A guide to understand what’s changing under the Housing Services Act
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.
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Read MoreWhat the major Ontario party platforms say about affordable housing
Election Day in Ontario is almost here! Find out what the major party platforms have committed to affordable housing.
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Read MoreThree simple ways to advocate for affordable housing this election
As Ontario’s housing crisis worsens, our provincial government must take action to build, protect, and support deeply affordable housing. Here’s how you can advocate!
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Read MoreCutting Down on Waste: A Look at Ottawa Community Housing’s Composting Pilot
Ottawa Community Housing Corporation are taking over the Blog to share about their new waste diversion program that has reduced garbage output by 40% in on of their buildings.
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Read MoreONPHA’s rapid response: 2022 Ontario Budget
The provincial government has released the 2022 Ontario Budget: Ontario’s Plan to Build, ahead of the June 2 election. Read ONPHA’s rapid response and stay tuned for our in-depth analysis.
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Get ready for in-person networking
For many of us it’s been two years of Zoom calls and Facetime. As restrictions lift, are you ready for in-person networking again? Here are some tips to help.
5 reasons why you should nominate for the ONPHA Awards
What better way to recognize and celebrate accomplishments than with awards of recognition? Nominations are now open until May 31!
ONPHA’s initial response: 2022 Federal Budget
The 2022 Federal Budget was released on April 7. Read ONPHA’s initial response to the new investments in affordable housing.
Before you build the housing, build support
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!
ONPHA’s initial analysis: New community housing regulatory framework
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.
3 Tips to Help Recruit and Retain Leaders in Community Housing
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.
Who knew? Affordable Housing Grows on Trees
Element5 are taking over the blog to share about a sustainable, Ontario-grown affordable housing solution using modular design and solid wood.
Loose papers, tangled cords, and yesterday’s leftovers, OH MY! Time to spring clean your workspace.
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.
Expanding housing options for survivors of intimate partner violence: Five key findings
WomanACT share their new research on housing options that enable survivors to remain in their home with the perpetrator removed.
Confronting Black Problems: An Interdisciplinary Approach
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.
Meeting the new demands of a new workforce in 2022
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.
Building a culture of inclusion within your organization
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.
Implementing Anti-Racist Initiatives in your Organization
See how 3 housing organizations are leading the way in the community housing sector for anti-racism work
Black History Month: Learn and Grow
Black History Month is one opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black Canadians who make our country great. It’s also a time for growth and learning. We’ve compiled resources that can help grow our understanding of Black history and the issues facing Black communities today.