Ontario Home Inspector Licensing

[Bill Mullen]

News Flash

PHPIO is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael De Lint, Senior Policy Advisor, Building Development Branch, will be in attendance at our licensing symposium in London on Aug 6th. Mr. De Lint is the Senior Policy Advisor to Jim Watson, (Minister) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Mr. De Lint has a very distinguished background and his office is responsible for directing the elected politicians in the governance of our Province. We look forward to his input.

SPEAKERS/PANELISTS:

Moderator: Laura Leyser: Director CREA, Past President OREA

· Harry Janssen, OAHI/CAHI Past President
· Jan Delaney, President, SW Ontario BBB
· Gerry Weir – Immediate Past President - OREA
· Bill Handsaeme – President, Dominion Lending Centres
· Claude Lawrenson – Chair, NCA
· David A. Broad - Siskinds the Law Firm

Thursday, August 6, 2009

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ramada London

817 Exeter Road

London, ON N6E 1W1

Phone: 519-681-4900

Fax: 519-681-5065

E-Mail: ramadalondonsales@on.aibn.com

· There will be an opportunity for Inspectors to ask questions or give short presentations but they are limited and must be pre-arranged.
· While we have several important guests, we hope to have good dialogue on this subject

We will discuss issues such as:
- Is there a need for licensing in Ontario?
- Will it benefit consumers?
- Will it hurt or help private inspectors?
- What standards would be acceptable?
- Who would operate a licensing program?
- How can we ensure that all sectors have input?

‘It’s Your Future’

All Ontario home inspectors and other interested parties are invited to attend, 4 CEU’s will be issued.

Pre-registration – PHPIO Member: $ 10.00 Non-Member: $ 15.00

At the door – PHPIO Member: $ 20.00 Non-Member: $ 25.00

(Seating is limited to 150)

Pre-registration by credit card 1-866-785-5355

For more information email info@phpio.ca

[Bill Mullen]

The Licensing Symposium is fast approaching. W have received several messages from people on both sides of the issue, and we are approaching this with a completely open mind.

If the majority of inspectors want licensing, we should go for it, but only after we are well informed.

If the majority does not want licensing, then we need to form a strong counter-movement.

If you can't attend the Symposium but would like to voice your opinion, please send a message to me at bluewaterproperty@ebtech.net .

Hope to see you there !!!!

Bill Mullen

[Bill Mullen]

Professional Home and Property Inspectors of Ontario

AGENDA

12:00/1:00 PM - Registration
1:00 PM - Paul Wilson, PHPIO President - Welcome, introductions &
opening remarks
1:15 PM - Bill Mullen - Background and updates on Home
Inspector licensing in Canada
1:30 PM - Claude Lawrenson - History of the inspection industry.
1:45 PM - Laura Leyser, Moderator - Introduction and comments
2:00 PM - Comments by Panelists and Guests
2:40 PM - Prepared, scheduled statements from the audience.
3:00 PM - Break
3:15 PM - Open Symposium and discussion - Laura Leyser,
Moderator
4:30 PM - Final comments, conclusions, future plans

SPEAKERS/PANELISTS:

Moderator: Laura Leyser: Director CREA, Past President OREA

Special Guest:

Mr. Michael De Lint, Senior Policy Advisor,
Building Development Branch

Mr.Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa Centre,
Parliamentary Assistant for Revenue
Representing Premier Dalton McGuinty

· Harry Janssen, OAHI/CAHI Past President
· Jan Delaney, President, SW Ontario BBB
· Gerry Weir - Immediate Past President - OREA
· Bill Handsaeme - President, Dominion Lending Centres
· Claude Lawrenson - Chair, NCA
· David A. Broad - Siskinds the Law Firm

Thursday, August 6, 2009
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ramada London
817 Exeter Road
London, Ontario

It's your future, be there!

[Douglas Cossar]

Any update on how it went?

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Bill,

Last minute inspections kept me and the guy's from attending this event. If you can update us as Doug suggested we would appreciate it. Thanks

[Bill Mullen]

The Symposium went very well. We had some good discussions, and people spoke on both sides of the issue.

We will try to send out a full version of what went on within a few days.

Bill Mullen

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Thanks Bill

[George A. H. Luck]

Looking forward to the update.