by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The following news was just released today about Stage Two of the Ontario Government’s Condominium Act Review. “Canada’s Public Policy Forum (PPF) today released a solutions report in support of Ontario’s Condominium Act review. You can read the executive summary and...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
What happens when a unit owner is frustrated by the board’s inaction and takes matters into her own hands? A dead peacock, a near conviction of second degree cruelty to animal and a potential lawsuit against the board. Sandra Maloney, a 70 year old condo owner who...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
As we reported back in April, the CRA is increasingly challenging Canadians’ designation of their condominium unit as their principal residence. The distinction can result in a tax bill of tens of thousands of dollars. The Toronto Star is now reporting that a Toronto...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Before a condominium can be created, developers need to comply with a myriad of municipal by-laws and laws, including of course, the Condominium Act. These governmental regulations create a level playing field for all developers and provide safeguards to potential...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
In a unique prosecution arising in Alberta, Garda Canada Security Corp. has pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to protect a female worker under the working alone provisions of the Alberta OHSA. Amongst other provisions, the Alberta OHSA requires that employers, at...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Heenan Blaikie is excited to be sponsoring this year’s CCI Huronia Annual Condo Conference and AGM, in Barrie Ontario on September 11, 2013. Denise Lash will be a featured speaker at a panel discussing directors liability, for more information about the conference...
