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Submitted By: admin on Aug 18, 2023
On June 8, 2023, the Ontario government passed Bill 91: Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023, which includes amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 and regulatory changes to O. Reg 48/01. Effective October 1, 2023, these changes replace the temporary measures...Read more
Submitted By: admin on Jun 30, 2023
As of 5:00 a.m., June 30, Environment Canada continues to warn of high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires is expected today and possibly into Saturday. Smoke plumes from forest fires over northeastern Ontario and Quebec has returned to the area resulting in deteriorated air...Read more
Submitted By: admin on May 19, 2023
Murray Johnson, our Vice President of Client Operations, has been responsible for dealing with occupational health and safety and fire code compliance on behalf of our Boards. Notice of Violations ( NOVs) are declining and as a result we’re seeing positive feedback from fire officials in all...Read more
Submitted By: admin on Apr 06, 2023
As of January 2023, the CSA B44-19 Elevator Safety Code imposes a responsibility on property owners (condo corporations) to conduct and document monthly comprehensive Fire Emergency Operation (FEO) tests on all elevators.
Elevator service firms typically have an annual FEO...Read more
Submitted By: admin on Jan 27, 2023
In two recent rulings the CAT determined if a corporation chooses to record the AGM, which is commonly done by firms hosting virtual or hybrid meetings, the recording is a record that the corporation is required to maintain and produce upon appropriate, written request.
These decisions...Read more
Submitted By: admin on Aug 19, 2022
Since shortly after the COVID-19 crisis emerged, the Condominium Act was revised to permit condos to hold virtual AGMs and board meetings, and to facilitate electronic voting. Those emergency provisions are due to expire on September 30. Although it appears that the province may move to...Read more
Submitted By: admin on Jul 04, 2022
The Ontario Energy Board approved dramatically higher rates for Enbridge Gas that were effective July 1st.
Compared to this time last year:
- Commodity costs have more than doubled – from 11¢ to 27¢ per cubic meter.
- Delivery ...Read more
Submitted By: admin on Jun 24, 2022
Starting July 1, 2022, owners, and licensees of elevators in residential buildings and long-term care homes are required to report to TSSA elevator outages lasting more than 48 hours. The reporting needs to be completed within 30 days after the day the elevator has returned to service.
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Submitted By: admin on May 10, 2022
In April 2021, the CMRAO selected Humber College as education provider for condominium managers in Ontario. Effective November 1, 2021,...Read more
Submitted By: admin on Apr 29, 2022
Since it was launched in 2017, the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) has worked diligently to protect the interests of condo owners. According to the CAO itself,
“The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) is focused on consumer protection and...Read more