CCI GRC is Proud to Present Aging in Place and Human Rights
Lunch & Learn
In this session:
Condominium living is a popular choice for people who have entered the ‘empty nest’ and retirement stages of their lives, and are looking to downsize and reduce their property care requirements. As a result, many people intend to live in their condominium units well into their elderly years. What are the considerations for Board members and Condo Managers to keep in mind in these cases? What duties does a condominium corporation have? What are the potential human rights implications? The speakers at this event will go through these questions and more, and will provide Board members, Condo Managers, Owners, and industry professionals with the information they need to navigate these situations.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Time: 11:45 AM – 2:30 PM
- Location: Bingemans Conference Centre
- Member Fee: $50 +HST
- Non-Member Fee: $100 +HST
Attendees are eligible for one-and-a-half (1.5) CMRAO Continuing Professional Education credit for attending this program. When submitting your CMRAO credits through your user account on the CMRAO website, you will require the receipt for your registration for this program as your proof of completion.
Meet Your Speakers
Stephanie Sutherland
Stephanie Sutherland is a condominium lawyer with Cohen Highley LLP, working with condominium corporations, property managers, Boards, and unit owners. Stephanie is a current CCI-GRC Board member and former CCI-GHC Board member, and currently sits on the CCI-GHC Professional & Business Partners Committees, the CCI-GRC Education Committee, and the CCI-N Finance & Risk Management Committee. She is a frequent speaker at CCI events and authors articles for condo publications. She obtained the (former) ACCI designation in 2015, and the LCCI designation in 2022.
Michael Clifton
Michael is a lawyer, mediator, and adjudicator, practicing primarily in the areas of condominium management and development law since 2002. As a founding partner of Clifton Kok LLP, Michael has represented hundreds of condominium corporations, developers, owners, boards, and managers in various matters. He has been consulted as an expert on condominium law in court proceedings, appointed as a condominium administrator under the Condominium Act, 1998, and retained to organize and conduct annual general meetings and deal with related issues for various condominiums as part of complex dispute resolution processes. He was appointed to Ontario’s Condominium Authority Tribunal in 2017 and continues to serve as one of its vice-chairs. Michael has written and taught extensively on condominium law for CCI, ACMO, KWAR, and other organizations, and is a co-author of Essential Issues for Realtors in the Condominium Act, 1998, and A Planners’ and Municipalities’ Guide to the Condominium Act, 1998. Between 2006 and 2019, Michael served CCI as a director on both chapter and national boards including as president of the Golden Horseshoe Chapter from 2012 to 2014. Prior to studying and practicing law, Michael earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy. He serves in lay ministry and as a volunteer and leader in community organizations, is the lead singer in a punk rock band, and is the founder and producer of the annual Strummerfest Music Festival in Waterloo, Ontario. Michael lives in Waterloo with his wife. They have two adult children and five grandchildren.
Michelle Weigel
Michelle Weigel is the Owner and President of Weigel Property Management a Property Management firm located in the Waterloo Region which specializes in Condominiums. Michelle has been working in the Condominium and Rental Management field since 1993.
Michelle has been actively involved with both the CCI GRC and CCI GHC as a presenter for Level 100 Course as well as the Level 300 Financial Course. Michele strongly believes in the importance of CCI and the Education that is provided to Condominium owners.
Brice Balmer
Brice Balmer is the chair of the condo board at Eastwood Community, 1414 King Street East, Kitchener. He is a Mennonite minister, has worked at House of Friendship as chaplaincy director for many years, taught at Martin Luther University College, and is now retired.
Laura Lindemann
Laura Lindemann is a Social Worker by background who’s current role is the Manager of Patient Relations with Home and Community Care (HCCSS) of Waterloo Wellington. The mission of HCCSS is helping everyone to be healthier at home through connected, accessible patient centred care. Laura’s role within the organization is to assist patients, families, and staff with concerns and complaints regarding care and to support a positive patient experience for all. Laura is a passionate advocate for patient centred care and ensuring that all individuals are supported to live a dignified life in a way of their choosing.
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