Rod Escayola
Do Social Gathering Limits Apply to Condo AGMs?
This past Saturday, Ontario expanded to the rest of the province the indoor 10-people “social gathering” limit. We blogged already on the impact these new limits have on Condo AGMs. Many condos who had planned smaller, more intimate in-person AGMs are being caught off guard and are now scrambling to go online or to reschedule […]
New Cap on AGM Size as Ontario Rolls Back Limits on Social Gatherings
As the number of COVID cases are creeping up again, Ontario is lowering the limit of social gatherings in some areas of the province. This may have an immediate and direct impact on whether you can hold an in-person AGM or not. Update (Sept. 19, 2020): the gathering limits referred to in this post are […]
Deadlines to Hold your AGMs – Book Them Now!
Ontario issued, last week, an update on the various extensions that had been granted with respect to AGMs during the pandemic. The message is clear: extensions are over and AGMs must be held! Feel free to share your views about virtual meetings by taking our survey. Extensions during the pandemic You will recall that, during […]
Canada’s First Virtual Condo Conference: THIS week.
Finally! Canada’s First Virtual Condo Conference is upon us. When? The conference takes place over two days: Wednesday Sept. 16 Thursday Sept. 17 from 10 am to 3 pm. You can log in and out to hear your favourite speakers/topics and to virtually meet the exhibitors! Topics and speakers Have a look at the very exciting […]
Webinar: COVID Update – Reopening Amenities Safely (Sept. 9 /20)
After a lazy summer hiatus, the Fab Fours and your favourite Condo Twins are back!! Topics Naturally, our first episode will focus on… you’ve guessed it: COVID. Lots has happened since our last webinar of last Spring: Ontario had ended the emergency, most of Ontario has entered into phase 3 and many cities have adopted […]
Mandatory Masks in Ottawa Condos
Update: Ottawa has now voted to make masks mandatory in interior common elements As Ontario reopens, an increasing number of municipalities are adopting bylaws making it mandatory to wear masks while in condo’s interior common areas. On August 26, Ottawa has voted to expand its temporary mask bylaw to all interior common elements. Ottawa voted […]
Ontario Further Eases Gym Restrictions
Update: It is best to consult our COVID tab at the top of our blog to see the up-to-date restrictions applicable to your region and municipality. **** Ontario announced today amendments to its Stage 3 regulations as they pertains to the operation of gyms. While the province is easing off some restrictions, it is maintaining […]
Condos Must Act Reasonably or Face Litigation Cost
The court recently reported the costs decision in the Amlani matter. As many other costs decisions, it is a sobering reminder that condo corporations ought to consider reasonable alternatives to litigation or risk facing costs consequence. The Amlani case You may recall that the Amlani case involved a dispute between a condo owner and the […]
Toronto moves to Stage 3 and Requires Masks in Condos!
Did you feel the earth shake yesterday? Ontario gave Toronto and Peel Region the green light to move to Stage 3 (with the rest of the province), effective July 31; Toronto passed a by-law making masks mandatory in all condo interior common areas, effective August 5! Click here for an easy-to-follow chart with your new […]