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What is CanStays Rental Alliance?

CanStays Annual Conference will bring together Canada’s leading Vacation Rental industry operators and suppliers.

This conference is Canada’s exclusive all-Canadian conference for the vacation rental industry. This annual event will feature the best opportunity to connect, network, and learn from Canadian industry leaders and legislative and tourism representatives to help protect and support Canada’s vacation rental industry. We will tackle the complex issues unique to Canada, from economic, environmental, cultural, and political issues facing the vacation rental industry.

Canada’s vacation rental industry is under attack from wide-sweeping regulations that don’t consider the vital economic and social impact the vacation rental industry provides to Canadians. This conference will give Canadians a legislative voice to rewrite the script and protect the rights of property owners, operators, and guests.

Who Should Attend?

Property Managers, Owners, and Operators who operate in Canada should attend this conference to learn the ins and outs of Canadian tax law, marketing, labour, and safety issues. Industry partners conducting in Canada or hoping to expand into Canada should participate in this conference. The conference will feature main-stage events with keynote speakers and panel discussions on the most critical issues facing the Canadian vacation rental industry in the next five years.

We will feature a vendor hall, break-out room discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities for attendees and vendors.

A Podcast booth will be available for those wishing to record or live stream from the conference (must be pre-booked).

 

Our Mission

CanStays Rental Alliance mission is to champion the rights of Short-Term Rental (STR) hosts and guests while fostering a strong sense of community across Canada. We are dedicated to advocating for fair regulations and policies that support the growth and sustainability of the vacation rental industry. Through our initiatives and collaborations, we strive to empower hosts, protect property rights, and enhance the overall guest experience. Together, we’re building a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates the diversity and richness of Canadian hospitality.

Previous Speakers

hon. DOMINIC LEBLANC

Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions & Intergovernmental Affairs

mp. Chris Warkentin

Deputy Whip and Question Period Coordinator Conservative Party of Canada

mp. Matt
Jeneroux

Shadow Minister for Supply Chain issues Conservative Party of Canada

David F.
Goldstein

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sport, Chief Executive Officer at Travel Alberta

hon. Joseph Schow

Government House Leader and Minister of Tourism and Sport Government of Alberta 

Nathan
Rotman

Regional Lead at Airbnb

Catherine Ratcliffe

Chair at CanStays & Founder of STR Benefits Consulting 

Lino
Maldonado

President at
BeHome247

Julie
Brinkman

Beyond

Braden
Scriven

HostLaunch and Nomadics

Braydon Ross

"Mrairbnb"

HostLaunch

Kim
Moody

Moodys Private Client

Francois
Gouelo

Enso

Heather
Bayer

Vacation Rental Formula

Mike
Bayer

Vacation Rental Formula

Ashley
Ching

Inhaven

April
Burns

Senior Account
Executive at ICND

Kerri
Gibson

Chalets Hygge

Philippe
Prichard

Chalet Hygge

Dany
Papineau

WeChalet

John
Papaconstantinou

Papas Getaways

Justin
Ford

Breezeway

John
An

TechTape

Jamie
Lane

AirDNA

Jenn
Boyles

Direct Booking Success

Paul
Hall

Head of Partnerships & Marketing at OwnerRez

John
Coyne

Government of Yukon

Shari
Angle

LOFT Consulting

Steve
Trover

Better Talent

Michael
O'Connell

Head of Partnerships
at Turno

Laird
Sager

Founder/President at
Red Sky Travel Insurance

Ben
Pereira

President at
Neighbourly North

Conrad
O'Connel

BuildUp Bookings

Courtney Valiquette

Valiquette Designs

Beth
Haldene

Your Key Rental Management

Katty
Martinez

Nomadics 

Steve
Davis

Operto

Michael
Larrañaga

President and Managing Principal of R.E.M. Risk Consultants

Eric
Thibideaux

Senior Managing Consultant of R.E.M. Risk Consultants

Mateo
Bradford

Co-Host of The No BS Hospitality Podcast

John
Stokinger

Director of Sales at Direct & Co-Host of The No BS Hospitality Podcast

Brittany
Arnason

@InvestorGirlBritt

Bart
Sobies

iBooked.online

Lorraine
Woodward

Founder & CEO
Becoming rentABLE

Shawn
Getty

Team Lead at
Getty Group | Exp Realty