Last updated: November 20, 2020 5:06 PM Today, the Premier of Ontario announced further regionally-based restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19. These restrictions will impact many OREA members and their…
Lockdowns and new restrictions
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Open Houses & New Provincial COVID-19 Framework
Last updated: Friday, November 13, 4:13 PM EST. Earlier this week, the Government of Ontario announced its Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The framework categorizes public health unit regions…
Provincial Budget 2020 Announcement
TORONTO, ON – Today’s 2020 Ontario Budget took strong steps towards protecting the health and safety of Ontario families while laying the groundwork for a strong economic recovery. The 2020…
An Open Letter to Minister Steve Clark
October 27, 2020 Honourable Steve ClarkMinister of Municipal Affairs and Housing17th Floor, 777 Bay StreetToronto, ON M7A 2J3 Dear Minister Clark: The Ontario Real Estate Association would like to applaud…
An Open Letter to Minister Fedeli
Hon. Victor Fedeli Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade 18th Floor, 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 1S5 Dear Minister: Thank you for taking the time to join…
Canada Emergency Business Account – Update for Non-Business Banking Account Holders
On October 26th, 2020, Minister Freeland announced that the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) will be available to businesses that have been operating out of a non-business account through their…
COVID-19 Screening Guidance for Workplaces Including Brokerages and Real Estate Board Offices
In response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and the beginning of a second wave of the pandemic in Ontario, the province has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 precautions in public…
Letter to Minister Lisa Thompson from OREA CEO Tim Hudak
BREAKING: Open Houses Banned in Toronto, Ottawa, Peel and York Region
Today, the Ontario Government announced that open houses will be prohibited in Ottawa, Peel, Toronto and York Region as of the following dates and times: Ottawa, Peel and Toronto: open houses prohibited…
Update to Federal COVID-19 Supports for Businesses
On Friday October 9th, the Federal Government introduced new targeted supports to help businesses that may be facing increased uncertainty as we head into the fall months of the COVID-19…