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
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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: tips for making your gardens safe
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
The arrival of COVID-19 has brought with it a set of unprecedented challenges for housing providers, not the least of which is ensuring a safe environment for tenants and staff. We’ve outlined some of the protocols ONPHA Members have adopted to keep their properties and workspaces as safe as possible during the pandemic. Read more of the article: Adapting to COVID-19: health and safety practices for housing providers
While necessary, social distancing restrictions are proving difficult for many. We talked to community housing providers across Ontario to see what they’re doing to keep tenants connected and informed while helping to reduce social isolation. Read more of the article: Maintaining tenant engagement and building community under social distancing
News comes rapidly as Ontario and Quebec take their first steps to loosen restrictions on social distancing. In this In Case You Missed It news roundup, our focus is on Ontario re-opening its economy and what ONPHA’s doing to support you. Read more of the article: In Case You Missed It: May 7, 2020