Provincial
CondoBusiness
Tarion review consultations kick off in Toronto
As Tarion review consultations kicked off, Justice Douglas Cunningham said he has assured those who have expressed concerns he has “no marching orders."
Canadian Property Management
Alberta carbon fees to fund energy efficiency
As outlined in the 2016 Alberta budget, carbon fees will show up differently in the key utilities of electricity and natural gas, creating a blend of transparent and more nebulous new costs.
CondoBusiness
Deconstructing housing affordability in the GTA
Housing affordability is a growing concern in Canada, but there is no consensus on how to quantify the problem. That might soon change.
CondoBusiness
Consultation dates released for Tarion review
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services this week released consultation dates and locations for the Tarion review, following a stretch of silence that, for some, raised questions about the terms of engagement.
CondoBusiness
Accommodating accessibility requests in condos
A condominium litigator outlines general guidelines for accommodating accessibility requests in condos.
CondoBusiness
Maintaining insulating glass units in condos
An engineer explains the life expectancy and maintenance requirements of windows and specifically insulating glass units (IGUs) in condos.
CondoBusiness
Intensification impacts on millennial consumers
A new report on the impacts of residential intensification on consumers makes recommendations for consumer education, planning policies and more.
CondoBusiness
Does the Charter of Rights apply in condos?
A recent B.C. case, dealing with the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in a condominium, highlights a common misunderstanding.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
How FMs can support employment standards
The latest phase of accessibility regulations in Ontario may concern employment standards, but facility managers have a role to play in compliance.
CondoBusiness
Demystifying condominium reserve fund studies
Reserve fund studies can be a sensitive topic for property managers, unit owners or board members. An expert shares common problems and possible solutions.
CondoBusiness
T.O.’s debut six-storey wood-frame development
Heartwood the Beach Condos, due to enter construction this spring, is likely to become Toronto’s debut six-storey wood-frame development.
CondoBusiness
When it’s okay to play pet detective in condos
The instances of condo residents improperly using “medical reasons” to escape the enforcement of pet restrictions found in condo declarations or rules is on the rise.
CondoBusiness
Five winter safety tips for condo managers
December has been seasonably mild, so winter safety tips may not be top of mind for condo managers. But now is a good time to prepare for coming weather.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Ont private sector readies for energy reporting
Proposed amendments to Ontario's Green Energy Act signal the government's intention to mandate reporting of energy and water consumption in privately owned buildings.
CondoBusiness
Affordability looms large in GTA housing market
The GTA housing market is on track to see a record year in resales, but there may be challenges on the horizon. And they have nothing to do with a bubble.
CondoBusiness
Spate of condo blazes sparks safety campaign
A spate of condo blazes in Alberta has reignited conversations about the perennial fire safety risk posed by cigarettes in multi-residential buildings.
CondoBusiness
Inside the public hearings on Bill 106
Emotional pleas and sharp criticisms occasionally pierced through positive feedback and suggested amendments at public hearings on Ontario’s proposed Bill 106.



