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Tax Auditors target condo sellers in hunt for "flippers"

Honest Advertising for condo projects

2 more drug labs found in Scarborough Highrise

Ont Government Stricter Requirements for Balcony Glass

CANADA.COM

Condo Buyers Research Builder - National Post

CONDO BUSINESS  REMI NETWORK

Honest Advertising for Condo Projects

GLOBAL NEWS TORONTO

Condo-shopping? Be wary of window repair cost

METRO NEWS

Changes to Condo Act will offer greater protection Liberals say

 Toronto Condo Fraud: Embezzlement, Kickbacks and bid-rigging

MISSISSAUGA NEWS

Realtor Rallies Disgruntled Condo Owners

Fraud Allegations Shock Condo Owners

Mississauga business welcomes Trudeau with hesitation

City lets Mayors' Caucus take lead on land transfer tax

Condo Life means pared-down seasonal decorating

Expert to Province: Tread carefully with Condominium Act Revision

Mississauga's real estate sector expects another good year ahead

COA pres says Condo Act revisions don't go far enough

Significant number of Marilyn Monroe condo units being sold

Condo Act Review lobbyist calls for more owners to join the fight

Interest groups divided over condo act lobbying efforts

OMB rejection won't deter Oakville homebuilder says Realtor

 NATIONAL POST

Condo Buyers - by Helen Morris, National Post

NEWS RELEASE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Building a Better Condominium Act

QP Briefing - Queen's park

Condo Changes won't come soon

REM REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE remonline.com

Ontario moves to License Condo Managers

SIMCOE COUNTY

Vaughan condo fire leaves owners in limbo

THE SPEC - Hamilton - thespec.com

Strong United Voice Would Help Protect Condo Owners

TORONTO SUN

Understanding Condo Insurance - Condo Hero

Mississauga Condo Owners now two  months without elevators

TORONTO STAR

Push to Revamp the Condo Act

Property Manager bilked $20 M in condo fraud

Condo Life means pared-down seasonal decorating

Toronto Star Queens Park - Changes to Condo Act will offer protection

Cost of Gridlock - is that condo parking spot becoming an albatross

Condo Owners should have more say, panel recommends

TORONTO ist

Will Condo -Dwellers have a say this election?

TORONTO MORTGAGE GROUP.COM

Windows Tempt Buyers

OTHER REPORTS & ARTICLES

Condo Conundrum by Ted Kesik, PH.D. P.Eng UofT

Can Highly Glazed Building Facades be Green? by John Straube, University of Waterloo

YOUR WARD NEWS

Round Two in the Condo Bullpen

TV NEWS 

CP24 NEWS

New Ont. rules aim to prevent glass falling from balconies

Glass falls from condo, stretch of Bay Street closed

High-rises making firefighting harder, Stewart Says

Woman injured by falling glass - Street closed by falling glass

City Inspectors called in after glass falls from building

CBC NEWS - THE NATIONAL

Throw away Buildings - The slow-motion failure of Toronto's glass condos

Throw away Buildings - Thermal Window Failure: How it Happens

Fallen condo glass being investigated

Window pane falls from Ottawa Condo Balcony - Ottawa CBC News

 
DOCUMENTARY FILMS

 CBC                                                                                                     

CBC Condo Game Documentary    Click Here  "The Condo Game Info" 

Note:  COA Founder President worked with Bountiful Films on this Documentary

If your business relates to the condominium industry, get involved and advertise your business with the COA.  

1. A powerful advocacy with a collective voice to consumers and government
2.  Influential and effective media relations to identify and enhance the operations within condominiums
3. A wide range of information and opportunities
4. In-depth industry knowledge and information
5. Presence in various Stakeholder Groups
6. Close working relationship with Industry Leaders
7. Provides a huge potential to promotion your materials
8. Huge potential to arrange group savings packages and benefits for you
9. Excellent working relationships across the Country 

1. Accounting
2. Air Quality
3. Automotive Alternatives
4. Auto Services and Rental
5. Building Service & Sciences
6. Cleaners
7. Cleaning Services
8. Cleaning Services - Ducts
9. Cleaning Services - Windows
10. Coach - Life is a Special Event - Carol Moxam
11. Computer Service & IT Solutions
12. Condo Digital
13. Condo Management
14. Condo Rental Service Groups
15. Condo Resources
16. Condo Software
17. Contractors - Electrical
18. Contractors - General
19. Contractors - Mechanical
20. Design & Décor Services
21. Door & Lock Services
22. Elevator Services / Repairs
23. Energy Services
24. Energy Services - Efficiency
25. Energy Services - Electricity
26. Energy Services - Gas
27. Energy Services - Water
28. Engineering Services
29. Environmental Consulting
30. Fan Coil Services & Maintenance - Zorzitec ZT
31. Financial Services
32. Financial Services - Halton Financial Group
33. Financing Commercial Loans
34. Fire Protection
35. Flooring Broadloom, Carpeting & Mats
36. Glass Specialty, Custom Design & Replacement
37. Home Care
38. Home Finishing
39. Home Inspections
40. Home Office Furniture
41. Home Services
42. HVAC Heating | Heat Pump
43. Insurance Condo Building | Suite - Insuranceland
44. Internet/TV/Phone Services
45. Financing - Commercial Loans
46. Financial Management - Halton Financial Group
47. Landscaping & Gardening Services
48. Laundry Services
49. Legal Services
50. Legal Services - Calvin Barry - Criminal Lawyers
51. Legal Services - Dolgonos LLP - Paralegal
52. Legal Services - Real Estate
53. Lighting Supplies & Services
54. Maintenance Services - Andelle Maintenance
55. Mediation/Arbitration
56. Minute Takers Board Meeting
57. Mould Detection & Remediation
58. Moving & Storage
59. Odour Control - Chemical Relief
60. Painting, Priming & Sanding
61. Parking Equipment & Revenue Systems
62. Parking Management/Cleaning Services
63. Paving Interlock, Quartz and Stone
64. Pest Control
65. Pet Services
66. Photo Video and Matterport 
67. Plumbing Services
68. Real Estate - RE/MAX LP Real Estate Group
69. Recreation & Fitness Equipment | Repair
70. Rental & Tenant Services
71. Restoration Services
72. Retirement Homes
73. Roofing
74. Roofing - Green Energy
75. Security Services and Technologies
76. Seniors
77. Snow Removal Services
78. Sound Control
79. Superintendent Services
80. Video Surveillance Networks - Local Security
81. Waste Services
82. Water Proofing & Systems
83. Websites Sales and Design - IT Mayday

Disclosure:  COA has partnered with these companies on previous events

• Allstate Insurance of Canada
• International Home & Garden Show
• Clorox Canada – Glad
• Entire Imaging
• Geep Electronic Recycling
• Joseph Estate Wines
• Vision Quest

Condo Owners Association accepts no responsibility for any loss or dissatisfaction arising from any use or contractual relationship of services, or purchases to include incentives programs that Condo Owners may experience through Related Services Companies of the Condo Owners Association

 

CONDO GAME CBC DOCUMENTARY FILMS

The COA was invited to participate in the Condo Game, a CBC Documentary   

Click Here  "The Condo Game Info" 

What every Condo Owner Should Know

• How COA Helps
• Tall Building Report and History
• Panoramic View of Development in Toronto  
• The History of Multi-Family Dwellings - Condominiums

Live Radio Interviews

• Condo Radio Interviews on Condominiums and the Markets 

Special Thank you to: 

CTV, CBC, CP24, City TV, CBC Metro Morning, Rogers TV, That Channel, BNN, Steve Paikin, TVO Ontario, Toronto Star, National Post, Toronto Sun, Globe and Mail,  Mississauga News, Hamilton Spectator, The Bulletin, Newsroom Provincial Government,

COA participates in numerous Stakeholder Groups

The Condo Owners Association COA has been invited to participate in numerous very important Stakeholder groups.  They have been identified as being "knowledgeable, consumer experts with enormous industry now-how and dedicated to seek changes to benefit Consumers".

Please click links for Expert Panel Reports: 

COA on Panel for Ministry Condo Act Review

1. Ontario Government Newsroom Building a Better Condo Act
2. COA participated in Condo Act Review held by Canada Public Policy Forum
3. Ontario Condo Act Review Stakeholder Roundtables
4. Ontario’s Condominium Act Review Stakeholders Roundtables

COA on Panel for Consumers Council of Canada Study

1. Consumer Council of Canada Housing Intensification Study
2. Press Release Consumers Council of Canada News
3. Press Release Market Wire Housing Intensification is Solution for Millennials Needs

COA on Panel for Fire Marshal Review Safety for Ontarians

1. Fire Marshal Report of Improving Carbon Monoxide Safety for Ontarians
2. Ontario Government Newsroom Keeping Ontarians Safe from Carbon Monoxide

COA on Panel for Homeowner Protection Centre Study Licensing Property Management

1. Government of Canada Condo Property Manager Regulation

COA on Panel for Mississauga Storm Water Systems

1. Mississauga Storm Water System Page 78

 Advocates for Condo Owners Rights and Changes to the Condo Act  

1. COA advocates changes to the Condominium Act 1998
2. COA is a Stakeholder in the Condominium Act Review Process
3. COA advocates and promotes protection for Condo Owners Rights
4. COA is working with the Ministry of Consumer Services for Condo Owners
5. COA is listed on the Provincial Government website Building a Better Condo Act

CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION - Forecasts and Analysis

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF CONSUMERS SERVICES - A Guide to Condominiums

TARION - ONTARIO NEW HOME WARRANTY - Top ten tips for new home buyers

TARION - ONTARIO NEW HOME WARRANTY - What's covered and when?

TREEHUGGER A DISCOVERY COMPANY - Why architects shouldn't build condos out of glass

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