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This year, we’ve faced unprecedented changes to the way we live and work. ONPHA has been offering online courses since 2005. With 15 years of experience under our belt, we’re more than ready to help you meet your professional development goals. Read more of the article: Build your skillset with ONPHA’s online courses
As the need for social distancing wears on, it may no longer be feasible to put off less urgent maintenance work, fire inspections, and general unit inspections. So how can housing providers conduct repairs and inspections while protecting the health of residents, staff, and contractors? Read more of the article: Conducting unit entries during COVID-19
Can you explain the new minimum rent rules and in particular, please clarify how rent is calculated for tenants who are currently paying less than the new minimum rent and how the new minimum rent applies to OW and ODSP recipients and how utility adjustments factor in? Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: Minimum rent increases
Learn more about Stage 3 of the Province's Reopening Plan and how the relaxed restrictions may impact community housing provider services and operations. Read more of the article: What you need to know about Stage 3 of Ontario’s Reopening Plan
Businesses across the province are entering and preparing to enter Stage 3 of the Province’s reopening plan. Read on to learn about how ONPHA's new resource can help you plan a safe return to work. Read more of the article: A guide for reopening your workplace
My organization is looking at the various COVID-19 government assistance/relief programs. I have been looking into the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy but I need more information. Can you tell me if non-profit housing providers are eligible, and if so, are the funds received from this program taxable? Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: Impacts of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Learn about how ONPHA membership is an essential tool to help community housing providers weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more of the article: Membership during a pandemic: how does it make a difference?
On April 25, 2020 the Province lifted some COVID-19 restrictions, allowing community gardens to open. Are you opening up your community gardening space or considering implementing a garden for the first time? Read on to learn about ways you can do so safely and in line with public health restrictions. Read more of the article: Community gardening during a pandemic
Is your Annual General Meeting (AGM) coming up? What does that mean for your organization during the COVID-19 pandemic? Read on to find out how you can still hold your AGM and get tips and tools for running effective virtual meetings. Read more of the article: Virtual AGMs: what you need to know
Our building is currently smoke-free. How can we accommodate tenants who are self-isolating due to COVID-19 so they can use tobacco and/or cannabis safely without affecting others’ rights to a smoke-free environment? Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: Self-isolating tenants smoking in their units
