by Jillian Siskind | Apr 30, 2024 | Construction, Regulatory
It has been reported that Tarion – the independent and not-for-profit organization that administers Ontario’s new home warranty program – is facing the “largest claim event” in its history, with the organization expecting to owe more than $90 million to home buyers....
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...
by Jillian Siskind | Sep 14, 2021 | Featured, Practice
The insight that expert witnesses bring to courtrooms and tribunals can be invaluable in helping reach informed decisions. But there are definite rules governing who these experts can be and the scope of their testimony. That is why I was happy to see that the College...
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 | Jan 13, 2021 | Construction, Real Estate
After Ontario’s economy was hammered by COVID-19 in 2020, its economic recovery this year will be led by home construction even though the pandemic has changed almost every aspect of the industry. There are many new rules that home builders must now abide by to keep...
