Ask Member Support: Verifying Net Income under the New Rent-Geared-to-Income Rules
ONPHA’s team of experts answer a member question around verifying net income under Ontario’s new, simplified rent-geared-to-income rules.
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Read More9 ways the community housing sector innovated in 2021
Get inspired by these creative solutions that housing providers found to support their tenants and communities, and learn more about the projects that are making a difference in the sector.
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Read MoreOpening Doors Through Housing: 2021 Conference Highlights
In November we welcomed over 670 delegates to the virtual ONPHA Conference. See some highlights from the event and save the date for next year!
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Read MoreEnding Veteran Homelessness: The Impact of Community Housing
As we continue our reflections from Remembrance Day and look ahead to National Housing Week, we’re exploring the role our sector plays in supporting and honouring our veterans.
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Read MoreFinancial Literacy Month Tips: Your Essential Investing Guide
November is Financial Literacy Month, and to set ONPHA members and tenants up for future financial success, Wealthsimple Foundation is sharing its strategy for embracing an easy (and impactful!) approach for investing.
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What you need to know about the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
After over 10 years, the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) will be proclaimed into force on October 19, 2021. Non-profits will have three years to review, update, and file governing documents (articles & letters patent) with the Ontario government. Here’s a snapshot of what you need to know to get started.
Creating solutions for a sustainable future: The 2021 ONPHA Conference
Get a preview of day three of the 2021 Conference and hear Director of Operations Andrew McKenzie’s insights on sector sustainability
Unlocking financial opportunities for ONPHA members and tenants
It’s back to school season, a time when many tenants and their families can feel the pinch. Read on to learn more about financial opportunities for families to enable brighter future for the next generation.
What the federal election results could mean for housing in Ontario
The federal Liberal Party has secured another minority government in the 2021 election. What could these results mean for community housing in Ontario? Read on!
Community housing development: Financial basics
Get tips on the financial basics of developing community housing from Cahdco, Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation’s development corporation.
Putting the focus on people: The 2021 ONPHA Conference
Get a preview of day two of the 2021 Conference and hear Centre for Housing Excellence Senior Manager Helen Harris’ insights on the importance of people-centred housing solutions.
Vote Housing: An Ontario Perspective
ONPHA has recently joined the Vote Housing campaign to address housing affordability and end homelessness in Canada for the 2021 Federal Election.
But what is Vote Housing? And what does it mean in the Ontario housing context?
Community housing development: Renewal, repair, regeneration, and new development
Learn about Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation’s Capital Regeneration Strategy and its plans for renewal, repair, regeneration, and development.
Community housing for the future: Taking collective action toward resiliency
Community housing in Ontario is at a critical moment in history. Read on to learn about ONPHA’s Solutions Lab on Community housing for the future: Taking collective action toward resiliency, a collaborative, future-oriented dialogue on Ontario’s community housing system.
Risk management for boards: Protecting your organization
Protecting an organization from risk is one of the most important responsibilities of a non-profit board. Read on to learn more about risk management and the steps involved in creating an effective risk management strategy.
Leading the future of community housing: The 2021 ONPHA Conference
Get a preview of day one of the 2021 Conference and hear ONPHA CEO Marlene Coffey’s insights into how we’ll examine systemic solutions and prepare for the future of the community housing sector.
Ask Member Support: Occupant or tenant?
One of our tenants has moved his daughter and her children into his unit on an emergency basis. If she starts to pay a portion of rent and is included in the father’s rent calculation, would she be considered a tenant? Read on to see the answer.
Updates from the Landlord and Tenant Board
The LTB, with the input of key stakeholders, has recently undertaken a series of changes aimed at improving access to and modernizing its services. Read on to see the latest updates.
The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: Preparing your organization for change
The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), passed in 2010, is scheduled to come into effect later this year. Read on to learn about some of the changes you can expect to see when ONCA comes into force.