CONDO OWNERS ASSOCIATION - STRUCTURE

COA Ontario and Chapters Structure - Click here for Graph

COA Toronto and District Structure - Click here for Graph

COAOntario   COAOntario is the Governing Association to represent Condo Owners across the Province.  It is at the helm of all Chapters and Associated Districts within the Province.   COAOntario sets the mission statement, by-laws, policy, registration guidelines and applications, course and information structures, mandates, financial and professional standards for all associated operations of the Condo Owners Association Chapters and Districts.   The Chapters represent the Cities across the Province.    Each Chapter then has individual Districts to represent their local Municipality Wards.  This structure allows for a direct interaction with each District and their residing Counsellors, MPP's and MP's.   

COAOntario main headquarters is located in the Toronto Chapter, Local District Trinity Spadina.  It is the original birthplace of the Condo Owners Association and the beginning of tradition and support.   Today's fast growing condominium communities are at the peak of every City's municipal planning throughout the Province.  They are no doubt on the forefront of all Condo Developers, Builders and Construction Companies.   There is strength in numbers and time is of the essence.  COA will get results from what it inspects like the Act and Tarion where changes are required for the protection of all condominium owners.

Ontario is in the middle of Canada on the map.   It is also the hub of the Canadian economy. It is a magnet for manufacturing, finance, tourism and other industries. It’s also a leader in science and the arts. Our population of 12 million includes people from 200 countries who speak as many as 130 languages. Our cities are vibrant and our scenery spectacular.   The cost and shortage of land has created a slowdown on single family home construction but high-rise condo buildings are popping up everywhere.   Ontario is also the most multicultural province in Canada, where half of all new immigrants make their home.   It is a land of opportunity and a prosperous, democratic society built by the hard work of generations of immigrants.  Today's condominium market has a selection of owner occupied residences, short-term, corporate housing and relocation, and investment properties.  Condos continue to be the wave of the future because they create huge benefits for Municipalities with increased population resulitng in more tax dollars and stronger economic growth. 

Mission Statement The COA mission statement identifies the needs.   “To provide a cohesive united voice to represent condominium owners across the Province and to be a leader in representing and serving the interests of Condo Owners within 3 levels of Government by supporting the development of its members, fostering a prosperous and sustainable economic environment and contributing to the quality of life in our community”.    The need for a Condo Owners Association to represent Condo Owners will gain continued strength because of increased population of condo ownership and the need forthe defined presence and representation.

COAToronto  COAToronto whcih includes the GTA and City of Mississauga is the First Chapters of COAOntario.  It oversees the the Districts within the City of Toronto.  As a Chapter, COAToronto reports direclty to COAOntario for direction, guidence, assistance and all Governing rules and regulations of the Association for all Chapters and Districts.   COA Toronto has several Districts to represents the local Municipality Wards within the City of Toronto and also includes the City of Mississauga.  The Districts are defined by the mapping of the local wards to allow direct interaction with each residing Counsellors, MPP's and MP's.   In many cases local politicians have joined COA (District) Ad Hoc committees. 

Chapters   Ontario has 445 towns and cities which are considered Chapters under of the umbrella of COAOntario.  The strongest and most popular Chapters (Cities) for newcomers are the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa – the capital of Canada – Hamilton, Windsor, London, and the region around Niagara Falls.   Each of these Chapters includes Local Districts that are parallel to the Political Provincial Ridings in that Municipality.  This structure will allow the Chapter and local District to have the support of their local Counsellor, MPP and MP for each of these Ridings. We need strong Local Chapters to join our Toronto Chapter which includes GTA says .  COA Director Bob Coffey.  “There is strength in numbers and time is of the essence.  COA will get results from what it inspects like the Act and Tarion where changes are required for the protection of all condominium owners”.

MP's and MPP's   Looking at the Big Picture and the Parliament of Canada.   It is the Federal legislative branch of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in the national capital, Ottawa. There are 308 seats in the Canadian House of Commons. Members of Parliament elected to the Canadian House of Commons are called MPs.  Each of our Districts have MP representation and also MPP representatives who are the Ontario Provincial Members of Parliament.  The Canadian Federal Government experiences large growth with new immigration and growth.   It is a Country known for diversity. 

Website Launched by:  ITMAYDAY.COM

COA web provider ITMayday.com is a major sponsor of COA.  They design, develop and maintain www.COAOntario.com and most recently www.COAToronto.com  Derrick Thomas, CEO of ITMayday says "the website is reporting a steady increase in traffic and activity.  It has extended capabilities for maximum coverage for all Chapters across Ontario, newsfeeds, registration features and steady updates for Condo Owners.  It is a way to facilitate the exchange of information.  You can also find easy reference to City related activities and special discounts with savings programs for members to be launched shortly".   On July 11, 2011, the day of World Cup Soccer Finals, ITMayday launched www.COAToronto.com

COA Enrollment & Registration   Condo Corporations are joining their local Condo Owners Association District and Chapter (COA) on behalf of their Owners at only $1.00 per unit owner per Corporation because they are recognizing that the minimal cost to join offers so many benefits.   These Condominium Corporation will become a member of the Condo Owners Association Ontario (COAOntario).  The strength in numbers will truly make a difference in the representation of Condo Owners.                      

View Registration online at:    

www.COAOntario.com  or if you are Toronto based (COAToronto) online at:   www.COAToronto.com