Helping low- and moderate-income individuals find and keep secure, affordable housing, all while accessing the right mix of supports they might need to thrive and stay housed, is no simple task. But Ontario’s non-profit housing providers have been rising to the challenge. Read more of the article: Profiling eight examples of innovation in non-profit housing
Read on for an update on the Fair Housing Plan's current status and to learn about which aspects could have the greatest impacts for non-profit housing providers. Read more of the article: Review of Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan
End of operating agreements could have a huge impact on the GHT/HST status of some federal providers. Find out more. Read more of the article: Life after EOA and Taxes
In the States, one non-profit organization has emerged as an innovator and is leading the way in the affordable housing industry. What can we learn from their experiences? Read more of the article: Championing Housing Preservation in the States
In our sector, a ‘workplace’ can look like many things – offices, outdoor spaces, on the road, residential settings or a bit of everything. Follow these tips from Staples Business Advantage to promote a safe working environment whatever shape that may take. Read more of the article: Four ways to promote a safe working environment
Safe work procedures will help you prevent accidents and avoid significant fines. Read more about how you can ensure your procedures on electrical safety are compliant. Read more of the article: Electrical Safety: Is it time to review your procedures?
Housing providers need to have safe operating procedures in place in order to prepare staff to effectively participate in fire prevention. Read these tips on what to include. Read more of the article: Fire Safety: What to include in safe work procedures
Not all workplace injuries are immediately obvious. Some injuries develop over time and symptoms may not show up until later. Learn how to protect workers from common injuries before they become serious health and safety concerns in the future. Read more of the article: Act now to prevent future workplace injuries
Do you know what to do when you find a needle, syringe, or other “sharp” in your community? As a landlord, you need to know to safely handle these materials to protect your tenants and staff. Read more of the article: What would you do? Handling ‘sharps’ in your community
As we move from WHMIS 1988 to the new WHMIS 2015, find out how what exactly is changing and how you can remain compliant during the transition period. Read more of the article: Out with the old, in with the new: Moving to WHMIS 2015
