The ONPHA team is excited to build on the work we did in 2020 and we’re using our experience and lessons learned to inform our strategies for 2021. We have a lot to accomplish this year and we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and get to it. Read on to see ONPHA’s New Year’s resolutions. Read more of the article: ONPHA’s New Year’s resolutions
2020 has been an unpredictable, challenging and transformative year. ONPHA has been working hard to support its members and advocate to all levels of government for increased supports and funding opportunities for housing providers. Read on to see some of our biggest wins from this year. Read more of the article: 2020: ONPHA’s year in review
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?
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
On July 1, 2020, changes to the way rent-geared-to-income (RGI) is administered are set to come into effect as part of the Ontario government’s Community Housing Renewal Strategy (CHRS). Learn about these changes and how ONPHA can help your organization adjust. Read more of the article: The New, Simplified World of RGI Administration
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
