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May 12th, 2015 by Iler Campbell

We’re currently accepting applications for the 2016 – 2017 articling year. We’re looking for like-minded, progressive people to join our team. Please submit your application (including cover letter, resume, reference letters and copies of your transcripts) by Friday, July 3 to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Options for Homes celebrates official opening of 341 affordable housing unit project

March 23rd, 2015 by Iler Campbell

Options for Homes celebrated the official opening of their Cranbrook Village condo project on Friday. The building, just north of Bathurst St. and Lawrence Ave. is comprised of 341 units which thanks to Option’s innovative financing model were sold for significantly below market value.

City councillor, Ana Bailão and Member of Parliment, Adam Vaughan were present to celebrate. The City of Toronto contributed funds to make 94 of the building’s units even more affordable. Vaughan lamented on Twitter that the federal government was not a funder of the project and had actually made money from it.

Options’ innovative model provides loans to condo purchasers to boost their down payment by 13% or more of the purchase price. The loan is repayable as an equivalent percentage of the sale price when the condo is sold. Those proceeds then go towards the construction of more affordable housing.

We’ve had the great fortune to be partners with Options from their very beginning.

Read more about Options in our profile of them. Check out what Anna Bailão had to say about the event here and catch up on Adam Vaughan’s tweets (including a picture of Shelina and Brian) here.

Olivia for Mayor

October 23rd, 2014 by Brian Iler

I wholeheartedly support Olivia Chow for Mayor, and urge you to vote for her on Monday.

I’ve had the opportunity of working closely with Olivia for many years, and know how committed to social justice she is.

I also know how effective she can be.

She has earned our support.

John Tory is no progressive.

His refusal to be clear on his position on our waterfront is worrying

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Brian Iler holds councillor Mammoliti accountable for improper fundraising

July 18th, 2014 by Iler Campbell

Brian was recently in the news after his complaint to Toronto’s integrity commissioner resulted in city councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, being docked three months of pay for violating council’s rules on accepting gifts and benefits.

Continue reading “Brian Iler holds councillor Mammoliti accountable for improper fundraising”

Come article with us!

June 17th, 2014 by Iler Campbell

We’re currently accepting applications for the 2015 – 2016 articling year. We’re looking for like-minded progressive people to join our team. Please submit your application (including cover letter, resume, reference letters and copies of your transcripts) by Friday, July 4 to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Iler Campbell at Co-operative Housing Federation Canada AGM

May 30th, 2014 by Iler Campbell

Celia Chandler will be at the CHF Canada AGM in Ottawa on June 4th and 5th participating in the Co-operative Management Conference and Member Education Forum. With over 750 attendees, the AGM is the largest co-op housing event in Canada. We’re thrilled to be part of it this year. On Wednesday June 4th Celia will participate in a town hall titled “Responding to the changing needs of co-op members.” On Thursday June 5th she will lead a workshop titled “Learning to make your case at the Landlord and Tenant Board.”