September 13, 2023 News
Ontario Government Removes Chair, Treasurer of Condo Regulator Amid Conflict-of-Interest Reports
The Ontario government has removed the chair and treasurer from the board of the province’s condo regulator, the latest sign of long-standing turmoil in the agency.
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September 5, 2023 News
The CMRAO’s Condominium Management Certificate program offered through Humber College is eligible for OSAP.
Condominium Management courses are OSAP Eligible. Learners enrolled in an Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) approved micro-credential program can apply for financial assistance through OSAP for Micro-credentials. Eligible students must apply for funding for each course separately by following the step-by-step application process.
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July 25, 2023 News
Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023
We are pleased to advise that as part of the Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023, legislative amendments were made to the Condominium Act, 1998 to generally eliminate barriers or hurdles which preclude or make it burdensome for condominium corporations to implement certain virtual processes.
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July 13, 2023 News
An Open Letter to Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General
Re: Proposed amendments to the Ontario Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
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June 7, 2023 News
ACMO Continuing Education Credit Program Ending for RCMs
ACMO will no longer require RCMs to track continuing education credits for the purposes of renewing their ACMO membership and RCM designation – maintenance of a valid CMRAO General License will suffice.
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June 6, 2023 News
An Open Letter to Minister Kaleed Rasheed
We are writing to urge the Ministry of Public & Business Service Delivery to take steps to increase the prescribed fee for a Status Certificate per section 18 of Ontario Regulation 48/01.
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May 31, 2023 News
Press Release: Condominium Manager Shortage Grows in the Wake of Government's Plan to Build 1.5 Million Homes
The Ontario Government recently announced an ambitious plan to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years, including a significant number of new condominiums. This raises concerns within the condo management industry about how these new buildings will be managed, considering a severe shortage of licensed condominium managers already exists.
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May 16, 2023 News
CMRAO Licence Renewal Period Begins June 1, 2023
Your CMRAO Licence is set to expire on June 30, 2023. The CMRAO will begin accepting applications and payments for licence renewals on June 1, 2023. All applications and payments must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2023.
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April 13, 2023 News
Safety and Security in Condominiums
The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO), the Canadian Condominium Institute’s (CCI) Toronto Chapter, and the Community Associations Institute (CAI) Canadian Chapter continue to work together to ensure that the condominium industry is better equipped to manage concerns relating to violence and/or mental health in communities.
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April 5, 2023 News
Bill 91, Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023
On April 3, 2023, the government introduced the Bill 91, Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023. Among other things, the bill includes proposed amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act) to enhance flexibility for condominium corporations (condos) to implement certain virtual processes.
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