CCI GRC is Proud to Present Best Practices
Charting a Way Forward – Lunch & Learn
In this session you will learn:
The 101-Governance Fundamentals course introduced the foundation of condominium governance – the Condominium Act, 1998. While the Condominium Act, 1998, and a condominium’s declaration, by-laws and rules are the pillars of all condominium communities, there is much more to governing a condominium. Other statutes can impact the day-to-day duties of directors and property managers alike. The Human Rights Code, the Employment Standards Act, the Occupiers’ Liability Act, privacy legislation, and many others, all place obligations on condominiums. While these other laws were introduced in the fundamentals course, this Lunch & Learn session aims to provide further background on the obligations these laws place on condominiums and how best to navigate them. Drawing from real-world experience and expertise, this session aims to provide directors and property managers with best practices for addressing issues you won’t find in the Condominium Act, 1998 or your condominium’s governing documents.
By the end of this Lunch & Learn you will be able to understand the basics of legislation impacting condominiums beyond the Condominium Act, 1998. You will also be able to navigate various situations that arise in a condominium setting, from requests for accommodations under the Human Rights Code, to dealing with privacy concerns. Join three CCI-GRC and our panelists in charting a way forward.
Registration IS OPEN!
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Bingemans Conference Centre, Berkley room
- 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
Chris Mendes, SmithValeriote Law Firm LLP
Chris is a lawyer in SV Law’s Condominium Practice Group. Chris assists condominiums across Southern Ontario with all legal matters, including governance, enforcement, contracts, and dispute resolution. Chris also assists condominiums in mandatory mediations and represents condominiums before the Condominium Authority Tribunal. Chris has been a member of CCI-GRC since 2018, serving on the education committee and governance committee. Chris is a present member of CCI-GRC’s board of directors.
Jamie Poodry, MF Property Management Ltd
Jamie is one of the VP’s and owners of MF Property Management Ltd., living and working in the Grand River area. She started managing condominium properties in 2011 and achieved her RCM designation from ACMO in 2013. As part of her role as VP, Jamie enjoys mentoring and supporting other staff members. She is currently a member of the CCI Grand River Chapter Education Committee as well as the Conference Committee and is a speaker at CCI events and occasional contributor to Grand River Chapter’s podcast and blog. Outside of the office, you can find Jamie outside with her husband and two young sons.
Fiona Burnett, SmithValeriote Law Firm LLP
Fiona is a lawyer in SV Law’s Condominium Litigation Practice Group. Fiona regularly represents condominium corporations before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “CAT”), the Small Claims Court, and private mediation and arbitration. She has experience with a wide-range of disputes, including dangerous activities and conditions, human rights complaints, unapproved changes, nuisances, and shared facilities. When not in the office, Fiona can be found hiking with her English Springer Spaniel or attending a local pottery studio.
Casey Beacock, Sanderson Management Inc
Casey Beacock, R.C.M. is the Owner and President of Sanderson Management Inc., a large and respected property management company founded in 1979 representing a growing spectrum of condominium types in the Grand River area. Under her guidance, the company continues to grow while maintaining its strong reputation for dedicated, professional service. She has more than two decades of experience in the service industry and extensive experience managing condominium properties.
Casey holds a General Licence and the Condominium Management Provider Licence with the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) and is guiding her team through the changes to the Condominium Act and evolving requirements of the Condominium Authority of Ontario.
Having served with the Transition Committee in the formation of the Canadian Condominium Institute’s Grand River Chapter, Casey was a member of its founding Board of Directors and has continued to serve on the Board. Casey is the current President of the Grand River Chapter of CCI. Casey supports the education initiatives of the CCI, sponsoring and presenting at events and CCI offered courses and seminars throughout the year.
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