Toronto Condo Show is happening May 28, 29, 30 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

ACMO Members interested in having a booth at the condo show should contact the organisers. Details for exhibiting are available on the Condo Show website.

ACMO and CCI Toronto are pleased to present a sample disclaimer for use by ACMO members on HRTC receipts.  We would like to thank the following people for their expertise and input: Armand Conant, President, CCI Toronto, and Stephen Chesney, Parker Garber & Chesney, LLP.

“The HRTC is subject to the eligibility criteria established by the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”).  Neither management nor the Corporation express any opinion or make any representations or guarantee with respect to the owner’s eligibility for the HRTC, whether or not the expenditures qualify as “eligible expenditures” or the tax credit amount, if any, the owner could be entitled to under the HRTC. Each owner assumes all risk with respect to any HRTC credit they may claim and should seek advice from their own tax advisor prior to including any such claim in their tax return. Owners are further advised that any claim for the tax credit is subject to audit and verification by the CRA and may therefore be subject to change.“

This January and February are presenting some challenges that are new to the Property Management industry and Condominium Managers in particular. Specifically it is trying to decipher the rules surrounding the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) which was introduced by the Federal Government as part of the stimulus plan in the 2009 Federal budget.

An overview of the HRTC is too long to include as part of this information bulletin, and most if not all of you are aware of the purpose of the credit and the rules surrounding it. For those interested in reviewing the rules and guidelines you can visit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/hrtc to view the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website.After reviewing the site you may have questions regarding how this tax incentive affects Condominium Management firms. On behalf of the ACMO2000 Corporate Members, and in conjunction with CCI Toronto & Area Chapter, ACMO retained a lawyer specializing in tax law to coordinate a meeting with CRA representatives in order to address many question submitted by our members regarding the legal interpretation of the HRTC rules and how they affect the practical management of Condominium Corporations. This meeting was also attended by an Auditor specializing in condominium accounting and taxation.

Linked below are the 15 questions which formed the basis of our discussion and a summary of the answers that CRA representatives provided.

15 Questions about the HRTC update

Waterloo Region Record

Disability Legal Victory and the Affect on Condominium Corporations

Thursday, Feb. 4th — 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

The Old Mill Inn, Toronto - Breakfast and Lunch Included

Ontario’s new Green Energy Act and Feed-in Tarrifs (FIT) are sparking great interest in local wind power, solar electric, and geothermal heating and cooling projects. Incentives have also recently increased for solar hot water and the province may soon have a standard offer program for combined heat and power. Have you been considering green energy options? Wondering if it is right for your building? Are you curious about what systems cost and what you can save or earn?  To learn more click here!

Multi-Residential Diversion Region of Peel Perspective
Peter Kalogerakos
Technical Analyst, Waste Program Planning

Waste Management Program Changes, Fees, and New Diversion Programs
Vincent Sferrazza
Director, Policy & Planning
Solid Waste Management Services
City of Toronto

Recycling in Multi Unit Buildings
Doug King
Metro Group

Condominium managers have joined the queue of disgruntled taxpayers in their bid to find ways to soften the blow of the harmonized sales tax (HST) on operating costs and condo fees.

Continue reading at http://www.nationalpost.com/homes/story.html?id=2035959 or download the PDF here.

It was a popular meeting about an unpopular subject.

More than 400 condominium consultants, managers and owners turned out for a discussion about Ontario's proposed harmonized sales tax organized by the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario.

source: http://www.thestar.com/article/676819

Two large condominium associations say it's "unfortunate" that they were not consulted to participate in the drafting of a bill that calls for major changes to the existing Condominium Act.

The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) and the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) say they were not asked for their input into Bill 186, Condominium Protection Act (2009), introduced as a private member's bill by Trinity-Spadina MPP Rosario Marchese in June.

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HST Premier Response

2009 ACMO Member Award Recipients

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National Post June 30 2009

Target 70 - Solid Waste Management Services

Green Bin Program & Waste Diversion Strategies for Multi-Unit Residential Dwellings - Solid Waste Management Services

City of Toronto Multi-Unit (MU) Recycling Research Highlights Presentation - Ipsos Public Affairs

Proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and estimated impact on Condominiums in Ontario

Student lifeguards owed thousands

Incoming ACMO board announces new initiatves

Go Green and Go Home

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Springfest '09 ACMO member presentation

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Consequences of Opting out of City Collection - A City of Toronto Letter to Multi-Unit Owners

City of Toronto Letter on the Free In-Unit Blue Bin Ordering Process

City of Toronto Sample In-Unit Recycling Container Order Card

Letter Shared by a Member of the Greater Toronto Apartment Association Explaining to their Residents the Need to Participate in Recycling

Congratulations to this year's ACMO Award Recipients!

President's Award

Bruno Suppa, Corpland Contracting Limited

Manager of the Year Award

Catherine Murdock, DEL Property Management Inc.

Dean McCabe, Brookfield Residential Services Limited

Corporate Member of the Year

ICC Property Management Ltd.

Associate of the Year

Jason Tower, Waste Solutions Group

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ACMO is pleased to announce that Shiu Pong/Progressive Plus (Mississauga) and Times Property Management Inc. (Richmond Hill) have achieved ACMO 2000 Certification.

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ACMO Members are invited to regional information sessions the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) are holding regarding residential sprinklers. The information sessions stem from changes MMAH is proposing to the Ontario Building Code that would require residential sprinklers installed in all newly constructed residential buildings higher than three storeys. Please consider inviting other stakeholders you feel should be represented at these sessions. More information is available at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website at www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca/Page2993.aspx and www.ofm.gov.on.ca.

Final Regulations to the Energy Conservation Leadership Act were announced by the Ministry of Energy.

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the new positions on the 2007-2008 ACMO Board of Directors were elected

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ACMO participated in a Thunder Bay Golf Tournament

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ACMO presented several membership awards during our June 1 luncheon.

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Percel Inc. Achieves ACMO 2000 Certification.

Twelve Condominium Management Companies Now ACMO 2000 Certified. For full details click here.

ACMO is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2006/2007 Board of Directors.

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We are very proud of our new website (www.acmo.org) that went live in late April 2006.

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At the end of February 2005, Toronto City Council adopted the recommendation of the City of Toronto Works Committee to endorse a Waste Reduction Levy for multi family residential buildings. ACMO feels it is incumbent on Managers to bring this initiative to the attention of directors and homeowners. (for further information click here).