Winter 2024
President’s Report: Winter Edition of Insite to Condos
Valued Members and Partners,
As we move into a new year, I am pleased to reflect on an exciting and dynamic period for CCI North Alberta. The fall and early months of 2025 have been a busy and fruitful time for our organization, filled with growth and progress. Our educational calendar has seen a high volume of events, each offering top-notch quality presentations and delivering value to our members.
The strong attendance and positive feedback we’ve received from event attendees only reinforce our commitment to providing valuable resources and insights to the condo community.
CCI North Alberta remains committed to providing valuable resources and insights to the condo community.
One of the most significant milestones we’ve witnessed recently is the passing of Bill 30, which introduced several important changes to condominium legislation in our province. Among these changes is the establishment of a condominium tribunal, a new resource that we hope will offer a better option for dispute resolution for the condo community.
In addition, a critical enhancement for consumer protection was included in the legislation with new requirements for a technical audit of new condominium construction. This new legislation also provides much needed clarifications regarding voting, chargebacks and collection of insurance deductibles.
While these legislative changes are a positive development, we recognize that this is just the beginning. Much work remains to be done, particularly in ensuring that the regulations developed under Bill 30 match the intent of the legislation and best serve the condominium community.
Our Government Advocacy Committee continues to actively engage with policymakers to make sure that these regulations are thoughtfully crafted and that the needs of condo owners and boards are prioritized.
We are also continuing our advocacy efforts with the City of Edmonton regarding its waste program. We’ve heard from many of our members that the current waste program rollout has presented significant challenges for condo buildings.
As the city moves forward with its plans, we are committed to ensuring that condo buildings’ unique needs are addressed, and we will continue to work with the city to find solutions that benefit residents, Boards of Directors, and managers alike.
Looking ahead, I am excited about the remainder of our education calendar. One event that I am particularly looking forward to is the much-anticipated Alberta Condo Expo (ACE), which will take place on May 3rd. With a stellar lineup of topics and speakers, we expect this to be our best ACE yet. Tickets are on sale now, and I encourage you to grab yours before they sell out – you won’t want to miss this event!
As always, we remain committed to our mission of providing education, advocacy, and resources that serve our condominium community. We are thankful for the continued support and active participation of our members, and we look forward to continuing this journey together in the months ahead.
With respect,
Susan Milner
President, CCI North Alberta Chapter