Ontario
CondoBusiness
Tenants remain outsiders in condo communities
How do condo managers refer to the people who live in the communities they manage? As owners and tenants, or as residents?
CondoBusiness
Junior condo managers subject to supervision
What will supervision requirements under mandatory licensing mean for junior condo managers in Ontario?
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario Place to renovate historic Pavilion Pods
Ontario Place Corporation has issued a request for bids for the interior renovation of the historic West Island Pavilion Pods.
CondoBusiness
Ontario announces Inclusionary Zoning framework
Ontario's Inclusionary Zoning framework would allow municipalities to require the inclusion of affordable housing units in new development projects.
CondoBusiness
The meeting minutes are written — now what?
Under new regulatory requirements (as of Nov. 1, 2017) condo corporations need to archive their minutes so they are available “at all times.”
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario announces Toronto Western Hospital expansion
Ontario is expanding the capacity for surgeries and post-operative care at University Health Network’s Toronto Western Hospital.
CondoBusiness
Unregistered condo corps could face late charges as of March
Condo corporations that do not register with the Condominium Authority of Ontario by Feb. 28, 2018, may face late charges.
CondoBusiness
Ontario passes legislation to strengthen consumer protection
The Ontario government recently passed the Strengthening Protection for Ontario Consumers Act to strengthen protection for home buyers.
CondoBusiness
Ontario seeks public input on Greenbelt expansion
Ontario has launched a public consultation on further expanding the province’s Greenbelt in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
CondoBusiness
Condo conversions to see expanded warranties
Starting next year, builders and vendors of residential conversion projects will have to register with Tarion and get approval to proceed with their plans.
CondoBusiness
Ontario legislation replaces OMB with local appeal panels
Earlier this week, the Ontario government passed the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, legislation that will provide communities with a stronger voice in land-use planning.
CondoBusiness
Proposal aims to remove roadblocks to electric vehicles in condos
The Ontario government is looking at ways to next spring remove roadblocks to installing electric vehicle charging stations on condo properties.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan: The Impact on Ontario Apartment Owners
In this article we highlight the major items from the Fair Housing Plan, review the details contained in Bill 124, and discuss the importance of apartment owners retaining the right for vacancy decontrol.
CondoBusiness
Minimum wage hike to follow new condo fees
The minimum wage hike may sting more in condo communities than others as they face new costs associated with recent changes to Ontario’s condo laws.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Peel Memorial Centre poised for major expansion
Peel Memorial Centre is poised to undergo a major expansion after the Ontario government approved the project earlier this month.
CondoBusiness
Ontario takes steps to streamline development approvals
Electronic permitting could be coming to Ontario as the province sets about implementing a 14-point action plan aimed at streamlining development approvals.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Long Term Energy Plan reframes CDM incentive
Ontario's newly released provincial Long Term Energy Plan, now updated to replace the 2013 version, rescinds favoured status for combined heat and power systems that rely on fossil fuels.
