Is it time to slow the roll?Checking in on the City of Edmonton’s New Waste Rollout, the Challenges Condos Face, and Potential Solutions Written by: Katy Campbell Condos face a rocky transition as the City of Edmonton rolls out new waste collection policies in multifamily buildings, marked by overflowing bins and rising costs. A year…
A First Look at Bill 30Exciting New Legislative Changes for the Condo Community Written by: Katy Campbell The introduction of Bill 30, the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, marks a historic moment for Alberta’s condo landscape, with the introduction of a long awaited dispute resolution tribunal and many other changes. This proposed legislation includes…
PRESS RELEASE CCI North Alberta Pleased to Support Needed Condominium Act Reforms Nov 4, 2024 The Canadian Condominium Institute, North Alberta Chapter (CCINA), is pleased to stand in support of Bill 30, The Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, introduced today in Alberta’s legislature. The amendments to the Condominium Property Act included in this bill will increase consumer protection and improve…
Shaping Alberta's Condo Future Report from CCI North Alberta’s Government Advocacy Committee The dedicated volunteers on our Government Advocacy Committee bring recommendations, expertise, and the collective voice of our members to the forefront as they advocate for what matters most to the condo community. The committee continues to play a pivotal role in shaping policies…
by Anand Sharma & Amanda Henry Anand is President of CCI North Alberta and the Co-Chair of the Government Advocacy Committee. Amanda is the past Executive Director of CCI North Alberta The Long and Winding Road: Advocacy for Alberta’s Condominium Community Change isn’t easy, and nowhere is that more true than when amending legislation and…
Federal Budget 2022 – Highlights for CCI Members The federal budget was released last week, with the key themes of growing the economy and improving affordability for Canadian families. There are a number of initiatives that could impact condominiums and homeowners as a whole. Highlights relevant to condominium owners and business partners include: A number…
Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal Update Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal Not Proceeding in 2022 In March, condominium stakeholder organizations were invited to a meeting with the Minister of Service Alberta. Minister Glubish confirmed that while the government remains committed to implementing the Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal, the resources are not available to move forward this year.…