The Good Roads
Annual Conference

Program

Sunday, March 29, 2026




The 2026 annual meeting of the Good Roads Advisory Board of Past Presidents.


Quebec Room



The annual joint meeting of the Good Roads Board of Directors and the Good Roads Advisory Board of Past Presidents.


Quebec Room



Registration for the 2026 Good Roads Conference opens. Delegates can pick up their conference identification and other materials at the registration booth in the Convention Foyer located immediately adjacent to the main elevator area on the Convention Level.


Convention Foyer



 


Northwest Territories Room





 


Confederation 5 & 6



The Good Roads trade show boasts more than 100 exhibitors serving the municipal sector. Plan to take some time during the conference to visit our exhibitors. Booths can be found on the Convention Floor Foyer, Ballroom, Concert Hall, and Ontario Room.


Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, Ballroom, and Ontario Room.





Get reacquainted with old friends and make new ones. Join us in the exhibit halls on the Convention Level for the opening reception. Light food and refreshments will be provided. Refreshment stations can be found in the Concert Hall, Ballroom and the Convention Foyer. Be sure to visit with the exhibitors while you are there.


Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, and Ballroom


Monday, March 30, 2026


Registration for the 2026 Good Roads Conference. Delegates can pick up their conference identification and other materials at the registration booth in the Convention Foyer located immediately adjacent to the main elevator area on the Convention Level.


Convention Foyer



Delegates can partake in a delicious continental breakfast of assorted muffins and danishes, whole fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee. This will be served in the foyer just outside the Canadian Room, Convention Level.


Convention Foyer



The Good Roads trade show boasts more than 100 exhibitors serving the municipal sector. Plan to take some time during the conference to visit our exhibitors. Booths can be found on the Convention Floor Foyer, Ballroom, Concert Hall, and Ontario Room.


Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, Ballroom, and Ontario Room.



The official welcome of delegates to the 2026 Good Roads Conference.

Canadian Room



Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will provide civic greetings to delegates of the Good Roads Conference.


Canadian Room



 


Canadian Room



 


Canadian Room



Coffee stations will be available throughout the exhibit halls (Concert Hall, Ballroom and Convention Foyer). Enjoy your morning coffee and have a chat with some of our many exhibitors.


Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, and Ballroom



 


Canadian Room













The award recognizes the successful collaboration between the municipalities and contractors for project excellence and innovation.


Canadian Room



Annual General Meeting of the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS). Registration opens at 1:00 pm, meeting begins at 1:30 pm.


Imperial Room



 


Canadian Room



 


Canadian Room











Visit exhibitors in the Concert Hall, Ballroom, Convention Foyer, and Main Mezzanine.


Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, Ballroom, and Main Mezzanine













Join Good Roads for an unforgettable evening at the Real Sports Bar. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while connecting with industry leaders and fellow delegates. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, unwind, and celebrate the spirit of collaboration in a truly memorable setting.


Real Sports Bar


Tuesday, March 31, 2026


Registration for the 2026 Good Roads Conference. Delegates can pick up their conference identification and other materials at the registration booth in the Convention Foyer located immediately adjacent to the main elevator area on the Convention Level.


Convention Foyer



Delegates can partake in a delicious continental breakfast of assorted muffins and danishes, whole fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee. This will be served in the foyer just outside the Canadian Room, Convention Level.


Convention Foyer



The Good Roads trade show boasts more than 100 exhibitors serving the municipal sector. Plan to take some time during the conference to visit our exhibitors. Booths can be found on the Convention Floor Foyer, Ballroom, Concert Hall, and Ontario Room.


Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, Ballroom, and Ontario Room



Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Good Roads Association. All delegates from member municipalities and member First Nations are eligible to vote.


Canadian Room



 


Canadian Room



Polls will open at 10:00 am. All delegates are eligible to vote regardless of which Zone they are from.


Salon A





Coffee stations will be available throughout the exhibit halls (Concert Hall, Ballroom and Convention Foyer). Enjoy your morning coffee and have a chat with some of our many exhibitors.


Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, and Ballroom































Convention Foyer, Concert Hall, and Ballroom













Join your fellow delegates for our afternoon reception where you can network, enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and listen to some live music.


Imperial Room


Wednesday, April 1, 2026


Registration for the 2026 Good Roads Conference. Delegates can pick up their conference identification and other materials in the Toronto Room.


Toronto Room



Start your morning off right with a hot breakfast. Delegates can partake of pork sausage; scrambled eggs; waffles; hash brown; breads; seasonal fruit salad; assorted fruit and yogurt.


Convention Foyer





Outgoing Good Roads President Cheryl Fort will pass the gavel to incoming Good Roads President Paul Ainslie.


Canadian Room




Canadian Room



Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, will deliver remarks to delegates of the Good Roads Conference.


Canadian Room




Canadian Room




Canadian Room





The competition showcases the ingenuity of municipal employees and recognizes innovations and achievements that improve the efficiency of municipal transportation and public works services and operations.


Canadian Room



The Final Word provides an opportunity to have your most vexing municipal government questions answered by an all-star roster of experts in the fields of administration, planning, law, construction, drainage, public works and more. Submit your questions in advance at the registration desk or live during the session!


Canadian Room





Good Roads President Paul Ainslie will close the 2026 Good Roads Conference.


Canadian Room



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