ONPHA Blog

Every development project faces at least some resistance. What steps can you take to attract allies and manage relationships well for a successful project? Read on! Read more of the article: Before you build the housing, build support 

Ontario has released the long-awaited regulatory changes under the Housing Services Act, 2011. Read ONPHA's initial analysis of the new framework, which sets the stage for the future of our sector. Read more of the article: ONPHA’s initial analysis: New community housing regulatory framework 

As boards plan for a complex and ever-changing future, how can current leaders attract and keep directors with the skills, experience, and passion needed to lead the organization? Here are 3 great tips we learned at the 2021 ONPHA Conference. Read more of the article: 3 Tips to Help Recruit and Retain Leaders in Community Housing

Element5 are taking over the blog to share about a sustainable, Ontario-grown affordable housing solution using modular design and solid wood. Read more of the article: Who knew? Affordable Housing Grows on Trees

It's not easy to find time to spring clean our workspaces when the community housing sector keeps us so busy! These tips can help make it easy for us to get organized for spring. Read more of the article: Loose papers, tangled cords, and yesterday’s leftovers, OH MY! Time to spring clean your workspace.

WomanACT share their new research on housing options that enable survivors to remain in their home with the perpetrator removed. Read more of the article: Expanding housing options for survivors of intimate partner violence

Under Bill 184, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is proposing changes to the Housing Services Act. Check out what's new and what you need to know. Read more of the article: A guide to understand what’s changing under the Housing Services Act   

The Toronto Community Housing hope to positively impact the lives and experiences of Black tenants and staff. Learn about their strategy to embed an anti-Black racism lens into all aspects of their work. Read more of the article: Confronting Black Problems: An Interdisciplinary Approach 

COVID-19’s knock-on effects — the labour shortage and declining employee engagement — will require organizations to make wellbeing a guiding principle for their teams. Here are a few trends we expect to see in 2022. Read more of the article: Meeting the new demands of a new workforce in 2022 

If we want to see positive change in our workplaces and in our sector, ensuring equal representation at the leadership level can be a great place to start. Learn about how you can help build a culture of inclusion within your own organization.    Read more of the article: Building a culture of inclusion within your organization