📍 Carmen’s Event Centre, 1520 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, Ontario
🏢 Hosted by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, West End Home Builders’ Association, Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, and Hamilton-Halton Construction Association
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and its partner organizations are hosting a mayoral debate ahead of Hamilton’s 2026 municipal election. Renowned journalist Steve Paikin will moderate discussions with mayoral candidates on critical issues including housing, infrastructure, economic growth, public safety, and affordability. The event brings together Hamilton’s business community and industry leaders to hear directly from candidates seeking to lead the city through its next chapter of growth. This is an exclusive member-only event, open only to members of the four hosting organizations.
Event details
- Cost: Member tickets are $50.00 CAD (plus $6.50 HST, total $56.50). Member tables of 10 tickets are available for $435.00 CAD (plus $56.55 HST, total $491.55). Early bird pricing is available for a limited time.
- Registration: Ticket sales go on sale July 29, 2026 at 9:01 a.m. and end September 17, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.
- Eligibility: This is an exclusive member event, open only to members of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, West End Home Builders’ Association, Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, and Hamilton-Halton Construction Association.
Why it’s worth going
For finance and accounting students interested in public policy and municipal economics, this event offers direct exposure to how candidates plan to address key economic issues like infrastructure investment, housing affordability, and economic growth strategies. Understanding municipal leadership priorities is valuable for students considering careers in public sector finance, municipal accounting, or policy analysis. The debate format moderated by a high-profile journalist like Steve Paikin provides an opportunity to see how business leaders evaluate political platforms and engage with civic decision-making that directly impacts Hamilton’s economic landscape.
Going in prepared
If you have access through a member organization or employer, register early to take advantage of early bird pricing and ensure you secure a spot before registration closes on September 17, 2026. The event runs during weekday business hours from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., so plan accordingly if you have class or work commitments. Carmen’s Event Centre is located on Stone Church Road East in Hamilton, so factor in travel time and parking. Come prepared to hear candidate positions on economic issues and consider bringing questions about municipal finance, infrastructure funding, or local business development if there is a Q&A opportunity.
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