Canadian Condominium Institute - National

A frozen pipe can turn into a much bigger problem very quickly. 🥶

For strata communities, cold weather can bring risks including frozen pipes, frozen sprinkler lines, heating-system failures, and water damage.

An article from Canadian Condominium Institute - BC Chapter highlights how preparing known problem areas and monitoring building conditions can help strata councils and managers respond before an issue becomes more serious.

It also explores tools such as temperature monitoring, leak detection, automatic water shut-off systems, and backup capabilities during power outages.

If an area of your property has caused problems during previous cold snaps, now is a good time to make sure it hasn’t been forgotten.

Want to learn more? Read “Preparing for the Freeze: Proactive Strategies to Protect Strata Properties This Winter” in the CCI Resource Centre:
https://cci.ca/resource-centre/view/1975

Golf season may be wrapping up, but the connections made across CCI will last well beyond the final round. ⛳

Over the past few months, CCI chapters across Canada have brought together condo and strata professionals, board members, managers, sponsors, and industry partners for golf tournaments filled with networking, friendly competition, and plenty of time to connect outside the usual meeting room.

These events are about more than golf. They help strengthen relationships across the industry, support local chapters, and bring the condo and strata community together in a different way.

Were you at a CCI golf tournament this year? Tell us which one in the comments and share your favourite moment from the season.

Not being prepared can be scary. Knowing where to turn shouldn’t be. 👻

For condo and strata communities, questions can come up quickly around governance, insurance, maintenance, legislation, finances, building issues, and more.

A Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) membership helps keep you connected to education, resources, industry updates, events, and professionals who understand the issues condo and strata communities face.

Because when something unexpected comes up, being informed can make the next step a lot clearer.

Don’t wait until a question becomes a problem. Find your local CCI chapter and explore membership today:
https://cci.ca/chapters/chapter-locations

AGM season is here. Is your condo or strata community ready? 👀

This time of year, many CCI chapters across Canada are also holding their own Annual General Meetings, making it a timely reminder of just how important AGMs are for condo and strata communities.

They’re a chance to review the year, hear updates, ask questions, take part in elections or votes, and look ahead at what’s next.

Before your AGM, take some time to:

• Review the meeting materials
• Look over financial information and upcoming priorities
• Understand any elections or votes taking place
• Prepare questions in advance
• Make sure you understand how to participate in your province or community

AGM requirements can vary across Canada, so knowing the rules that apply to your condo or strata matters.

Have an AGM coming up? Connect with your local CCI chapter for education and resources to help you prepare:
https://cci.ca/chapters/chapter-locations

Winter problems are much easier to deal with before winter arrives. ❄️

For condo and strata communities, fall is the time to look at the building, the systems, and the plans that will matter once temperatures drop.

A winter-preparation guide from CCI-Grand River Chapter highlights areas like:

• Heating systems
• Windows and doors
• Roofs and gutters
• Exposed plumbing
• Outdoor lighting
• Snow removal
• Emergency planning
• Fire safety systems
• Communication with residents

Every property is different, but starting the conversation early gives boards, strata councils, and managers time to identify what needs attention.

Want to get your winter checklist started? Check out “Winter Preparation for Condos: A Guide for Condo Communities” in the CCI Resource Centre:
https://cci.ca/resource-centre/view/1942

Condo and strata communities need more people ready to manage them. 🏢

The shortage of qualified property managers is being felt in parts of Canada, including Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.

As condo and strata communities grow and the role of a manager becomes increasingly complex, attracting new people to the profession is an important conversation for the industry.

In Ontario, industry organizations have raised concerns about the shortage of qualified condominium managers.

In Alberta, CCI South Alberta Chapter has established an Alberta Condominium Manager Recruitment Committee focused on increasing awareness of condominium management as a career and growing the pool of licensees.

In British Columbia, the provincial regulator has identified a shortage of licensed professionals within strata property management brokerages.

There is a real career path here for people who enjoy working with communities, solving problems, managing projects, and learning about buildings, governance, finance, and more.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting some of the education, licensing, and funding pathways available for future condo and strata managers in different provinces.

Know someone who could thrive in this industry? Share this post with them and encourage them to explore a career in condo or strata management.

Today, we honour, remember, and reflect.

On September 30, CCI National recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

We honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impacts on families and communities across Canada.

Today is an opportunity to listen, learn, reflect, and continue building a deeper understanding of the truth and history of residential schools.

We encourage our community to take time today to learn from Indigenous voices and resources and consider the role each of us can play in reconciliation.

October is shaping up to be a busy month across CCI. 👀

From education and conferences to AGMs, networking, and professional development, there are plenty of ways to stay connected with the condo and strata community this month.

Swipe through to see what’s coming up across CCI chapters in October.

See something that belongs on your calendar? Connect with the chapter and save your spot.

https://cci.ca/events/upcoming-events

In a fire emergency, knowing the plan matters just as much as having one. 🔥

For condo and strata communities, fire safety is something boards, strata councils, managers, and residents should understand before an emergency happens.

That means knowing:

• Where evacuation procedures are located
• How residents will be notified during an emergency
• Which exits and stairwells should be used
• Who is responsible for keeping fire safety information current
• How residents who may need additional assistance are accounted for
• When alarms, emergency lighting, and other fire safety systems are inspected
• Where to find guidance from your local fire authority

Every building is different, and fire safety requirements can vary by location. Staying informed and making sure residents know what to do is an important part of community preparedness.

Education is at the heart of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI), and safety is another area where knowing the right questions to ask can make a difference.

Take a few minutes to review your community’s fire safety information, and connect with your local CCI chapter for more education and resources:
https://cci.ca/chapters/chapter-locations