Government Relations

OAA President, Susan Speigel, writes to James Ross, Manager of the Building Code Policy Development Unit, to confirm the Association's recommendations on the recent proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code. 

Publish Date: 2021/DEC/13

Primary stakeholders, including the OAA, write to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to confirm their commitment to remain involved in discussions about changes to Building Code Services.

Publish Date: 2021/MAY/18

OAA President, Susan Speigel, writes to James Ross, Manager of Building Code Policy Development Unit to deliver the Association's feedback on the proposed interim changes to the 2012 Building Code that are intended to support innovation, increase housing supply, and improve firefighter safety. 

Publish Date: 2022/APR/14

OAA President, Susan Speigel, writes to James Ross, Manager of Building Code Policy Development Unit, to deliver the Association's line by line review of Parts 1 to 9 of the Winter 2022 OBC consultation. 

Publish Date: 2022/MAR/11

OAA President, Susan Speigel, writes to James Ross, Manager of Building Code Policy Development Unit, to deliver the Association's line by line review of the proposed changes for energy efficiency in the Winter 2022 OBC consultation. 

Publish Date: 2022/APR/14

On April 8, 2021, the OAA hosted a member roundtable on design of long-term care homes. Attended by 15 members with more than 200 years of collective experience designing these homes, this event was an opportunity to gather insights that will inform recommendations that the OAA makes to government regarding long-term care in Ontario. 

Publish Date: 2021/APR/08

OAA President, Susan Speigel, writes to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly to confirm the Association's views on the proposed Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

Publish Date: 2022/APR/11

OAA President, Susan Speigel, writes to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly to confirm the OAA's position on Bill 37, Fixing Long-term Care Act, 2021. 

Publish Date: 2021/NOV/25