by Jillian Siskind | Aug 9, 2021 | Construction, Featured, Regulatory
Ontario’s home-building industry significantly changed on Feb. 1 as the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) started operations. The new agency takes over the regulatory and licensing functions previously carried out by the Tarion Warranty Corporation, and I...
by Jillian Siskind | Nov 2, 2020 | Real Estate, Regulatory
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the sales team at Sotheby’s International Realty to discuss legal considerations for realtors when dealing with new home sales. It’s a changing landscape for builders, vendors and realtors alike. Here are some...
by Jillian Siskind | Oct 27, 2020 | Real Estate, Regulatory
The modernization of regulations governing Ontario’s real estate industry is welcomed by those in the industry and I am sure it will be embraced by the public. The first phase of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 was implemented on Oct. 1, affecting the work...
by Jillian Siskind | Oct 7, 2020 | Construction, Regulatory
With the goal of improving customer service while enhancing transparency and consumer protection, the Tarion Warranty Corporation recently released an Implementation Plan outlining how it will fulfill recommendations handed down by the Auditor General. Created in 1976...
by Jillian Siskind + Reut Cohen | Nov 27, 2019 | Regulatory
The inclusion of diverse perspectives in Boards of Directors is an important aspect of the conversation surrounding changes to regulating agencies. A recent report from the Citizen Advisory Group, a partnership of 15 healthcare-related Colleges, showcased the debate...
by Jillian Siskind + Reut Cohen | Oct 23, 2019 | Regulatory
A recent investigation by Michael Lista in Toronto Life magazine delved into the issues related to accountability of regulatory bodies. Lista revealed shocking misconduct by a formerly distinguished ob-gyn, Paul Shuen, who was found to have been secretly inducing...
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