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SUMMER 2017IN THIS ISSUE...

DOES YOUR CONDO BUILDING HAVE A MUSTER POINT? ................... 2

WORKING WITH THE CITY ON THE PROBLEM OF GRAFFITI .............................. 2

COLLECTING FEESBY JAMIE HERLE ................... 3

CHAPTER CHATTER ON TAXATION ............................ 3

SHORT TERM STAYS:AIRBNB ................................. 4

CONDOSTRENGTH ................ 5

PST AND CONDO CORPORATIONS ................... 6

UPCOMING EVENTS .............. 6

NOISE POLLUTION ............... 7

CAN PATIENTS GROW POT IN THEIR CONDO UNITS? ................................. 8

CONDOSTRENGTH: DIRECTOR SUCCESS STORY ................................. 10

WHAT IS WATER DEFENSE COVERAGE? ........................ 11

SASKATCHEWAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: POLICY ON SERVICE ANIMALS ............................ 12

CCI INTRODUCTORY COURSE .............................. 14

EDMONTON CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW ...................... 15

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ..................... 17

MEMBERSHIP INFO ............ 19

The 5 P's of ConflictPets, Parking, Personalities,

Parties & People

ANNIVERSARY

As is look over the proof for next edition of our North Sask CCI

Newsletter I am thankful that we have a Newsletter Editor,

Lorne Purdy, who is proactive and always interested in finding

out the pulse of our condominium member concerns which is

reflected in the quality of the material for the Newsletter.

I am currently preparing to head to New Brunswick for the

Spring CCI Leader’s Forum to be held June 7 – 10th, 2017.

These semi-annual gatherings are always cause for much

discussion about CCI and what is happening across Canada. I look forward to the

meeting of old friends and new information to bring back to our Chapter.

Everyone is hearing stories about marijuana use and the pending federal legislation;

Airbnb rentals popping up across the country and new and interesting human rights

decisions. In this edition of the newsletter you will find some interesting articles on

all of these topics and more.

Apartment style Condominium Boards are especially concerned about how to handle

the potential marijuana smoking or growing by condo owners or residents. Until

the final legislation is presented and reaches the legislative floor all the questions

and unknown answers will continue to fill meetings and gatherings of responsible

owners. Some of the concerns are the potential for insurance issues and human

rights permitting for “medical” use and any ability by condominium boards to

enforce Bylaw restrictions on residents.

Airbnb’s have not yet really been an issue in the Saskatoon area but we see the

“wave” of the use coming from eastern Canada. The best practice is to be prepared

by having proper Bylaws and using your municipal development plan to contain

and control rentals – although under the Act you cannot restrict the devolution of a

property (including the ability to rent in accordance with the intended use of the

unit).

As many condominium boards are currently finding – their Bylaws are

void of accurate or proper language to assist the Boards in managing

the common property and the various owner issues that pop up from

time to time. Bylaws are an important and integral part of the day

to day operations, they should not be the last item on the Board

review and updating but the FIRST item of concern. Take the time

to review with a lawyer who is knowledgeable in condominium

law. The time and money you spend now will save much time and

money later when it comes to light you cannot take a specific

action with an issue or problem owner.

We will be taking a bit of a break over the summer and wish

everyone a safe holiday season with friends and family. Happy

reading – take a copy with you on holidays. We'll see you in the

fall and Happy 150th Birthday Canada!

Our President's Page

Donna SingbeilPresident of NSCCI

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DOES YOUR CONDO BUILDING HAVE A MUSTER POINT?A weather event, fire or power outage could happen at any time, so it’s critical to establish a clear process with all owners and residents prior to an emergency, in order to be able to act decisively in times of danger. That process should be communicated to all residents. Discuss the various scenarios that could play out while defining jurisdiction and responsibility. Everyone should know where to go and what to do in case of an emergency. Most complexes have safety and security practices in place but one of the most overlooked safety precautions is establishing a muster point and making sure that all residents know where

it is and that they are expected to gather at that spot for their own safety in the event of an emergency.

A designated muster point should be an essential safety criterion for all condominium multi-unit buildings. These muster points and their routes should be well marked with day and night direction signage for easy es-cape, evacuation and assembly. Evacuation maps should be posted that identify the evacuation route. Muster points are generally not too far away from the building and are designed as such that it allows the safety and emergency teams to work without any disturbance. Appoint someone to be in charge of roll-call. This could be a designated person who would serve as a safety officer responsible for managing the affairs of the muster point during an emergency until the situation is all clear. Everyone must be ac-counted for. Someone may be missing because they are unable to leave their unit. Names of missing persons should then be provided to search and rescue personnel for further actions. Planning is best conducted before emergency situations occur. To stay ahead of the game, try an emergency drill to see how your muster point is working. You don’t want to be rehearsing this drill in real time.

WORKING WITH THE CITY ON THE PROBLEM OF GRAFFITICondominium developments are private property and therefore we are responsible for our own clean up. We are encouraged to report incidents of graffiti to assist the City in tracking any occurrence.

We can help the City in the following ways; RECORD IT Take photographs of the graffiti vandalism as soon as it is identified

REPORT IT Report all incidents of damage to your property by calling the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300.

REMOVE IT Remove graffiti from your property as quickly as possible. The faster and more frequently graffiti is cleaned up, the less it reappears.

To report graffiti vandalism on property other than your own call 306-975-2828. Graffiti can also be reported on the City of Saskatoon website, by clicking on “Contact Us” at the top of the page, entering name, phone number, email address, and then clicking on “Service Category” and selecting “Graffiti”. Pictures can be uploaded and the request will be received and put in the queue for removal.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS...A condominium is granted a super power to collect condo fees. A condo corporation can register a lien to collect for arrears for common expenses and the lien will rank in priority over most other registered or unregistered interests, including mortgages. It is recommended that an action be commenced within the first 90 days of the owner falling into arrears. All charges for registering the lien can be charged back and collected from the owner. It follows that the corporation must discharge the lien once payment has been received.

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CHAPTER CHATTER ON TAXATION - A CHANGING NARRATIVEYour NSCCI committee has decided to delay this initiative to a more advantageous point in time for the following reasons: (a) Council has recently approved a shift in taxes from the business/commercial sector to residential. The tax concessions we are looking for as condominium owners will have to be replaced by another source. Inevitably, that would mean another tax shift to single family owners. We don’t believe there is any political willpower to pile more tax burden on to single family owners at this time. (b) The Province has altered its “grants in lieu” program leaving a financial shortfall for the City of over $9M dollars which is leading to tax increases across the board. Again, we do not believe there is any political willpower to overburden any single sector more than they are being forced to do at this time. In our opinion, to continue this initiative right now would not produce favorable results. Once a submission is made to Council and if rejected, they close the file and consider it dealt with. It would be very difficult to get a future reception to hear our case under those circumstances.We have written a follow-up letter to the Mayor for an update on the following matters: 1. Water Meters The Mayor did promise to look into the possibility of the City doing an experimental sub-metering project and we are asking for an update. 2. Garbage & Recycling He had indicated that costs being charged to condo owners for garbage and recycling fees was under review and that we may see some relief in this regard. Again, we are asking for an update. There has been no response to our follow-up letter of April 24th, 2017 at the time of this publication.Realizing the political climate at the moment is not conducive to our chances of success we must be patient and resourceful with the extra time available to us. We will use our time in the immediate future engaging the services of experts in the field of research, analysis and reporting. We need credible data to support our claims and at the moment we don’t have the hard numbers. Our information is anecdotal and not factual. So we need help in gathering hard data before we go back to the City. It is necessary for us to put a dollar value on the services we are not receiving or for which we are over paying. These values will be different for apartment condominiums, bare land and townhouse types. We need to research the numbers in order to properly determine what a reasonable adjustment in property taxes assessed the various types of condominiums would be. We need to know what we are asking for and why. In that regard, we have made contact with 6 firms or individuals to gauge their interest in participating in this project. We have eliminated 5 for various reasons and are waiting for an answer from The Edwards School of Business at the U of S. We need academics trained in conducting research, interpreting and analyzing data and preparing conclusive reports.

COLLECTING FEES By Jamie HerleCondominium corporations do not usually run surplus budgets. They rely on everyone to pay their condominium fees in order to meet their yearly projected expenses. It is frustrating to have to try collect from owners who do not pay their condominium fees in a timely manner. Here are a few tips for ensuring you get paid in a timely manner: 1. Change your interest rate in your bylaws to the maximum allowable by the Act and Regulations. You want the interest rate on your condominium fees to be high so the owner is not inclined to pay debts with a higher interest rate rather than paying their condominium fees. 2. If an owner goes into arrears act quickly. Your corporation should have a collection policy. Start with a letter within days of the default, that reminds them of their obligation and that their arrears are incurring interest. You may want to remind them that their delinquency is not fair to other owners and could cause the corporation issues with meeting its obligations. 3. Finally, you will want to demand payment immediately. If they miss their fees for a second month your policy may include a second more stern letter advising of their default, confirming the interest they are incurring and demanding payment or that the condominium will take steps to enforce their rights by registering a lien against the unit. Owners will want to avoid a lien against their title especially if they have a mortgage as the lien will put them in default under their mortgage. 4. The next step in your policy should be to actually register a lien against the unit title. Note that a condominium corporation has a super power priority if it registers the lien within 3 months of the default. Any fees and expenses incurred by the corporation in registering the lien form part of the amount due by the owner and the lien won’t be discharged until they pay the outstanding condominium fees and charges the corporation incurred. Therefore, don’t wait to register a lien, the condominium corporation has nothing to lose, they only protect their interest to get paid. 5. If a lien is not a deterrent the next step in the process is foreclosure. The condominium corporation can make an application to foreclose on the unit for the owner’s default in paying their condominium fees. This may seem extreme but, a condominium corporation relies on all owners paying their fees every month. If an owner goes into default and stays in default it is a major detriment to the whole condominium community. The courts recognize this. Collecting fees and dealing with delinquent fees is never an easy situation. The corporation has rights under The Condominium Property Act, 1993, rely on them.

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SHORT TERM STAYS - AIRBNBAirbnb and other similar providers are web-based businesses that provide alternatives to hotel accommodations. They usually advertise the use of their condominium unit for short periods of time similar to hotels. NSCCI has been receiving concerns from a few of our members that this activity has surfaced in their buildings.Short term visitors seldom feel the obligation to be good house guests. Their presence detracts from a sense of neighbourliness and community that most unit owners desire. Any security measures you have in place become seriously compromised with so many strangers having access codes and/or keys.If your bylaws do not address short term stays (few do) then bylaws may be adopted to restrict or prohibit this type of use. It would require a bylaw change and even then our Act says bylaws cannot restrict the devolution of units so it has to be a bit creative (i.e. "the unit will only be used as a single family dwelling in accordance with the city zoning.") Specific wording about residential use is required, particularly wording that states that rented units must have a minimum rental period - i.e 6 months or more. Most often, this problem can be dealt with by referring to municipal bylaws concerning zoning requirements for businesses. And this type of offering may likely be interpreted as a business activity. In many cases, this type of use falls into the commercial zoning category and most residential condominium complexes are not located in commercial zones. This type of use would then be a non-compliance municipal issue.There has not yet been precedence set by the courts on this matter so until there is a ruling providing direction condominium boards will have to have enforceable bylaws in place.It is not a good idea to attempt drafting documentation of this type on your own. It is advised that you consult with a lawyer who is an authority on condominium bylaws, rules and regulations.

PLAYING BY THE RULES …The existence of common elements is a basic characteristic of any condominium corporation. In Saskatchewan “ common property” refers to all property of the condominium that is not the individual unit’s; that is, those sections that are for the common use of all unit owners, or that are not assets owned by the corporation itself ( such as a hospitality guest suite ). The interest of the unit owners in the common elements and assets is the percentage based on the unit factors of the owners.

Note: There has been discussion recently about balconies. For clarification, some are common property but available to the owner for exclusive use, similar to the exclusive right to the use of a parking stall. In that case you must look to the bylaws for responsibilities to maintain, repair and replace. In many condominiums repair and replacement is the responsibility of the corporation and certain rules will apply to its use. (i.e. decorations, hanging clothes on the railing, smoking, etc.) Repair and replacement is usually the responsibility of the Corporation but general maintenance and upkeep is usually the owner's responsibility. (i.e. sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, etc.)

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A new FREE program for members that isFor Directors, By DirectorsPlease contact Marlene Gillis at snowberryboard@gmail.com for in-formation on how to register for the program, how to set up your own meeting and how to get started. It's easy, it's fun and it's a valuable sharing experience.

If you are a condo corporation board member you are invited to join this exciting new program.

The CondoSTRENGTH program helps condominium directors come together and share their condo experience during free networking events hosted by local condo communities. The Program provides members with access to an online toolbox of resources which includes:

• Checklists • Templates and Guides • Success Stories • A Collection of helpful and informative articles

NETWORKINGTo promote comradery amongst condominium directors, the CondoSTRENGTH program offers members the opportunity to come together and learn from one another in the absence of a panel of experts. Read about our first Director Success Story on page 10 of this newsletter.

Networking events will be scheduled multiple times throughout each year at local condominiums, each focused upon a specific issue common to most Boards. Please contact Marlene Gillis.

RECOGNITIONWhile CondoSTRENGTH exists to bring directors together and help them learn from one another, it also embraces the CCI’s tradition of recognizing successful condos and celebrating the positive elements of the condominium lifestyle.

The program provides its members with exclusive access to a community survey tool designed to give your Board feedback from unit owners and residents to gauge the satisfaction of the community and measure the success of actions undertaken by the Board. Who better qualified to verify that you are doing great things than the members of the community benefitting from your efforts?

Sharing your experiences and successes with fellow directors not only helps others facing the same issues you have over-come but also can qualify your community for recognition.

RESOURCESCondoSTRENGTH members can access a variety of exclusive online resources in the toolkit section of the program’s website including

• Success stories from fellow directors sharing how they overcame challenges your Board may also be facing • A collection of articles of interest to condominium Boards • Checklists and other helpful information to embrace best practices and overcome common obstacles

Visit www.CondoSTRENGTH.ca for further details

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PST AND CONDO CORPORATIONSOur provincial finance minister delivered a surprise reinstatement of PST on labour costs associated with renovation, retrofit and maintenance proj-ects. Condominium boards will now pay a higher PST rate, up from 5% to 6% on items they’ve traditionally been taxed on, while the elimination of other PST exemptions effectively adds a new 6% surcharge to some key operations and labour costs. They include insurance premiums and contracts for “repair, renovation or improvement of real property” which will apply on many of the skilled trades, such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC and elevator maintenance technicians, among others that residen-tial condominium owners and property managers regularly employ.

The Government of Saskatchewan has recently announced a later dead-line for PST on Sask. Insurance premiums. The move to tax insurance premiums in the last provincial budget was supposed to take effect July 1st. The new start date is being pushed back a month to August 1st.

There are standard maintenance schedules that need to be followed quarterly, seasonally or annually and this extra tax will add up. Hopefully, it will not end up being a deterrent.

I’ve learned that a fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

ANNUAL AGM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT NAZARENE CHURCH 3042 LOUISE ST. STARTING AT 7:00 P.M. SHARP.We will again present our popular “ASK THE EXPERTS” panel of lawyers, accountants, insurance brokers, property manag-ers and an appraiser for Reserve Fund Studies. You will receive a 10 minute presentation by each panel member followed by a Q & A period from the audience. Bring your questions and get ready to rumble!

CONDOMINIUM 101 COURSECondo 101 is an introductory course for Condominium Board Members and Owners. The course will cover such topics as; the basics of Board Governance, Financial and Maintenance Responsibilities and Legal Obligations.Dates, locations and times are yet to be decided. More info will follow via email. Stay tuned.

CONDOSTRENGTH SEMINARS Will be announced as they are scheduled. Please contact Marlene Gillis at snowberryboard@gmail.com for information on how to set up your own meeting and how to register for the program. It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s a valuable sharing experience.

UPCOMING EVENTSMARK YOUR CALENDAR AND 'COME A-RUNNING'

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DID YOU KNOW …There is a proper procedure to create or modify a bylaw; it must be passed by the condominium's board of directors and then approved by the owners. Bylaw amendments require approval from at least 2/3 of all owners holding voting rights whether they are present at the meeting or provided in writing or a combination of both. Bylaws are not in effect until properly approved and registered with ISC Corporations Branch.

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The following comments appeared in educational material provided by The Condo Information Centre. Certain portions have been revised for local application. None of the following remarks are offered as legal advice and readers are advised to seek legal counsel to assist in dispute resolution.

NOISE PROBLEMSNoise transmission is the "numero uno" social problem in condos, in large part due to building code standards that are barely minimal for an environment where people live in such close proximity to each other. It is a board’s duty to make certain that undue noise caused by residents, their guests or pets is stopped. Nothing should be allowed to interfere with an owner’s quiet enjoyment of their suite or townhouse.

Even if only one or a few residents are affected, the rule is the same: The situation has to be corrected.

Some residents slam doors; yell; are so loud that they are heard in other suites. Others have arguments, watch TV or listen to music at top decibels; stamp on the floor in the mid-dle of the night; wear high heels that go clop-clop on their hardwood floor. Others have loud conversations on their cell phone on their balconies at all times. Yet others have loud parties on a regular basis. Needless to say that these resi-dents create a lot of headaches for their neighbours, even though this may not be their intent.

What can you do if this is a perfect description of your upstairs neighbours, or the one across the hall from

you, or the one living next door to you?

WHAT TO DO:Cautionary note; very often, residents noise is not their fault and stems from the poor soundproofing of the building. It often happens, with so many hardwood floors in today’s buildings, that normal walking or dropping a small object can result in quite a bit of noise in the unit below – yet this is nor-mal behavior. Therefore, before getting into the steps below, please do recall that the neighbour above you may not even know that they are making “noise.”

1. Start by documenting ( in writing ) the time, duration, and nature of the noise you hear. And, whatever you do, do not pick a fight with these neighbours!

2. If the noise lasts long enough, see if you can enlist an other neighbour friend to come into your suite to be a witness.

3. Write a letter to the board and to the property manager. Be business like and to the point. Attach the documen- tation referred to in step 1. Ask the board or property manager to speak to the noisy resident in question. The board/manager should point out to them that perhaps they do not realize that they make so much noise and are disturbing other residents. They can diplomatically point out the fact that “noise carries in a building such as ours.”

4. Keep a copy of all correspondence you have with the board and/or property manager. You will need a paper trail.

5. If the board and/or manager believes that both you and the offending neighbour are reasonable persons, a cor dial meeting could be meaningful. However, this does not mean that you are expected to solve the problem your self. This is clearly a board and management duty. You should never feel pressured to “go upstairs and settle the issue with your neighbour.” It’s not an owner’s job to remedy noise problems created by other residents. It’s the boards’ job to do so, either directly or through their property manager.

If the noise returns, continue with your record of the time, duration and nature of the noise you hear.

6. If at all possible, have a friend, relative, or neighbour attend your place for a while as a witness to the noise.

7. After two weeks, if the noise persists, deliver your log to the board and/or manager again along with a letter requesting that they write a formal letter to the noisy resident asking them to stop or face possible involvement of police or Bylaw authorities.

8. Ask the board/manager to give you a copy of this letter.

9. Again, keep a copy of your correspondence, conversation and documentation you have with the board/manager.

10. If nothing changes then write the board/manager requesting them to enforce the Act and your corporation Bylaws.

It is the board’s duty to make sure that your right to the quiet enjoyment of your suite is upheld. If none of this has worked so far, the board may request mediation and then arbitration. Certainly a letter from the condo’s lawyer would be appropri-ate at this stage.

If the offending neighbour is a tenant, the owner should be kept informed of all activity. It is reasonable to make an in-formal request that the owner not renew the lease and notify the tenant that this request has been made.

Section 80(1) (b) of the Saskatchewan Condominium Proper-ty Act states that a corporation may apply to the Director of Residential Tenancies pursuant to The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 for an order for possession of a rented residen-tial unit if a person who resides in the unit causes excessive noise. The corporation shall serve a notice of applications for an order for possession on both the tenant and the owner.

An evicted tenant should be closely monitored when he or she moves out because they could retaliate by damaging walls, for instance, or breaking something both in the suite and in the common area. I’ve known them to steal plants and wall hangings on their way out. It would be a good idea for the board/manger and the owner to cooperate in making sure that an inspection of the suite and the common elements takes place before releasing any deposit required for the use of the service elevator.

NOISE POLLUTION

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CAN PATIENTS GROW POT IN THEIR CONDO UNITS?Tuesday, May 2, 2017By James Davidson and Cheryll Wood

A recent court decision may have opened the door to medical marijuana patients to grow a limited number of a marijuana plants in their condominium unit for personal use, and condo-minium corporations may not be able to stop them.

In Allard v. Canada, four individuals argued that federal reg-ulations passed to control the use of medical marijuana were unconstitutional. In a ruling issued February 24, 2016, the Federal Court of Canada agreed and confirmed the rights of authorized marijuana users to grow marijuana for their own purposes.

From 2001 until 2013, the federal government’s Marijuana Medical Access Regulations allowed patients with authoriza-tion from a medical practitioner to gain lawful access to mar-ijuana in one of three ways. Authorized patients could either designate someone to produce marijuana for them, purchase marijuana directly from Health Canada, or cultivate their own marijuana plants.In 2013, the federal government replaced those regulations with the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. One of the key changes was to remove the rights of authorized mari-

juana users to grow their own marijuana. The new regulations forced them to purchase marijuana from a licensed producer.

In response to the Allard decision, the federal government replaced the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. The new Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations al-low authorized individuals to grow a limited amount of mar-ijuana for their personal use (or to have someone do this growing on their behalf).

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Registered patients who intend to grow their own medical marijuana must comply with the requirements under these latest regulations. The regulations include provisions to help maintain safety and security of patients, growers and sur-rounding communities. Moreover, registered patients are re-quired to comply with all relevant provincial/territorial and municipal laws, including bylaws respecting zoning, electrical safety, and fire safety, along with all related inspection and remediation requirements. If patients do not comply with the regulations, they are in violation of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code.

Even though, prior to 2013, a patient with a doctor’s prescrip-tion had the right to grow marijuana, there was relatively limited public awareness of medical marijuana at the time. More recently — particularly as a result of the Allard decision and the subsequent changes in the regulations — there is a drastically increased awareness of the right to grow medical marijuana. These latest regulations raise several issues for condominiums.

Most importantly, it appears that authorized individuals (pa-tients who need marijuana for medical reasons) may now have the right to grow a limited number of marijuana plants, for their own use, in their units. Condominium corporations may not be able to prevent this. In many cases, registered patients will be entitled to accommodation by their condo-minium corporation under human rights law. Therefore, con-dominium corporations would be obligated to accommodate these individuals to the point of undue hardship, meaning that the corporation might have to allow marijuana cultiva-tion, in such cases.

While condominium corporations may not be able to prevent such marijuana cultivation, they can certainly regulate the marijuana cultivation by way of a bylaw.

It is recommended that condominium corporations consider passing a bylaw stating, among other things, as follows:

● Only registered patients (persons with an established medical need) may grow marijuana. ● The cultivation must comply with all applicable federal regulations. ● The cultivation also must not cause any harm to the property or any disturbance to other persons. ● The grower must advise the corporation of the cultivation, and the corporation may access the unit at any reasonable time, on reasonable notice, to observe the cultivation.

In some cases — for instance, where humidity levels are a particular concern in the building — it may be possible to con-sider a bylaw prohibiting all plant growing (including marijua-na growing) in the units. This is something to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

There are also some other issues for condominium corpora-tions to bear in mind.

Increased energy/water consumptionSomeone who is growing marijuana for personal use may use significantly more hydro or water than other occupants. In a condominium corporation where water and/or hydro con-sumption are included in the common expenses for the units this may result in inequities.

The Ontario Small Claims Court reviewed this issue in Metro-politan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 659 v. Truman.

In that case, Mr. Truman had a permit to grow marijuana for personal use (presumably under the Marijuana Medical Access Regulations) and he did so in his unit. Mr. Truman’s growing of marijuana resulted in a significant increase in overall wa-ter consumption. The declaration for the condominium stated that the common expenses for the corporation included “wa-ter, except such that is used for commercial and industrial purposes, and except hot water.”

The Court found that Mr. Truman’s use of water was not “for commercial or industrial purposes.” However, the Court found that Mr. Truman’s use of water was disproportionate to his allotted share of common expenses and this was inequitable and unfair. As a result, the Court said that the condominium corporation could recover excess water charges from Mr. Tru-man.

This case demonstrates the need for condominium corpora-tions to be aware of the potential financial impacts of mari-juana cultivation, and to take steps to mitigate the effects.

Smoking in unitsSmoking of marijuana in a unit is another matter entirely and is subject to a separate set of considerations. Smoke migra-tion and the impacts of second-hand smoke can apply to all types of smoke, including marijuana smoke. A smoking ban would also normally apply to all types of smoke. Condomini-um corporations that are smoke-free should ensure that the language is broad enough to cover marijuana smoke. Even so, an owner with a medical need for marijuana might have the right to smoke, depending on numerous considerations in each case. The point is that growing marijuana in the unit and then smoking that marijuana in the unit are two entirely separate considerations.

And these issues will only increase if marijuana use is legal-ized.

In summary, the growing and use of marijuana are important issues for condominiums in the future. Condominium corpo-rations should review their governing documents and make changes as necessary to protect the health and safety of all residents. Furthermore, corporations should consider the po-tential increase in expenses due to marijuana cultivation.

James Davidson is a partner at Davidson Houle Allen LLP, and has been practicing condominium law for more than 34 years. He represents condominium corporations, their direc-tors, owners and insurers throughout eastern Ontario.

Cheryll Wood is an associate at Davidson Houle Allen LLP, and has been practicing condominium law for four years. She represents condominium corporations, their directors, own-ers and insurers throughout eastern Ontario.

Source: https://www.reminetwork.com/articles/can-patients -grow-pot-condo-units/

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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS... The Act has introduced strict auditing requirements. If a condominium corporation consists of more than 50 units an audit must be completed. If, however, the corporation consists of between 12 and 50 units, and if 80% of all owners vote in agreement, the audit can be waived with only a financial review being required. If 100% of all the owners vote in written agreement then both the audit and the financial review can be waived. This vote must be conducted on an annual basis in a written format. Corporations with fewer than 12 units are automatically exempt from the audit requirement and may dispense with a review with the written consent of 80% of all owners. Auditors are to be independent and qualified under The Accounting Profession Act.

CondoSTRENGTH SESSION

The first CondoSTRENGTH Networking Event for the North Saskatchewan Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Insti-tute was held May 30th, 2017 at Sienna Point 1 Condomini-ums, Saskatoon.

There were 15 attendees representing 11 Condominium Cor-porations. Marlene Gillis from Snowberry Downs Condomini-ums acted as chair and will be taking on the role of Lead Fa-cilitator for the group moving forward. Three success stories were shared:

• Notice of Entry and Annual Inspections in condominium units (Marlene Gillis from Snowberry); • Implementation of major increase in condo fees (Sharon Siuksteris, Muriel Kolla, Carol Jorgenson from Sienna Point 1)

• Investing the Reserve Fund (Diana Robstad from Woodbridge 1)

There was good discussion with contributions from many group members. The discussion led to more topics of in-

terest which would be great for future networking events. Attendees also put forward some recommended contractors. We also decided some topics were best left to the experts! The CondoSTRENGTH Program provided us with surveys to use. 13 surveys were returned and overall the comments were very positive so I guess everyone got something out of the session! Suggestions for improvement will be incorporat-ed into future sessions where possible. Marlene hopes to put up some content from this session on the condostrength.ca website soon.

This program has great potential so condominium owners please encourage your Directors to sign up at condost-rength.ca which is a program by Directors for Directors.

The next meeting will be planned for September but we need a host site! Contact Marlene Gillis at snowberryboard@gmail.com for more information, help using the website, to volunteer to speak on a challenge your Condominium Board faced and how you dealt with it successfully, or, if your con-dominium will host a future event.

Finally, many apologies for the lack of communication about this event. All Directors who registered on the Condost-rength.ca website will be contacted for the next event.

For Directors, By Directors

JAMIE HERLESPECIALIZING IN CONDOMINIUM LAW

306-659-1219410 - 475 2ND AVENUE

SASKATOON, SK S7K 1P4

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WHAT IS WATER DEFENSE COVERAGE?Water Defense Coverage previously, was not offered on personal lines in Saskatchewan and is now being offered. Because of changes in our climate and the impact on our environment we have seen an elevated number of water- related claims. Insurance Companies have reported that water claims are now the number one threat to your home, and because of increased incidences of severe weather even homes that are not situated on flood plains are susceptible to flooding and water damage. So now some insurance com-panies are offering Water Defense Coverage - a product that covers freshwater flooding. An example what would be cov-ered under Water Defense Coverage is if there was a heavy rain storm and it filled up your window wells and then water entered your basement you would have to have Water De-fense Coverage to be covered for this type of claim.

Water Defense Coverage can be added to Homeowners, Con-dominium, Tenant and Rented Dwelling Packages and Sea-sonal. However, all companies may offer coverage only on certain policies. It is highly recommend you consider adding this coverage to your policy as failing to do so will leave a considerable gap in coverage. Because coverage is now con-sidered to be readily available, Provincial Disaster Relief may not apply.

WHAT'S COVERED?

● Flooding as the result of rising, breaking out or overflow of any inland body of water or watercourse (natural OR man-made)

● Sudden and accidental entrance of surface water that en-ters your home or detached private structures

● Additional Living Expense should you need to live elsewhere while damages are being repaired

WHAT'S NOT COVERED?

● Flooding as a result of any tidal body of water or water-course, tsunami, storm surge, waves or tidal waves

● Shoreline ice-build up or waterbourne ice or other objects unless another cause of loss insured occurs at the same time and contributes to this loss or damage

● No Coverage for Continuous or repeated seepage or leak-age of water

● Ground water or rising of the water table unless another cause of loss insured occurs at the same time and contributes to this loss or damage

● Loss or damage occurring while your property is vacant or under construction, unless the insurer has given permission for construction or vacancy

● No Coverage for intentional breaches of dams, dikes or levees

● Subject to terms, conditions and exclusions of all insurance policies as all insurance companies have different wordings for exclusions and coverages.

WHAT IS SEWER BACKUP COVERAGE?WHAT'S COVERED?

You are protected against any direct physical loss or damage caused by the sud-den and accidental backing up or escape of water or sewage within your home or any detached private struc-ture entering through:

● Sewer on your premises

● Septic system on your premises

● Sump located within your dwelling or detached private structure

● Drain located within or on your dwelling or detached private structure on your premises

WHAT’S NOT COVERED?

● If flood water enters the dwelling and contributes to the loss or damage

● If surface waters enter your dwelling or detached private structures on your premises and contribute to the loss or damage

● Caused by ground water or rising of the water table

● Occurring while the dwelling is under construction or vacant unless the insurer has given permission for construction or vacancy.

● Subject to terms, conditions and exclusions of all insurance policies as all insurance companies have different wordings for exclusions and coverages.

What is Water Defense Coverage?

Water Defense Coverage previously, was not offered on personal lines in Saskatchewan and is now being offered because of changes in our climate and the impact on our environment we have seen an elevated number of water-related claims. Insurance Companies have reported that water claims are now the number one threat to your home, and because of increased incidences of severe weather even homes that are not situated on flood plains are susceptible to flooding and water damage. So now some insurance companies are offering Water Defense Coverage - a product that covers freshwater flooding. An example what would be covered under Water Defense Coverage if there was a heavy rain storm and it filled up your window wells and then water entered your basement you would have to have Water Defense Coverage to be covered for this type of claim. Water Defense Coverage can be added to Homeowners, Condominium, Tenant and Rented Dwelling Packages and Seasonal. However, all companies offer may offer coverage only on certain policies. It is highly recommend you consider adding this coverage to your policy as failing to do so will leave a considerable gap in coverage. Because coverage is now considered to be readily available, Provincial Disaster Relief may not apply. What's covered? Flooding as the result of rising, breaking out or overflow of any inland body of water or watercourse

(natural OR manmade) Sudden and accidental entrance of surface water that enters your home or detached private

structures Additional Living Expense should you need to live elsewhere while damages are being repaired

What's NOT covered? Flooding as a result of any tidal body of water or watercourse, tsunami, , storm surge, waves or tidal

waves Shoreline ice-build up or waterbourne ice or other objects unless another cause of loss insured

occurs at the same time and contributes to this loss or damage No Coverage for Continuous or repeated seepage or leakage of water Ground water or rising of the water table unless another cause of loss insured occurs at the same

time and contributes to this loss or damage Loss or damage occurring while your property is vacant or under construction, unless we have given

permission for construction or vacancy No Coverage for intentional breaches of dams, dikes or levees Subject to terms, conditions and exclusions of all insurance policies as all insurance companies have

different wordings for exclusions and coverages.

What is Sewer Backup Coverage?

What's covered? You are protected against any direct physical loss or damage caused by the sudden and accidental backing up or escape of water or sewage within your home or any detached private structure entering through: Sewer on your premises Septic system on your premises Sump located within your dwelling or detached private structure Drain located within or on your dwelling or detached private structure on your premises

What’s not covered? If flood water enters the dwelling and contributes to the loss or damage If surface waters enter your dwelling or detached private structures on your premises and contribute

to the loss or damage Caused by ground water or rising of the water table Occurring while the dwelling is under construction or vacant unless we have given permission for

construction or vacancy. Subject to terms, conditions and exclusions of all insurance policies as all insurance companies have

different wordings for exclusions and coverages.

Elaine Pegg

1000 Central Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 2G9

306-373-0663 www.rayneragencies.ca

elaine.pegg@rayneragencies.ca

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Elaine Pegg1000 Central Avenue

Saskatoon, SK S7N 2G9306-373-0663

www.rayneragencies.caelaine.pegg@rayneragencies.ca

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SASKATCHEWAN HUMAN RIGHTSCOMMISSION: POLICY ON SERVICE ANIMALSThe Saskatchewan Human Rights Code (the “Code”) requires the accommodation of persons with disabilities, including per-sons who use service animals, in housing, employment, ed-ucation, and access to public services and places. Disability is a protected category under the Code. It includes physical and mental disabilities[1].

(i) Service animals assist persons with disabilities

People who use service animals require the animal to assist with symptoms or limitations arising from their disabilities. Although service animals have traditionally helped people with physical disabilities such as blindness, deafness or lim-ited mobility, there are a wide range of other disabilities for which service animals provide assistance, including psychiat-ric disabilities.

(ii) Examples of service animals

Service animals may be trained to provide services such as guidance for a person who is blind or to retrieve small items that are not accessible by a handler with physical limitations. Persons with psychiatric, intellectual or mental disabilities also use service animals. Pursuant to this policy, the require-ment for accommodation only occurs when a person with a disability requires an animal with specialized training to assist that person with a recognized disability. Having an emotional attachment to an animal does not trigger the duty to accom-modate. The following are examples of service animals:

A Guide Dog is a trained service dog that is used as a travel tool for persons with visual impairments, are blind or have low-vision.A Hearing Dog is a trained service dog which alerts a person with significant hearing loss, or who is deaf, to specific sounds such as a knock on the door.Assist Dog is a trained dog which assists a person who has a mobility or health impairment. Types of duties the dog may perform include: carrying, fetching, opening doors, ringing doorbells, activating elevator buttons, steadying a person while walking, helping a person up after a fall, etc. A SSigDog is a Social Signal Dog trained to assist a person with autism. The dog may alert the partner to distracting or repetitive movements common amongst people with au-tism, allowing the person to stop the movement (eg. hand flapping). Recognizing familiar persons in a crowd, steering around a mud puddle, responding to other people or social signals, are all possible roles for SSigDogs. A person with autism may have sensory problems and require the same as-sistance from a dog as a person who is blind or deaf.A Seizure Response Dog is a trained service dog that assists a person with a seizure disorder. How the dog serves the

person depends on the person’s needs. The dog may stand guard over the person during a seizure, or the dog may go for help. Some dogs are trained to predict a seizure and provide a warning.A Psychiatric Service Animal is a trained service animal that assists a person with a psychiatric disability. A Psychiatric Service Animal provides specific services to a person with a psychiatric disability, including, but not limited to: picking up/retrieving objects or aiding with mobility when the handler is dizzy from medication or has psychosomatic symptoms, wak-ing the handler if the handler sleeps through alarms or cannot get out of bed, alerting and responding to episodes, remind-ing the handler to take medication, alerting and/or distracting the handler from repetitive and obsessive thoughts or be-haviours. (iii) Examples of animals not covered by this policy

The accompaniment of a pet is not protected by the Code. Pets fall outside of this policy. Emotional support animals or therapy animals, which provide therapeutic benefits, but do not have specialized training to provide services for a dis-abled person, fall outside of this policy.

(iv) Service Providers and Public Places

Discrimination in the provision of accommodation, services or facilities where the public is admitted, or are customarily admitted, is prohibited pursuant to section 12 of the Code.

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Businesses are required to accommodate for the attendance of service animals. Access to hotel accommodations, public services and facilities must be provided to persons with ser-vice animals. In most cases no evidence should be required to support the attendance of a service animal. If a service animal is a disturbance a training certificate may be request-ed.

(v) Housing

Landlords and condominium associations have a duty to ac-commodate service animals. A “no pets” policy in rental housing or a condominium does not apply to service animals.

(vi) Education, Occupations and Employment

Persons with disabilities have the right to participate in edu-cation, occupations and employment without discrimination pursuant to sections 9, 13 and 16 of the Code. Accommo-dations must be made to allow persons with service animals to access educational services and fully participate in their occupations and employment. The Commission recognizes that relationships in the areas of education, occupations and employment often endure for extended periods of time. In-dividuals requiring accommodation in education, occupations and employment are often required to produce evidence sup-porting their need for accommodation. Persons with disabil-ities should be prepared to produce a training certificate to confirm the specialized nature of their service animals.

(vii) Examples of Prohibited Practices

Certain practices result in a violation of the Code and are prohibited. Prohibited practices include but are not limited to:

Refusing admission or services to a person with a service an-imal in the absence of an undue hardship;Interfering with the provision of services by a service animal;Requiring a person with a service animal to disclose details of a disability;Charging higher fees, deposits or surcharges to a person with a service animal; andSegregating service animals and handlers from other mem-bers of the public.

(viii) Obligations of a Handler

When accessing public places or services, handlers should be prepared to explain that the animal is a service animal and provide a basic description of the service the animal has been trained to perform. Handlers must also ensure that service animals are properly controlled to avoid unnecessary disrup-tions, risks to safety or damage to property. Handlers may be asked to remove service animals that are not properly controlled. Handlers can be held responsible for injuries to people or property caused by a service animal.

(ix) Exceptions to the Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate does not mean that every accom-modation request must be granted. In rare cases accommo-dating a service animal could represent an undue hardship. An example of an undue hardship would include a situation where the attendance of a service animal presents an un-reasonable risk to health or safety. Minor irritation, limited financial costs, or unsupported fears of property damage, do not represent an undue hardship. Unless an undue hardship can be established, the duty to accommodate a service ani-mal applies in the areas of employment, education and access

to public services and facilities.

[1] The Code definition of disability is:

2(1) In this Act: (d.1) “disability” means:

any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in-cludes: (A) epilepsy, (B) any degree of pa-ralysis, (C) amputation, (D) lack of physical coordination, (E) blindness or visual impair-ment, (F) deafness or hearing impediment, (G) muteness or speech impediment, or (H) physical reliance on a service animal, wheel-chair or other remedial appliance or device, orany of: (A) an intellectual disability or impair-ment, (B) a learning disability or dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in the comprehension or use of symbols or spo-ken language, or (C) a mental disorder.

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CCI INTRODUCTORY COURSECONDO 101 COURSE – BOARD BASICS AND BEST PRACTICESBy Canadian Condominium Institute – North Saskatchewan Chapter

NSCCI is pleased to announce a new course coming in the Fall of 2017. The 101 Introductory Course will assist Condominium Board Members in understanding their roles and obligations to better serve their complex. We will cover the basics of Board Governance, Financial and Maintenance responsibilities as well as common legal obligations. Our goal is for you to take away a number of best practices to review and implement with your condominium.

You can stack this course up against any other you’ve attended. Among the specifics covered will be:

• Director’s responsibilities and governance which includes Board Functioning, how to handle AGM’s and owner expectations.

• Self-Management vs. Property Management.

• Annual planning, budgets, fee collection, reserve funds, insurance issues as well as the preparation and delivery of estoppal packages.

This course will provide great insight into the basics of condominium living and management and will be offered in conjunction with additional courses to follow in a series. Essential operational concepts are presented to provide structure and insight into your role as a Director.

A small fee for the initiation course with limited attendance will be announced soon for board of directors only. After that, there will be a regular course fee for condominium directors and individual members to attend.

Here’s some news ….

CCI Introductory Course Condo 101 Course – Board Basics and Best Practices By Canadian Condominium Institute – North Saskatchewan Chapter

NSCCI is pleased to announce a new course coming in the Fall of 2017. The 101 Introductory

Course will assist Condominium Board Members understand their roles and obligations to better serve their complex. We will cover the basics of Board Governance, Financial and Maintenance responsibilities as well as common legal obligations. Our goal is for you to take away a number of best practices to review and implement with your condominium. You can stack this course up against any other you’ve attended. Among the specifics covered will be :

• Director’s responsibilities and governance which includes Board Functioning, how to handle AGM’s and owner expectations

• Self-Management vs. Property Management • Annual planning, budgets, fee collection, reserve funds, insurance

Issues as well as the preparation and delivery of estoppel packages This course will provide a great insight into the basics of condominium living and management and will be offered in conjunction with additional courses to follow in a series. Essential operational concepts are presented to provide structure and insight into the role of a Director.

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EDMONTON CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW A few of your directors were in attendance at the annual one day conference held in Edmonton on Saturday, April 29th., 2017. The event took place at the Robbins Health Learning Centre – MacEwan University. Donna Singbeil, Jamie Herle and Lorne Purdy took the time out of their business and personal schedules to participate in the largest educational event Alberta has to offer. Many opportunities were presented to hear educational presenters and to share in informal networking sessions.

Some of the many topics covered were:

• How Condo Boards Can Educate Owners: The Ten Most Important Topics• How to Create Awesome Condo Board Meetings• Dissecting the Delivery of Condo Documents• Resolving Disputes Through Mediation• Condominium Legal Panel• Condo Owner Information Sessions

Jamie Herle was invited to extend greetings from our National Office by presenting a message to all attendees during the noon luncheon. She made us proud as our NSCCI representative. Good Job! Alberta condominium owners are facing a proposed legislative change coming from the Alberta Human Rights Act. It will be expanded to include age as a protected ground, effectively making it illegal for condominiums to have age restrictions in their buildings. For many condo owners, living in an age-restricted building is a conscious lifestyle choice and a major factor in their decision. Lifting this restriction could fundamentally change the makeup of these buildings, and deny owners the choice to live in an adult or seniors-only building. CCI is dedicated to advocating for the interests of these owners and are petitioning the Alberta government to include an exemption for condominiums in the Alberta Human Rights Act. Stay tuned for more news on this issue as it goes through the legislative and court system.

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NAT KING COLETHOSE LAZY HAZY CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

ROLL OUT THOSE LAZY, HAZY CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

THOSE DAYS OF SODA AND PRETZELS AND BEERROLL OUT THOSE LAZY, HAZY CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

DUST OFF THE SUN AND MOON AND SING A SONG OF CHEER

JUST FILL YOUR BASKET FULL OF SANDWICHES AND WEENIESTHEN LOCK THE HOUSE UP, NOW YOU’RE SET

AND ON THE BEACH YOU’LL SEE THE GIRLS IN THEIR BIKINISAS CUTE AS EVER BUT THEY NEVER GET ‘M WET

ROLL OUT THOSE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMERTHOSE DAYS OF SODA AND PRETZELS AND BEER

ROLL OUT THOSE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMERYOU’LL WISH THAT SUMMER COULD ALWAYS BE HERE

DON’T HAFTA TELL A GIRL AND FELLA ABOUT A DRIVE-INOR SOME ROMANTIC MOON IT SEEMS

RIGHT FROM THE MOMENT THAT THOSE LOVERS START ARRIVIN’YOU’LL SEE MORE KISSIN IN THE CARS THAN ON THE SCREEN

ROLL OUT THOSE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMERTHOSE DAYS OF SODA AND PRETZELS AND BEER

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YOUR NSCCI BOARD

OF DIRECTORS HOPE

YOU HAVE A FUN

FILLED SUMMER!

SEE YOU IN THE FALL.

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We are proud to be associated with our professional and business members. The CCI Saskatchewan Chapter does not warrant, guarantee or accept responsibility for work performed by the companies or individuals listed. Members are encouraged to compare quotes for services they require and to ask for references when contracting for goods and/or services.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSACCOUNTANTSMELISSA KIEFER PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 306-668-5900 melissa.a.kiefer@pwc.com

INSURANCE BROKERSELAINE PEGG Rayner Agencies Ltd. 306-373-0663 elaine.pegg@rayneragencies.comTONY LAZURKO Butler-Byers Insurance Agency Ltd. 306-653-2233 tlazurko@butlerbyers.com

LAWYERSJAMIE HERLE WMCZ Lawyers 306-659-1219 jamieh@wmcz.comNAHEED BARDAI MLT Aikins LLP 306-975-7115 nbardai@mltaikins.com

PROPERTY MANAGERSDONNA SINGBEIL ICR Commercial Real Estate 306-664-6118 donna.singbeil@icrcommercial.comROGER WILSON Elite Property Management Ltd. 306-956-0044 roger@eliteproperty.caSUZANNE TURANICH Turanich Acquisition Management 306-652-9777 mgmt@turanich.comLORIE HOULE Saskatoon Real Estate Services 306-978-6688 lorie_srs@sasktel.netSHIRLEY SILBURT Colliers International 306-653-4410 shirley.silburt@colliers.com HILLARY SAYED Progressive Property Management Ltd. 306-652-3322 info@progressiveproperty.ca

PROPERTY MAINTENANCEKEVIN MCEWEN Goodwen Management Inc 306-281-2826 kevin@goodwen.ca

RESERVE FUND CONSULTANTS AND APPRAISERSDEVIN BAKER Suncorp Valuations Ltd. 306-652-0311 devin.baker@suncorpvaluations.comSHERRIL CARLSON Carlson Reserve Planning & Consulting 306-292-8455 condoreserves@sasktel.net

BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBERSACCOUNTANTSCOLIN L. TAYLOR EPR Saskatoon, CGA Prof Corp. 306-934-3944 colin.taylor@eprsk.caWILLIE BIRSS Collins Barrow PQ LLP 306-242-4281 wsbirss@collinsbarrow.com

RESERVE FUND CONSULTANTS AND APPRAISERSGRACE MUZYKA Brunsdon Lawrek & Associates 306-244-5900 gracemuzyka@brunsdonlawrek.comTERRY SOBIESKI Brunsdon Lawrek & Associates 306-221-0069 techsvcs@sasktel.netBYRON EBERLE Canadian Western Bank 306-667-2800 byron.eberle@cwbank.com

JOIN NOW: CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIPCCI has a membership category to suit everyone. You will notice that we have made a change to our membership fees for the upcoming 2017-2018 membership year in response to National looking for each Chapter to provide more financial support to the National Program. Locally, we have changed to a per unit calculation for fees to better represent the services required by each category and is a much easier way for NSCCI to calculate fees while being more fair to our members.

CONDOMINIUM CORPORATIONS/ASSOCIATIONSAnnual Membership $5/unit with a minimum of $125 and a maximum of $300 This membership category is open to all Condominium Corporations or Associations. Each Corporation designates a person to be their "member representative" to receive all notices and communications from CCI. That person can also vote on behalf of the Corporation.

PROFESSIONALSAnnual Membership $250This group includes all those individuals who earn a portion or all of their income from providing professional services to the condominium industry, for example, lawyers, accountants, engineers, condominium managers, real estate agents or brokers, appraisers, insurance brokers, etc. Professional members can, after two years, apply to become Associates of the Canadian Condominium Institute. If they are successful in meeting the qualifications and challenging the exam, these members are entitled to use the designation ACCI.

INDIVIDUALSAnnual Membership $90Persons who have an interest in the condominium community can become individual members. This group of members includes condominium owners, authors, and professors.

BUSINESS PARTNERS$350 or $300 for businesses with 5 or less employeesAny corporation (other than one that would qualify for condominium or professional membership), partnership, sole proprietorship, government agency, investment firm, lending institution, advertising company, or other business entity involved in the condominium industry.Each business designates a "member representative" to cast their vote and receive information from CCI.

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