Rod Escayola
Can condo owners ask to see minutes of *future* board meetings?
We all know that condo owners can ask for copies of past board meetings. This is done through a records request. But can an owner proactively request to see minutes of all future board meetings or must they make a request each month? Do you think corporations should post minutes of board meetings or should […]
Webinar: Hybrid AGMs
Topics: Hybrid AGMs The province has recently extended virtual AGMs and e-Voting for another year (until Sept. 2023). With virtual AGMs being here to stay, many are asking about hybrid meetings. During this webinar, we reunited two of the biggest providers CondoVoter and Get Quorum to share their views about the future of virtual AGMs. […]
Virtual AGMs and e-Voting EXTENDED to September 2023!
The information in this blog post is no longer applicable. Please read our most recent blog post on the topic. As our readers know, Ontario condos are allowed to hold virtual AGMs and to secure voting through electronic means pursuant to an exception in place under the Condo Act. These exceptions were initially implemented in response to the pandemic […]
Ontario working on extending virtual AGMs beyond September 30?
As our readers know, Ontario condos are allowed to hold virtual AGMs and to secure voting through electronic means pursuant to an exception in place under the Condo Act. These exceptions were initially implemented in response to the pandemic and were set to expire in December 2021. Thankfully, they were later extended to September 30, […]
Can condos prohibit the display of Canadian Flags?
On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act formally joined the colonies, creating a self-governing, unified, semi-independent Dominion of Canada. In 1982, with the adoption of the Constitution Act, Canada became fully independent. The following year, July 1 was declared “Canada Day”. With the big celebration tomorrow, a yearly question: Can condos prohibit owners […]
How to verify if your condo directors have taken the mandatory training?
As our readers know, all Ontario condo directors must complete mandatory training, failing which they are automatically disqualified from office. That’s great but what’s the point of this training obligation if owners have no way of knowing for sure whether their directors have, in fact, completed such training? Fear not, there’s a way to verify […]
Can “pet-free” condos pass a rule allowing cats?
An interesting case came out of the Condo Authority Tribunal recently. It dealt with the situation of a condo corporation who had historically not enforced its pet prohibition against cats and who needed to find a way back into compliance. Survey Is your condo pet-free? What pet-related provisions are in place at your condo? Before […]