong Foundation said its Yee Hong Lifestyle program plans to hold additional seminars in November focusing on senior care projects and seniors housing development. The sessions will provide community members and businesses with further information about senior living options and service models.
（LJI by Yuanyuan）
