After an all-party vote concluded in late November, federal Members of Parliament voted in favour of continuing with the virtual/hybrid meeting format in House of Commons proceedings. MPs have the choice to attend in person in Ottawa or participate virtually…
Condo Owner Management Complaints- When to Escalate and Where
Condominium managers and condominium management companies petitioned hard to be recognized as industry professionals. A large part of their fight was to become licensed like professionals in other industries such as security and real estate. With their new-found licensing recognition…
Why Planning Ahead for Your Condo AGM Helps
When it comes to virtual condominium corporation meetings, especially the all-important AGM, the more advance planning you can complete helps with the end results you wish to achieve. Determine Your Objectives The AGM date has been fixed. Now the in-depth…
City of Toronto Affordable Housing- Watch this Video!
In an effort to promote affordable housing, the City of Toronto is seeking feedback from the public about a proposed Inclusionary Zoning By-law. The Inclusionary Zoning By-law would amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, and has the effect of requiring all new…
Medical Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccination
On September 14, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Health (“MOH) released its guidance setting out the list of all possible medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination. The list of potential exemptions is very short and essentially limited to three categories: Pre-existing…
Vaccinations in Condos – Amenities and Workplace Policies
In order to attend your neighbourhood gym outside of a condo, you are required to prove you’ve been fully vaccinated. In condoland, things aren’t so clear. Condos are not explicitly excluded from the applicable regulation relating to proof of vaccination. However, the…
Important Ministry Announcement – Extension to September 30, 2022
Here we are again. In anticipation of amendments to the Condominium Act to remove the requirements for Virtual Meeting and Electronic Voting By-laws and for obtaining owner consents to receive electronic notices we have learned that the Ministry has now…
Fire Safety Obligations for Condo Managers and Boards
Massive fires and building envelope failures are sadly becoming more frequent in highrise properties around the world. Once formal investigations are completed and final reports are released, the time comes to assess the recommendations that will help to avoid similar…
Visit us Virtually: CAI Canada’s 2nd Annual V-Condo 2021-Supporting Communities in 2021 and Beyond!
It’s the first big event of the early fall and you should plan on attending. For the second year in a row, CAI Canada is presenting a virtual education conference and exhibition on September 23 and 24 – V-Condo 2021–Supporting…
Proof of Vaccination Requirements in Condo Amenities
We’ve heard initial reports that the provincial proof of vaccination requirement that will apply to gyms, fitness and recreational facilities, and meetings and event spaces (among others), will not apply to those same facilities in condos. If this feels like…
"Since 2010, the Fodden Award has been the Clawbies’ top honour for Canadian legal commentary, recognizing a single, outstanding publication. This year, our “best of the best” award goes to…The Lash Condo Law Blog
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