ACMO and CCI-Toronto Joint Government Relation Committee Are Excited about the Ontario Government's announcement to Launch Condominium Review Consultations

TORONTO, June 8, 2012 /CNW/ - The Ministry of Consumer Services today announced opening public consultations to review the Condominium Act, 1998.  The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) and the Canadian Condominium Institute, Toronto Chapter (CCI-T) are pleased with the government's desire and willingness to work with all industry representatives and believes working in close cooperation and collaboration with government will achieve the best results for all parties.

The review will directly engage the entire condominium community, including owners, residents, developers and property managers.  Members of the condominium community will have the opportunity to speak about their issues, hear the concerns of others and work together to develop solutions.  Details of the public engagement process and information about how to participate will be announced this summer.

"The Canadian Condominium Institute - Toronto and Area Chapter is pleased that the Ontario government has officially announced the opening of the Condominium Act, 1998 for a complete review.  We congratulate the government in starting the process and also for approaching it in a new and innovative way which is intended to dramatically reduce the usual time it takes to create and pass new legislation, while allowing those who are most affected by the legislation to decide its future.  CCI looks forward to continuing to work with the government so that the best legislation possible is created to help ensure a fair and vibrant condominium community for the future," said Bill Thompson, President, Canadian Condominium Institute (Toronto and Area Chapter)

"The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario is thrilled that the Government of Ontario has recognized this is the appropriate time to review and update the Condominium Act, 1998. We believe that changes are needed to reflect condominium living in today's environment and to ensure that this legislation is designed to meet the needs of the industry in the years to come. As the Association representing professionalism in this rapidly growing industry ACMO is excited to be a part of a new consultative process that includes all stakeholders. We look forward to working with the Government on changes that will provide consumers with important protections and ensure that Ontario remains a leader in the condominium industry in North America." Dean McCabe, President, Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario.

About ACMO

The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario was formed in 1977 to represent the collective aims of all condominium managers. ACMO's Mission is to enhance the condominium management profession in Ontario by advancing the quality performance of Condominium property managers and management companies. ACMO provides training courses in Ontario Colleges and approved property management companies that are required learning for professional condominium managers leading to the recognized professional designation Registered Condominium Manager (RCM). The Association's commitment to high standards of professional and business practices is further evidenced in the corporate certification ACMO 2000.

About CCI

Established in 1982, the Canadian Condominium Institute leads the National condominium industry by providing education, information, awareness and access to expertise by and for our members. Comprised of fifteen national chapters, including a very active Toronto and Area Chapter, CCI represents condominium owners, boards of directors, professionals and trades serving the condominium industry. Coast to Coast...we are your condo connection!

Association of Condominium Managers, Amanda Curtis, Executive Director - 905-826-6890

Canadian Condominium Institute - Toronto & Area Chapter, Lynn Morrovat, Operations Manager - [phone] Ext 110