We would like to thank everyone who came to the Privileged Masterplan Unveiling. From the beginning of the project, your contributions have been invaluable in helping us develop a proposal that truly reflects your vision.

Public and community organization support is essential in real estate development. It helps build trust, ensures projects reflect local needs, and facilitates their realization. Early engagement fosters collaboration, improves transparency, and leads to more sustainable and accepted outcomes.

Make sure to sign up for our mailing list(External link) for updates on the future of the project.

Here are some images from the event:

CLC invites you to come and discover the results of it's public engagement process.

Attend an open house where you can review the preferred master plan, ask questions of the design team and share your valuable feedback on the proposed housing, open space, and planned community and commercial activities for this landmark site.

Where : At the former NFB headquarters, 3155 Côte-de-Liesse Road, Theatre Entrance 3 (free parking)

When : Thursday, June 19, 2025 (estimated duration: 30-45 minutes)

• Site Visit* : 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm or 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Open House : 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (drop in at your convenience)
• Project presentation : 4:00 pm or 5:30 pm (15 to 20 minutes presentation)

*The site visit will be a repeat of those carried out during the last activities.

Why : To discover and discuss the preferred master plan with the design team.

Those unable to attend either workshop will have the opportunity to consult the results and give their opinion via an online survey, to be launched on June 23, 2025.

Registration is required and can be done via this website.

We would like to extend express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the workshops on December 10 and 11. We were thrilled to see over 60 members of the public join us to help shape " My Ideal Neighbourhood." Your contributions are invaluable in helping us develop a project that truly reflects your vision.

The project team has been working with a number of experts to analyse the site and its surroundings from various perspectives. If you couldn't attend the workshop, we encourage you to explore the results of the various analyses that will contribute to the development of the project.

We also invite you to share your ideas through our online survey, which is open until February 15th 2025.

Make sure to sign up for our mailing list(External link) for the latest on our upcoming engagements.

Here are some images from this week's event:

Canada Lands Company invites you to come and learn about the project's progress and contribute to its design.

The aim of this workshop is to present the results of the analysis and design of the project. The activity will take the form of a self-guided tour of participative kiosks that can be done at your own pace. Experts will be on hand to share information about the site's design and involve you in a variety of ways to get your input. You'll also be invited to take part in a workshop to design your perfect neighborhood!

Topics covered:

• Built form and heritage
• Density and height
• Community uses
• Public spaces
• Mobility
• Air quality

Where : at the former NFB headquarters, 3155 Côte-de-Liesse (free parking)

When : Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 (estimated kiosk tour time of 45 to 60 minutes)

• Site visit* : 4:00pm to 5:00pm
• Interactive kiosks : 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• ''My perfect neighbourhood” workshop : 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm (30-minute activities)

**The site visit will be a repetition of those carried out during the open house on November 8 and 9, 2023.

Why: Get your opinions on various themes to help us design the site.

Those unable to attend either workshop will have the opportunity to express their views via an online survey, launched on December 12th, 2024.

Registration for the workshop is required and can be done via this website.

We're currently working on the design of three preliminary scenarios, and look forward to completing them with you! To guarantee a quality project, the work sessions will be postponed. We will get back to you shortly with new dates.

Canada Lands Company would like to thank all those who took part in the workshop held on January 24. We’re pleased to have seen more than 80 members of the public join us to help add to the inspirational imagery under the themes of housing, heritage and innovation. This creative exercise enabled us to develop a vision for the former National Film Board of Canada site while taking into account all its richness, value and history.

In case you couldn't make it to our workshop, but would like to share your ideas and input, our online survey is now available until March 1!

Our next meeting with the community will take place in April 2024, where you will be provided another opportunity to contribute to our planning process. Make sure to sign up for our mailing list for the latest on our upcoming engagements.

Here are some images from this week's event.

On January 17, 2024, around thirty experts gathered in the former NFB recording studio to discuss the values to be put forward in the ideation of the site. From this enriching conversation emerged innovative and creative ideas. We're pleased to share a few photos taken during the event.

Discover the site's values here.

This meeting is the first in a series of three activities aimed at defining a vision for the site. A workshop open to the general public is set for January 24, 2024, followed by an online survey available starting January 30, 2024. Register for the workshop here!

Canada Lands Company invites you to help define the vision for the former NFB headquarters site.

The goal of this workshop is to define a vision for the future of the site. Based on the site diagnosis results, which will be presented at the start of the activity, participants will be invited to create inspirational boards categorized by major theme, using keywords, examples of similar projects, images, etc.

Where : at the former NFB headquarters, 3155 Côte-de-Liesse (free parking)

When : Wednesday, January 24, 2024 (duration approx. 2 hrs.)

• 3 p.m. (bilingual)
• 6 p.m. (bilingual)

Why: Gather the public's opinions and ideas about the future of the site, and define the vision.

Those unable to attend either workshop will have the opportunity to express their views via an online survey, launched on January 30, 2024.

Registration for the workshop is required and can be done via this website.

Nearly 300 neighbors, employees and enthusiasts came to visit the former headquarters of the National Film Board (NFB) of Canada on December 8 and 9. These visits were dynamic, enriching, full of exchanges and sometimes even moving. For those who weren't able to attend, we're pleased to share a few photos taken during the event.

The next engagement activity, in the form of an ideation workshop, will take place on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Come and help us define the site's vision by registering here!

Canada Lands Company invites you to tour the former NFB headquarters on December 8th or 9th, 2023.

This tour, lasting approximately one hour, will represent an opportunity to discover the cultural richness of the site and to be directly involved in its renewal. This activity is the first in a series of three events for the public, with the goal of developing a common vision for the redevelopment of the property.

Where: At the former NFB headquarters, at 3155, Côte-de-Liesse Road (free parking)

When:

• Friday December 8th, 2023
  • 4 p.m. (French or English)
  • 7 p.m. (French or English)
• Saturday December 9th, 2023
  • 10 a.m. (French)
  • 11 a.m. (English)
  • 1 p.m. (French)
  • 2 p.m. (English)

Why: To better understand the site and its character, with a view to rethink its design and future use.

Registration for the visit is required and can be done via this website.