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2016 ONPHA
CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
THE BASICS
SESSION
FORMAT
OUR ASSETS
LEARN
Practical knowledge sessions
featuring lecture-style presentations.
SHARE
Case studies that provide examples
of projects and/or programs that
non-profit housing providers have
launched in their communities, and
the outcomes of these initiatives.
A combination of presentation and
group discussion.
PRACTICE
Interactive learning, which allows
attendees to participate in a
workshop activity or discussion and
receive feedback from their peers and
the instructor(s).
EXPLORE
These take delegates offsite for a tour
or site visit. Experience non-profit
housing communities first-hand!
IMAGINE
A deep-dive exploration of
challenging issues facing the sector
that will be used to inform ONPHA’s
future work. For experienced housing
professionals and board members.
SESSIONS BY
STREAM & FORMAT
104
Get to know your
housing programs
109
A landlord’s responsibilities
under the RTA
201
Good governance: How to
effectively lead a non-profit
209
An introduction to the
Landlord and Tenant Board
301
Human resources:
Trends and best practices
304
Show me the money:
Finance for boards
402
A beginner’s guide to
pest management
410
End of operating agreements:
How to prepare and evolve
502
Housing Services Act 101
504
Avoiding eviction: How to
support challenging tenants
601
Unit inspections:
How, when and why?
606
Hoarding: A holistic approach
101
Mind the vacancy gap: Peel
Living’s 24-hour unit turnover
103
From boiler room to
boardroom: How natural
gas savings can boost
your bottom line
110
Bus tour: Bringing it local
202
Sprinkler retrofits: Meeting
changing requirements
203
Designing for
transformational change
310
Green energy efficiency
and new technologies
in non-profit housing
403
Concepts and case studies:
Energy efficiency for
non-profit housing providers
405
Future proofing your
housing for accessibility
503
Tendering: Tips and
best practices
507
The Hansen affordable
housing development journey
602
Creating a road map
to affordable housing
development
603
Lining up the ducks:
Energy, occupant satisfaction
and environmental
performance in affordable
multi-unit residential buildings
605
Securing the future:
Investing fundamentals
for housing providers
608
Deciding the future
of our assets