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Managing Your Risk
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”) provides no-fault workplace insurance for employees suffering from a work related injury and/or illness. The insurance program has traditionally been funded by employer contributions, which have been mandatory since 1997.
…CONDOMINIUM ACT REVIEW - It Is Not Too Late To Have Your Say On Stage One Findings
It is not too late to make a contribution to the next stage of review of Ontario's condominium legislation!
…CONDOMINIUM ACT REVIEW - Supporting Materials of Stage One Findings Released
Supporting materials surrounding the Stage One Findings Report in respect of the Government of Ontario's ongoing review of the Condominium Act, 1998 have now been released to the public. These materials include reports from the Residents' Panel and Stakeholders' Roundtable, as well as summaries of the Public Information Sessions and …
Making the Most of Mediation: How To Be Comfortable In Your Mediation Session
Mediation is a process that is driven by the parties. It stands to reason, then, that the parties participating get out of it what they put into it. To make the most of mediation, it is helpful if those taking part are comfortable and sufficiently prepared. What follows are some …
DID YOU KNOW? Facts about Valentine's Day
Re-printed from didyouknowarchive.com via Aveni, Anthony. 2003. The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Seasonal Holidays. New York, NY: Oxford University Press for general interest and entertainment purposes only.
…What Is Tarion?
The Ontario New Home Plan – How to Practically Manage and Navigate the System for Condominium Corporations (3 part series)
…Why Use a Condominium Mediator?
There are differing views as to the degree of specialized knowledge that a mediator should have in respect of the subject matter of a dispute. Unless some form of evaluative mediation is involved, this stands to reason. As the mediator is not imposing any …
Municipal Responsibility
At last fall’s ACMO/CCI-T Condominium Conference, the question was raised as to the role of municipalities in creating healthy condominium communities, particularly given that condominium corporations are becoming more and more prominent across Ontario. The City of Toronto’s recent launch of a consultation that seeks to engage condominium occupants to …
DID YOU KNOW? Facts about the Year of the Snake
Reprinted from elephantjournal.com via papelcouture.com via Jana on Pinterest, by Jennifer Bonnetto, for general interest and entertainment purposes only.
…The Successes of "Failed" Mediation
In assessing the competency of a mediator, many look to “success rate” – typically, the percentage of mediations where a settlement was reached. While achieving settlement may certainly be a desirable outcome for those taking part in mediation, whether or not a settlement is achieved is not within the power …
