June 2, 2021   News
Ontario Maintains COVID-19 Restrictions as Stay-at-Home Order is Set to Expire

As was previously announced, Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order will expire on June 2, 2021. When it does, all other public health and workplace measures will remain in place provincewide until Ontario enters Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen, at which point some restrictions will ease with an initial focus on …

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May 21, 2021   News
Ontario’s New COVID Response Framework

Ontario has announced its new COVID Response Roadmap to reopening Ontario. We have gone from last year’s “Stage approach” to last October’s “Colour coded Response Framework” to, now, a brand new “Step approach”.

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May 21, 2021   News
Extension for all Transitional General Licensees to Complete the Education and Exam Requirements to Apply for a General Licence

The Government of Ontario made a regulatory amendment under the Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 to extend the time that all Transitional General Licensees have to complete the education and exam requirements to apply for a General Licence by approximately one year, from June 30, 2021 to May 31, 2022.

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May 20, 2021   News
Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province

Province Safely Reopening Outdoor Recreational Amenities Prior to End of Stay-at-Home Order

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May 13, 2021   News
Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order Until June 2

With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended the Stay-at-Home Order (O. Reg. 265/21) until at least June 2, 2021.

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May 10, 2021   News
Update: Expiry of Transitional General Licenses

As a consumer protection measure and to maintain the continuity of service to condominium corporations, the CMRAO recently introduced an attestation form, which streamlines the process so that individuals expecting to complete their education program by June 30, 2021, can obtain their General Licence without interruption.

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April 27, 2021   News
ACMO Engages with the Ontario Government on Behalf of Its Members.

ACMO representatives have been busy engaging various levels of government and government agencies to provide feedback on issues impacting the condominium industry. 

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April 22, 2021   News
Tarion Seeks Input On Consumer Protection Initiatives Addressing Auditor General Recommendations

Tarion is seeking public input on proposed consumer protection initiatives to build a more transparent, fair, and accountable new home warranty and protection program. The proposed changes address three of the recommendations of the Auditor General, as well as one additional consumer protection initiative.

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April 20, 2021   News
Elevator Owner Education Webinar Thursday, May 13, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) is hosting a live online “Elevator Owner Education Webinar” to provide information on responsibilities, requirements and tips for owners of elevators in residential buildings in Ontario.

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April 19, 2021   News
Update on regulatory changes to enhance elevator safety and availability

This notice provides an update on the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services’ (MGCS) regulatory changes to enhance elevator safety and availability.

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