CCI Toronto News
November 18, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Future Education Requirements for Condominium Managers
The Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“CMRAO”) recently announced changes to the education requirements for condo managers. Effective November 1, 2021, the Minister of Government and Consumer Services will transfer responsibility for education to the Registrar of the CMRAO.November 10, 2020 - CCI Toronto News
CCI Toronto and Area Chapter Appoints Murray Johnson as New Chapter President
Murray Johnson, GL, CCI (Hon’s) has been appointed as President of the Canadian Condominium Institute – Toronto and Area Chapter, effective November 10, 2020.November 3, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
COVID-19 Updates Nov 2020
As the COVID-19 infection rate remains at high levels in large parts of Ontario, the provincial government has taken steps to (re-)introduce restrictions and legislation in response. Below is an overview, but for more detail, be sure to contact legal counsel and/or public health authorities.October 27, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Condo Act Proclamation Re a Condo Guide Oct 2020
Proclamation of Amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 Respecting the Condo Guide. The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has recently announced that certain legislative amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act) related to a condominium guide (condo guide) will come into force on January 1, 2021.October 6, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Ontario Extends Timeline for Virtual Meetings and Electronic Voting
As the province continues to see an increase in COVID-19 infection rates, the provincial government has provided a much-sought-after extension of the timeline in which condominium corporations can hold virtual meetings and permit electronic voting without a bylaw. In light of legislative changes...September 28, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Minimum Wage Increasing on October 1st
As many of our members may already be aware, the minimum wage in the Province of Ontario will be increasing on October 1, 2020. Under the Making Ontario Open for Business Act the increase is tied to the Consumer Price Index, and updates the rate of pay for...September 9, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Ministry Update on Temporary Legislative Amendments Related to Annual Meeting Timeline
Temporary Legislative Amendments related to deferral of annual meetings in some circumstances will soon expire. These changes were made to provide relief and flexibility to different types of corporations and businesses in Ontario, as a result of the declared emergency.August 28, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
The CAT Gets More Powers
As many of our members are aware, since its inauguration in November 2017, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “CAT”) has only had jurisdiction to deal with disputes over condominium records. This will change on October 1, 2020. The Ontario government announced...August 21, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Fire Code Inspections
As the Province of Ontario continues with its Re-Opening Plan, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for some condominium corporations as relates to Fire Code1 compliance. The Fire Code makes condominium corporations responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Fire Code at the condominium property. This includes...July 31, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash