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Program September 20, 2024
Below is the preliminary program. More information on the various sessions and speakers will be available in the coming weeks.
Sessions offered at the 2024 Ottawa Condo Conference are being submitted to the CMRAO for CPE credits. Once approved, the amount of credits eligible will be listed here.
8:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:10 a.m.
CMRAO & CAO - Live and In Person!
Join us for an exclusive event featuring CMRAO (Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario) and CAO (Condominium Authority of Ontario) as they share insights directly with you. Gain firsthand knowledge from Ontario’s leading condo industry bodies responsible for licensing condominium managers and ensuring consumer protection within the condominium sector, including by training condo directors, respectively. Discover the initiatives they’ve undertaken to support service providers. Condominium owners and directors, and get a glimpse into their future plans for industry advancement. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your questions addressed and engage with key figures shaping the condominium landscape.
SPEAKERS:
Robin Dafoe, Chief Executive Officer & Registrar at Condominium Authority of Ontario
Ali Arlani, Chief Executive Officer/ Registrar at Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario
10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Session
Five Worst Reasons to Buy New Windows
10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Session
Condos Going Green - Highrise Edition
10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Session
Condos Going Green - Townhome Edition
11:05 a.m.
Break with Exhibitors
11:35 a.m.
Concurrent Session
Gameshow Style
11:35 a.m.
Concurrent Session
Why & When Loans Work
11:35 a.m.
Concurrent Session
How not to Half-Ass(essment) It!
Well-intentioned condominiums and property managers occasionally approach building envelope and structural assessments of their properties with less-than-ideal strategies. Whether it's assuming a minor leak was adequately addressed with just half a tube of caulking, placing too much reliance on free contractor estimates, or depending solely on visual observation instead of conducting necessary exploratory openings—these missteps can have repercussions. Proper planning and expertise are often necessary to ensure you’re not opening a foreseeable can of worms.
MODERATOR:
Jennifer Farquharson, B.A.Sc.Civ.Eng, Building Specialist, Keller Engineering
SPEAKERS:
Jon Juffs, C.E.T., LCCI, Vice President Buildings Facilities, North America, Egis
Stephanie Robinson, P. Eng, LCCI, Director, Eastern Canada Building Sciences, WSP
12:30 p.m.
Lunch with Exhibitors
1:15 p.m.
Concurrent Session
Journey To A Greener Condo - Choose Your Own Decarbonization Adventure!
How green can your condo become? This session is designed to guide you through the process of reducing your condo's carbon footprint. Our industry experts will provide various scenarios and choices, each leading to a different path in your adventure toward sustainability. Whether you've already started your adventure or just beginning your green journey, this session will provide practical tips and innovative solutions to help you towards decarbonizing your corporation.
SPEAKERS:
Justin Tudor, Keller Engineering
Jeca Carrière, Supervisor Energy and Decarbonization Programs, Hydro Ottawa
Marie Hanchet, Project Manager, Climate Change & Resilience, City of Ottawa
1:15 p.m.
Concurrent Session
Board Functional Issues
1:15 p.m.
Concurrent Session
Human Rights & Employment Issues
2:15 p.m.
Break with Exhibitors
2:45 p.m.
Mock Trial Legal Panel
Mock-Trial-Style Case Law Update!
Get the latest and greatest updates on the most compelling cases. The grand finale of the conference. Come hear condominium lawyers take up the positions of parties from recent case law. Instead of recounting the case, the participants will argue the merits, a judge will make a decision, and a neutral (maybe) lawyer will explain the outcome. Don’t miss the action!
3:45 p.m.