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Regulators be warned: Canadian work experience rules are set to change

Regulators be warned: Canadian work experience rules are set to change

by Jillian Siskind | Nov 30, 2021 | Regulatory

Rules around the Canadian work experience required to enter many professions in Ontario are being rewritten, so I suggest that regulators should start planning now so they can adjust to this new reality. On Oct. 21, the provincial government introduced legislation...
There is a new regulator in town for Ontario home builders

There is a new regulator in town for Ontario home builders

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...
Regulations around new home sales are changing

Regulations around new home sales are changing

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...
Update to real estate rules benefits both the industry and consumers

Update to real estate rules benefits both the industry and consumers

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...
Newly released plan gives Tarion a roadmap for improvement

Newly released plan gives Tarion a roadmap for improvement

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...
Regulatory Governance: Improving Your Board of Directors’ Chance of Success

Regulatory Governance: Improving Your Board of Directors’ Chance of Success

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...
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