West End Symposium

October 1, 2026

8 AM to 1 PM

50 Stone Road West
Guelph, ON  Canada  N1G0A9

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Agenda

8:00 AM
Registration, Hot Breakfast & Mini Trade Show
8:50 AM
Opening Remarks

Welcome on behalf of CMBA Ontario

9:00 AM
Anthony Passarelli: Southwestern Ontario Housing and Economic Outlook

Speakers:

  • Anthony Passarelli – Lead Economist, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

9:30 AM
Banking on the Future: A Conversation with John Webster

Fireside Chat:

  • John Webster – President and Chief Executive Officer, WealthONE Bank of Canada
  • Michelle Campbell – President, Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – ON 

 

10:15 AM
Coffee Break & Mini Trade Show
11:15 AM
Randy B Binstock: What’s Your Edge? Discovering Your Superpower in Mortgages

Speaker:

  • Randy B Binstock – Business Relationship Manager, Ontario, Cambridge MIC
12:00 PM
James B. Robinson: Navigating the New Credit Landscape: Understanding the 2026 Credit Report Changes

Speakers:

  • James B. Robinson – VP, Government & Housing, Equifax Canada
12:45 PM
Closing Remarks

Meet Our Speakers

Our speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from various sectors of the mortgage industry. Get to know the professionals who will be sharing their insights at our event.

Anthony Passarelli

Anthony Passarelli

Lead Economist, CMHC

Anthony Passarelli is CMHC’s Lead Economist and spokesperson for Southern Ontario housing markets. Anthony’s been with CMHC since 2008, providing insights on housing markets in many regions such as the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara, Waterloo, London and Windsor. He holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toronto, with majors in both Commerce and Political Science.

John Webster

John Webster

President and CEO, WealthONE Bank of Canada

John Webster has served in senior leadership roles at Bank of Nova Scotia and Maple Trust Company. His leadership in the Canadian regulated financial services industry spans over 37 years, including roles as President and CEO of Scotia Mortgage Corp and from 1989 at Maple Trust (previously London Trust), where he successfully navigated its acquisition by Scotiabank and integration with their mortgage operations in 2006.
Mr. Webster’s industry and governance expertise includes directorships at Manulife Bank of Canada, Manulife Trust Company, Scotia Mortgage Corp, and Maple TrustCo, as well as Cargojet Inc. and Dundee Financial Corp. As a founding member of the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) and member of the Law Society of Ontario, Mr. Webster has made significant contributions to shaping Canadian financial services standards.
Mr. Webster holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from Wilfrid Laurier University, and both Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degrees from McGill University.

 

Randy B Binstock

Randy B Binstock

Business Relationship Manager ON, Cambridge MIC

Randy Binstock has spent more than 40 years in the mortgage industry and currently represents Cambridge MIC in Ontario. Known for his relationship-first approach, Randy believes that what makes us different can often become our greatest strength.

Through Project Sunshine and his message, “What’s Your Edge? Discovering Your Superpower in Mortgages,” Randy encourages people to embrace what makes them different, discover their own superpower and help others shine — one smile at a time. 

James B. Robinson

James B. Robinson

VP, Government & Housing, Equifax Canada

James Robinson is a 24-year veteran of Equifax Canada, where he currently oversees relationships with the Government, Mortgage, and Alternative Financial sectors. Throughout his tenure, he has directly managed relationships with key Canadian government and regulatory bodies, including the Bank of Canada, OSFI, Finance Canada, FINTRAC, and CMHC. In the last decade, he has significantly increased his focus on the Mortgage industry, working closely with the Brokers, Lenders, and Insurers. Before joining Equifax, James had a successful career in IT consulting.

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