Bill 97 & Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act

Bill 97 & Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act

Last week, the Government of Ontario passed new housing legislation – Bill 97, the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act (“HHPA”), 2023. Bill 97 makes some significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (“RTA”). Note, these rules have not been...
What’s the Deal with Earned Media?

What’s the Deal with Earned Media?

Are MPPS Actually Reading this Stuff? Generating earned media (that is publicity or media exposure gained from methods other than paid advertising) is a best practice in the world of advocacy because it’s a low-cost way of putting your content or message in front of...
Former Top OREA Lobbyist Launches New Firm

Former Top OREA Lobbyist Launches New Firm

Real North Strategies will specialize in association & housing advocacy Toronto, ON – May 17, 2023 – Matthew Thornton, an award-winning communicator and veteran government relations executive, announced today the launch of Real North Strategies, Canada’s...