Program May 12, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m.
Long Condo-vid - The Lingering Effects of Covid on Condos
From supply chain and staffing woes, to working from home, rising inflation rates, and shorter tempers. Join our panelists as they provide insights into the issues that continue to plague the health of our condominiums.
MODERATOR:
Gregory Devine, Business Development and Marketing Manager, McIntosh Perry
SPEAKERS:
Lyndsey McNally, Director, Condominium Finance, CWB Maximum Financial
Melinda Andrews, Davidson Houle Allen LLP
10:30 a.m.
Break with Exhibitors
11:00 a.m.
Coping with an Inflation Crisis in Reserve Funds
Construction Cost Index inflation is far outpacing the already hot Consumer Price Index Inflation. As condominium boards look 30-years ahead for their work plans, what strategies can be implemented now to accommodate shortfalls in the reserve fund and mitigate the impact going forward. What inflation rates should be carried in the short term? What steps need to be taken to implement special assessments and loans? How can boards truly be confident in the plan laid out for them? Join our panel as we explore these issues and more.
SPEAKERS:
Justin Tudor, P.Eng., President Keller Engineering
Graham Banks, CFA, Senior Vice President, Morrison Financial
12:00 p.m.
Lunch with Exhibitors
1:00 p.m.
How to Use & Not Abuse Your Manager!
In a time of property manager shortages, it is increasingly important for board members to maintain a positive and productive relationship with their property manager. The condominium management profession has shifted into a highly skilled career, and managers’ time should be spent accordingly. This session will be a round table with property managers and board members discussing and offering suggestions towards utilizing management staff. Attendees will gain insight into the current industry shortages followed by suggestions as to how they can build a relationship built on continuous improvement.
MODERATOR:
Graeme MacPherson, Gowlings WLG (Canada) LLP
SPEAKERS:
Anne Burgoon, BSc, RCM, OLCM, LCCI, Vice President of Eastern Ontario Property Management Group
Vince Bennett, RCM, OLCM, President of Bendale Property Management
2:15 p.m.
Break with Exhibitors
2:45 p.m.
Legal Panel
The most popular session of the day returns once again this year with an esteemed panel of condominium lawyers from the Eastern Ontario Community. The two panellists will go over the most common changes condo corporations have made to Declarations, Bylaws and Rules – and more! Don’t miss this very entertaining session.
SPEAKERS:
Christy Allen, Partner, Davidson Houle Allen, LLP
Richard Elia, B.Comm., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), A.C.C.I., Elia Associates
3:45 p.m.