A new meeting took place, on Monday 10th, December, at the offices of the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services to discuss the potential costs of regulation and licensing. It was attended by Len Inkster from OntarioACHI as well as representatives from CAHPI, PHPIC, the NHICC, the CMRAO, OAHI and members of the MGCS and Ministers Office. …
Constant contact Many inspectors have been waiting patiently for news of the Regulation process, and as yet, nothing concrete has been forthcoming from the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Some inspectors may have read the news piece by Cam Allen at the Whig (here). In summary, Mr. Allen says in his piece “it …
OntarioACHI recently had a call from an inspector that was threatened with reporting to the ESA for opening an electrical panel to perform a visual inspection. We contacted the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS), for comment on how, given the fact that our profession is being regulated to protect consumers, then can condone …
Bill-59 has now been “Ordered for Third Reading”. This means the Bill will return to the Assembly for what we believe will be the final debate, and then await Royal Assent. For Government Bills the usual period of time between Third Reading and royal Assent is between 1 day and 6 weeks. This does not …
Following the passage of “Bill 59, 2016 – An Act to enact a new Act with respect to home inspections and to amend various Acts with respect to financial services and consumer protection” through the first and second reading, and through the presentations at the Standing Committee on Social Policy, the Bill has been passed …
