How do consultations work and what can participants expect? The provincial and federal governments frequently hold public consultations as a way to gather feedback from the people to help inform new policies and initiatives. It’s the public’s opportunity to weigh-in on issues they care about. Consultations can happen… Read more of the article: Government consultations 101: How do they work and why should you participate?
After the 2008 financial crisis, the Irish government needed to address the drop in housing construction and saw the non-profit housing sector as a big part of the solution. A regulatory framework helped them grow the capacity of non-profits, while at the same time proving that investment in this sector was feasible. Read more of the article: Housing Standards: Thoughts from Ireland
Visit us at the ONPHA booth to meet ONPHA’s new Executive Director, chat policy, win prizes and more. Read more of the article: Win a free 2018 conference registration! Here’s how.
For ONPHA members seeking cost-effective capital for expansions or renovations, recent changes made by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation are worth a close look, according to Daniel Bragagnolo, Director, Commercial Financing at First National, Canada’s largest CMHC multi-residential lender. Bragagnolo, whose team specializes in CMHC lending to… Read more of the article: New CMHC lending rules worth a closer look
While regulation can sometimes be seen as a burden, it is crucial to the health of the housing sector both in Canada and abroad. Read about how Ireland is moving from a voluntary regulatory framework to a mandatory one, and how this might strengthen the capacity of their housing providers. Read more of the article: Why regulation matters
What’s the best way to deal with rats in your building? To not let them inside in the first place! ONPHA Best Deals partner Terminix shares their best prevention tips. Read more of the article: Oh rats! How to prevent them from moving in
The Hastings Local Housing Corporation has a good-news story to share - they received more than $150,000 in rebates to defray the cost of capital upgrades. Find out how YOU can start writing your own good-news story with Union Gas. Read more of the article: Save up to 50% of the cost of upgrading your equipment with Union Gas
Shape your future in our sector! ONPHA is bringing expert speakers from England and Canada to this year’s conference to give you the tools needed to lead and succeed in our sector’s future. Read more of the article: Shape your future: Inspire change and lead the sector
Fire safety compliance is a huge job involving multiple checklists and procedures, and it’s crucial for housing providers to tick off all of their boxes when it comes to keeping their buildings safe and secure. Keep reading for commonly overlooked fire inspections and be sure to account for these in your plan. Read more of the article: Don’t overlook these fire safety inspections
Our sector has eagerly awaited the roll out of the affordable housing initiatives announced in the 2016 federal budget. Find out more about recent funding and how to prepare. Read more of the article: Be Funding Ready
