Proposal
Consultation on Proposed Regulations Regarding Condo Owners' Meetings and Expansion of the Condominium Authority Tribunal's Jurisdiction to Include Owners' Meetings
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg 48/01
O. Reg. 179/17
O. Reg. 179/17
Instrument Type:
Proposal
Bill or Act:
Condominium Act, 1998
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry is exploring bringing into force some amendments to the Condo Act that were enacted in 2015 under the Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015, Schedule 1 (PCOA), but which are not in force. These PCOA provisions relate to owners' meetings and can be viewed in the attached document explaining the proposed changes.
The Ministry is also proposing amendments to regulations under the Condo Act that would support the proclamation of these PCOA provisions. These regulatory amendments are also explained in the attached document.
In addition, the Ministry is proposing regulatory amendments to expand the jurisdiction of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) so that it may resolve disputes relating to condo owners' meetings. These proposed regulatory amendments are summarized in the attached document as well.
The Ministry welcomes your feedback. You may submit your comments through the Regulatory Registry, or by mail to the address provided below.
The Ministry is also proposing amendments to regulations under the Condo Act that would support the proclamation of these PCOA provisions. These regulatory amendments are also explained in the attached document.
In addition, the Ministry is proposing regulatory amendments to expand the jurisdiction of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) so that it may resolve disputes relating to condo owners' meetings. These proposed regulatory amendments are summarized in the attached document as well.
The Ministry welcomes your feedback. You may submit your comments through the Regulatory Registry, or by mail to the address provided below.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The Ministry is conducting a Regulatory Impact Analysis.
To further inform this analysis, the Ministry is seeking feedback on the potential costs and impacts associated with the proposal, including any potential operating and administrative costs for condo corporations and businesses supporting condo corporations. A key objective of the proposal is to strengthen governance and accountability within condo communities by clarifying processes related to requisitioning, calling and holding owners' meetings, and enabling a cost-effective method of resolving disputes related to owners' meetings through the CAT.
The Ministry is particularly interested in insights regarding the anticipated financial implications for businesses, potential benefits for condo communities, and any challenges that may arise during implementation. Where possible, please provide examples or evidence to support your views.
To further inform this analysis, the Ministry is seeking feedback on the potential costs and impacts associated with the proposal, including any potential operating and administrative costs for condo corporations and businesses supporting condo corporations. A key objective of the proposal is to strengthen governance and accountability within condo communities by clarifying processes related to requisitioning, calling and holding owners' meetings, and enabling a cost-effective method of resolving disputes related to owners' meetings through the CAT.
The Ministry is particularly interested in insights regarding the anticipated financial implications for businesses, potential benefits for condo communities, and any challenges that may arise during implementation. Where possible, please provide examples or evidence to support your views.
Further Information:
Proposal Description
Proposal Number:
25-MPBSD001
Posting Date:
January 24, 2025
Comments Due Date:
March 10, 2025
Contact Address:
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Policy and Governance Branch
56 Wellesley Street West, 6th Floor
Toronto, ON
M7A 1C1
For inquiries about this consultation, please contact ONcondo@ontario.ca
Policy and Governance Branch
56 Wellesley Street West, 6th Floor
Toronto, ON
M7A 1C1
For inquiries about this consultation, please contact ONcondo@ontario.ca