Join Us for a CCI Toronto Networking Dinner
With a focus on: Creating Community Newsletters

Wednesday April 7th, 2010
CCI Toronto is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for Condo Presidents and Board members to interact with each other and with industry experts. Come and join us for dinner and round table discussions.

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Condo of the Year Award
CCI invites all corporations to enter the Condo of the Year contest.

A corporation which has achieved excellence in one or more of the contest criteria is definitely in the running. Share your success with the condo community!

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2009-2010 Education Course Dates

Condo 101 Course
Fall – F101 - Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Winter –W101 - Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Spring – S101 - Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Condo 200 Course
Fall – F200 - Tuesday, Sept 29th, Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, 2009
Winter – W200 - Saturday, February 20th & 27th, 2010

Condo 201 Course
Fall – F201 - Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Spring – S201 - Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Condo 300 Course
Spring – S300 - Tuesday, May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, & May 25th, 2010

HST Update – CCI Toronto Continues to Work
with Government to Support Condo Owners
by Armand Conant, B.Eng, LL.B., D.E.S.S.
President, CCI Toronto and Area Chapter

Over the past several months the work of the Government Relations has taken on a new sense of urgency and importance with the announcement of the HST.  As outlined on page 33 of the Fall issue of the CondoVoice (PDF) the Committee has met numerous Cabinet Ministers and other high level officials in Ministries including Consumer and Business Services, Transportation, Revenue and Finance. Our continued message on behalf of condo owners across the province focuses on our opposition to the inequities the HST will create for condo owners. The growing force behind this opposition was witnessed at the ACMO lunch in September 2009 when over 400 attendees flooded the venue to hear MPP Yasir Naqvi, John Warren and myself speak on the issue of HST.  Since that time, the Government Relations Committee has met, along with other industry leaders, to develop and submit several specific recommendations to the government, which would ease the HST burden on condo owners. These recommendations were discussed at the recent HST seminar offered free of charge to all CCI members on November 19th, 2009.

When the government announced that the Bill would be introduced into the Legislature on November 16th, the Committee was contacted by the office of the Leader of the Opposition Party and Dean McCabe and myself were present to stand with Conservative Leader, Tim Hudak and other stakeholder groups at a planned news conference.  Subsequent to that news conference, I appeared on the show Focus Ontario which aired on Saturday November 21st.  Appearing with me was a representative from the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association who spoke in support of the HST, while I, as President of CCI Toronto spoke on its significant impact on condominium owners. To view a video link to this interview click here. The work of the Committee on the HST issue is not yet over and we will continue our efforts in support of all Ontario Condo owners.

Important Updates from the City of Toronto
Re Waste Levy Fees and Recycling
Some owners have recently inquired about the rules that would apply and the changes they could expect if they choose private waste collection instead of City waste collection. The City of Toronto wants to ensure you have the relevant facts to help you make an informed decision...

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