Firm News

Catch us at the 2017 ONPHA Conference and Tradeshow!

October 30th, 2017 by Iler Campbell

Are you attending the 2017 ONPHA Conference and Tradeshow this weekend? Be sure to stop by our tradeshow booth! We’ll be at booth number 124 on Friday from 8‑3. We love seeing faces new and old. Chat about your legal needs and learn about the free legal education opportunities we have on offer. Plus, fill out a ballot for a draw prize!

We’re also participating in several sessions at the conference:

Lauren Blumas is co‑leading a session as part of Education Day on Friday November 3rd. Titled, “Consent, capacity and substitute decision-making: A housing perspective” the ½ day session will address how to help elderly tenants maintain successful tenancies in a way that respects their dignity and autonomy.

Lauren is also co‑presenter of session 501 on Saturday November 4th, titled “Breathing easier: Smoke-free non-profit housing” Learn the rationale behind establishing smoke-free buildings (including within individual units), and hear practical advice on implementing policies and legal guidance on creating and enforcing the policy.

Finally, Michael Hackl and Katie Douglas are presenting session 502 on Saturday on End of Operating Agreements titled, “EOA: Ensuring legal readiness.” They’ll address the many legal matters to consider as you prepare for your EOA.

Iler Campbell at CHF Canada London Fall Education Event this weekend

October 25th, 2017 by Iler Campbell

This Saturday, be sure to join Iler Campbell LLP lawyers at CHF Canada’s 2017 London Fall Education Event.  Celia Chandler, who spoke at least year’s event on human rights, is joined this year by her colleague, Safia Lakhani.  Safia’s a litigator with the firm and together they will talk about how a co‑op can use Small Claims Court to its advantage.  They both look forward to reconnecting with clients and housing co‑op friends and to meeting lots of new ones.

Iler Campbell at the CHFT Fall 2017 Education Event

September 27th, 2017 by Iler Campbell

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto’s 2017 Toronto Fall Education Event is October 21 at Oakham House on Ryerson’s campus.

Katie Douglas will be leading a workshops called “Am I allowed to …? What you can and can’t do in your unit”

You can read about the event here and register here.

Articling position filled for 2018-2019

August 18th, 2017 by Iler Campbell

Thank you to all those who applied to Iler Campbell for a position for the 2018‑2019 articling period.   We were pleased to receive applications from 150 well‑qualified candidates.  We interviewed the top 12 this week following the process set out by the Law Society of Upper Canada; our offer to our top candidate was accepted.   We are confident she will make a great contribution when she joins us in a year’s time, joining the ranks of some terrific students we’ve had over the years.

We wish all those seeking articling positions the best of luck in their search.   We will advertise again next May for the 2019‑2020 articling period.

Adam Vaughan brought me to tears: dispatches from CHF Canada’s 2017 AGM in Niagara Falls

June 14th, 2017 by Celia Chandler

The Co‑operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) AGM, a highlight in my annual calendar, is over for another year. Last week, co‑op members, staff, and others in the sector gathered in Niagara Falls to learn, to strengthen ties across the country, to hear from politicians, to make organizational decisions, and yes, to have fun. For me, all those things happened and more.

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It’s that time of year – CHF Canada’s annual conference! 

June 6th, 2017 by Iler Campbell

Once again this year, Iler Campbell LLP lawyers are honoured to have been asked to speak at the Co‑operative Housing Federation of Canada’s Co‑operative Management Conference and Member Education Forum in Niagara Falls this week.   CHF Canada provides this annual opportunity for housing co‑opers from across the country to gather to discuss emerging issues, strategize about their collective response, make new friends and renew old acquaintances.

Celia Chandler, a regular presenter for CHF Canada and its regional federations, will participate in the legal issues town hall for managers on Wednesday.  On Thursday, Celia will give a presentation to members on human rights and in particular, when co‑ops have a duty to accommodate behaviours that do not conform to the community standard.

Lauren Blumas, no stranger to the co‑op world, will deliver a workshop on Thursday afternoon on the legal issues stemming from aging in place.  On Friday morning, Lauren and Andrew Noble of the Non‑Smokers’ Rights Association of Ontario will discuss how to deal with smokers in co‑op communities.  This is sure to draw a crowd, especially with the federal promise of legalization of marijuana on the horizon.

If you’re at the conference, please be sure to say “hi” to Lauren and Celia.  And stay tuned to this blog for future Iler Campbell speaking engagements.