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Snapshot

A quick glance at what’s happening with ACMO

and the condominium industry.

Hello ACMO members and loyal readers! Advocacy in Action
As the year winds down, we’re reflecting on some fantastic We’re proud to share some exciting progress from our advo-
milestones and gearing up for an exciting year ahead. Here’s a cacy efforts with the Ministry of Public and Business Service
glimpse at what’s been happening and what’s on the horizon: Delivery (MPBSDP):
• Simplified Status Certificates: We proposed replacing
Event Highlights the Preliminary Information Certificate (PIC) with a
We kicked off the fall season with a sold-out luncheon on streamlined blank status certificate.
September 27, 2024, where over 400 guests joined us for an • Privacy Protection: We’re championing the reversal of
engaging session titled Greening Your Condo: Practical Steps a law requiring directors’ personal information to be
to Achieve Energy Efficiency and Reduce Operating Costs. A publicly available, emphasizing safety and privacy.
big thank you to everyone who attended and made this event • Fee Adjustment: We recommended raising the status
such a success! certificate fee to $500 to better reflect its value and
On October 23, 2024, we hosted the Advanced Financial- administrative effort.
Audits Certificate Course, which saw over 500 participants • Mental Health Support: We advocated for research
connecting remotely. It was inspiring to see such strong inter- into external agencies to assist managers in handling
est in professional development opportunities. mental health crises in their communities.
And, of course, our 2024 Condo Conference was a true high- Additionally, we’ve rallied support for a private member’s bill
light of the year. From bustling exhibits to informative sessions to improve directors’ privacy—a crucial step for our industry.
and fantastic networking opportunities, it was an event to
remember! We’re gathering feedback and data, and we can’t Membership Perks for 2025
wait to bring you an even more dynamic conference in 2025. We’re thrilled to introduce our New Member Orientation
What’s Next? Webinars! Starting next year, these free interactive sessions
Photo: Supplied featuring in-person events, webinars, certificate courses, membership. From accessing exclusive resources on our
will help members unlock the full potential of their ACMO
Stay tuned for an expanded educational lineup in 2025,
website to enjoying discounts on essential services, these webi-
and conferences. Keep an eye on your inbox and the ACMO
nars are designed to set you up for success.
website for updates.
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