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Winter 2023 Issue
With over 12,000 condominium corporations and just over 2,530 General Licensed managers in Ontario, the condominium management industry struggles to meet the needs of a growing demand. This edition of CM magazine focuses on the cause of the shortage and attracting, hiring, training, and retaining good managers in the challenging condominium management profession.

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Self Love

A Healthy Work/Life Balance

Feature || Various

Condominium managers are responsible for managing a variety of life basics within the condominium communities they manage. But what about the manager’s well-being? We asked RCMs from across Ontario to tell us how they manage their own lives and what techniques they use, if any, to de-stress after leaving a long day at the management office.


6 Tips to Handle Packages

at the Concierge Desk

Feature || Patricia Luciani, Chuck Garneau

The ways in which Canadians shop are changing. Consumers can now shop online from anywhere, find exactly what they are looking for and take advantage of rapid shipping for a nominal fee. Whether it is for food, small electronics or large furniture, online shopping is expected to continue to grow, potentially creating a delivery package overload at a building’s concierge desk if not managed correctly.


Managers as

Advocates for Change

Feature || Dianne Werbicki

The focus of this edition of CM magazine is Managing Life. And for two managers this means fighting the good fight on behalf of their boards, residents and owners. Two managers have recently been in the news for their efforts to effect change.


Warrantless Police Surveillance:

Should such activity be permitted?

Feature || Michael Pascu

It is generally a good thing to assist the police when requested. However, if the police request to be permitted to carry out surveillance on the condominium corporation’s common elements as part of a criminal investigation, without a warrant, can such surveillance activities be permitted? As will be discussed below, the answer is yes.