Industry News
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rental management services now more limited
On April 3rd, Ontario reduced the businesses it deems essential, meaning that more rental management services were ordered to close their doors by midnight, April 4th.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Individual actions drive digital Earth Day 2020
This year’s 50th anniversary event is already in progress, in homes and online, as organizers launched 22 days of daily challenges for promoting climate change resilience on April 1.
REMI Network
Ontario scaling back residential construction
Ontario announced updates to its essential services list, stating that most residential construction in the province will be paused for now.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Quebec landlords to be queried on financial stress
Quebec's largest rental housing association has released a flurry of messages to frame issues around rent payment for the public, the Quebec government and landlords themselves.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Canadian hotel industry draws troubleshooters
Real estate, legal and financial services providers have come together to offer support and work their networks on the hotel sector's behalf during the COVID-19 crisis.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Remote video inspections abet social distancing
The technology does not replace the human element of inspections, but it does allow for parties to the inspection to be separate from each other.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Security agency pledges hourly wage increase
Security personnel on the Commissionaires Canada payroll in Ontario can expect an hourly wage increase of $2 effective April 6, reflecting their current status as essential provincial workers and the front line pressures they are facing.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
ASHRAE to aid setup of temporary field hospitals
ASHRAE has forged an epidemic task force to volunteer expert guidance on the setup of temporary field hospitals in non-traditional health care venues, such as convention centres and arenas.
REMI Network
Global COVID-19 response group launches
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and Leesman are joining forces to build a global pan-industry response group
REMI Network
OFURA and BIN reach out to human cohabitants
The association’s membership is on standby to offer any latch-opening services humans may require during this time of social distancing.
Construction Business
CCA releases COVID-19 jobsite protocols
CCA has released its first version of the COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites to help the industry keep workers safe.
Design Quarterly
IWBI creates respiratory health task force
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has formed a task force on reducing the enormous health burden from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Morguard details COVID-19 response activities
Morguard Corporation issued a statement acknowledging the effects of COVID-19 on the global market, while also detailing emergency health and safety measures.
REMI Network
Ontario bolsters efforts to protect supply chains
New provincial regulations will ensure the demand for crucial supplies is visible and trackable.
Canadian Property Management
Schedules for property tax payments in flux
Late penalties for Toronto property tax, water and solid waste utility bills have been suspended until mid-May, while ratepayers get an additional 60 days to make tax payments. Mississauga has added 90 days to its tax payment deadlines.
REMI Network
Toronto urges new health, safety policies for residential buildings
The City of Toronto is asking landlords and condo boards to follow specific health and safety guidelines in residential buildings.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
FRPO issues advice to renters on behalf of Ontario landlords
With April 1st fast-approaching and financial constraints tightening for many Canadians due to COVID-19, FRPO issued a statement offering advice to renters facing hardship.



