As part of the Federal government’s relief plan, the government announced various financial supports to ease the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadians. On March 25, the government passed…
Williams HR Law COVID-19 Resource Site
This site provides a wealth of resources in the area of HR law. Laura Williams, Founder, and Principal of Williams HR Law has spoken at numerous OREA leadership events and…
New Ontario Annual General Meeting regulations
March 31 emergency order announced by the Ontario Government. This emergency order applies to not-for-profit corporations incorporated under the Ontario Corporations Act (CA) and gives them the ability to hold…
What Landlords Need to Know
Despite federal and provincial government supports, a prolonged COVID-19 crisis and the resultant loss of jobs and income will make it difficult for some tenants to pay their rent. As…
Financial Relief for Homeowners
Canadian homeowners who are experiencing unstable income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have options when it comes to paying their mortgage. Canada’s big six banks announced options for…
Ontario Government Prohibits Open Houses
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the fastest moving issues in our lifetime. Nothing compares to this global public health crisis. Governments, at all levels, are continuing to update their action plans daily, and I wanted to share with…
Real Estate as an Essential Service
Designated as essential service does not mean “business-as-usual” OREA advocated with the Province to keep real estate as an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government has agreed –…
Essential Services Message to OREA Members
COVID-19 is the fastest moving, most dramatic issue I have seen in my lifetime. That means that governments make quick decisions, and all the implications are not immediately clear….
A message from Sean Morrison
Like you, I have spent the last few days watching the development of the COVID-19 pandemic with feelings of concern and uncertainty….