Expertise for a New Era of Social Housing
The community housing landscape is shifting as we move towards modernization. ONPHA engaged in a research project to explore what competencies will be needed in this new era of housing in Ontario.
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Read MoreDiversify Your Board with These Steps
Struggling to recruit diverse, qualified board members? Check out these practical tips and promising practices.
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Read MoreNational Housing Co-Investment Fund: Repair and Renewal
The Repair and Renewal Stream of the NHCIF will offer over $3 billion in low-interest loans and $2.26 in direct contributions across Canada. Find out more details on how to apply.
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Read MoreStronger Together: Formation of the Canadian Alliance of Non-Profit Housing Associations
Provincial non-profit housing associations have come together to create a new Alliance.
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Read MoreNational Housing Co-Investment Fund: What We Know So Far
Exploring what we know so far about the $13.2 billion National Housing Co-Investment Fund and application process.
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Benefits for Employees Over 65: Changes to Your Obligations
A recent Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (OHRC) —Talos vs. Grand Erie District School Board — will impact the common practice of ending benefits for employees over the age of 65. Find out what this might mean for housing providers.
Using Research to Drive Innovation in the Community Housing Sector
Housing experts weigh in on how we can use research to seize new opportunities and move us into the future.
Is My Organization Financially Healthy?
Community housing providers find themselves in an exciting time of historic government investment in our sector. At the same time, we are also facing the challenges of end of operating agreements/mortgages and heightened expectations and requirements from funders. Now more than ever we will need sound financial oversight.
The Ministry of Housing’s New Standard Lease
We are a non-profit housing provider, are we required to use the Ministry of Housing’s new standard lease after April 30?
Clearing up the Confusion about Cannabis Pt. 2
The use of recreational and medical cannabis has raised a number of questions for non-profit housing providers. To help clear up some of the confusion, we’re answering your most common questions on this issue.
Bed Bugs in a Cluttered Unit
Question: A bedbug infestation has taken place in one of our units. The unit is overcrowded with the tenant’s belongings, and we have been told by the exterminator that pest control treatment cannot be completed unless a significant amount is cleared out. The tenant will not cooperate in emptying their unit. As a landlord, do I have authority to remove contents from the unit?
Clearing up the Confusion about Cannabis Pt.1
The use of recreational and medical cannabis is a hot topic in Ontario right now, and it has raised a number of questions for non-profit housing providers. To help clear up some of the confusion, we’re answering your most common questions on the issue.
Patricia Mueller on Homes First Society’s Big Win
It’s awards season again, and ONPHA’s 2018 Awards program is now accepting nominations. To kick things off...
Taking stock of the past year: Coming together through a whirlwind of change
With all that’s happened in the affordable housing sector over the past year, it seems like community...
Navigating the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Process
ONPHA previously wrote about how Ontario’s property tax system does not treat non-profit...
Member Support Question: Storing Scooters
Question: One of our tenants has recently acquired a scooter for mobility but we’re not sure how to accommodate it. What steps should we take?
Preparing for the 2018 Provincial Election
Now that the federal government has delivered the National Housing Strategy, we need the Province to build...
Governance Standards: Thoughts from Ireland
Though Ontario’s housing system does not currently have common standards across Service Manager areas, these could potentially be introduced as part of the new modernized framework. Take a look at Ireland’s standards and consider what this might look like in our own context.
Expiring Operating Agreements: Proactive Planning
Many housing providers across Canada are already living the reality of the end of their original operating...