Advocacy Report – April 2026

Condominium Property Act Updates: A Major Step Forward for Alberta’s Condo Sector

February marked a significant milestone for Alberta’s condominium community, as long-anticipated changes to the Condominium Property Act were officially proclaimed into law on February 15th.

Updated regulations have also been released to reflect these amendments. For those who keep printed reference materials, now is the time to ensure your copies are up to date!

These legislative updates introduce a range of important improvements designed to modernize and strengthen condominium governance across the province. Among the most notable changes are the launch of a condominium dispute resolution tribunal, new requirements for technical analysis in new developments, enhanced clarity around chargebacks, and updates to voting procedures.

Collectively, these measures aim to improve transparency, accountability, and fairness for condominium corporations, boards, and owners alike.

This progress is the result of sustained advocacy and collaboration. We extend our sincere congratulations to our government advocacy committee members, past and present, for their dedication and persistence in helping bring these changes to fruition. We also wish to thank the Minister and the staff at Service Alberta for their engagement, consultation, and commitment throughout this process.

Education remains a key priority as these changes come into effect. We appreciate all those who attended our recent information sessions and contributed to meaningful discussions on implementation.

Additional learning opportunities are on the horizon, including further education sessions at ACE on May 9th. For those who were unable to attend earlier sessions, recordings are available in the members-only section of the document library on the CCI North Alberta website.

While this is a positive step forward, there are still areas that require attention. One key concern relates to the fee structure for the new tribunal, which is currently calculated on a per-unit basis using all units registered with Land Titles.

This includes not only residential units but also parking stalls, storage units, and even mailboxes when they are separately titled. As a result, some condominium corporations may face disproportionately higher costs depending on how their development was originally registered.

This has raised valid concerns regarding fairness and equity among owners. We have brought this issue forward to the Minister and will continue to monitor its impact as the first tribunal fee invoices are issued.