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A Bit of Our History, 2015
(Feb 2015)
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Michael and Jessica each participated in sessions of the annual CCI-GHC Conference & Trade Show, held this year at the Hamilton Convention Centre. This was Jessica's debut at the conference. She participated as a panel member in a session on Owners' Meetings. Michael moderated a session on dispute resolution, and was also featured in two of the videos presented in the plenary session. Prior to his resignation from the CCI-GHC Board of Directors, Michael was chair of the Conference Committee, and had extended the invitation to Minister David Orazietti to take part. The Minister was unable to attend personally, but sent a video message and has his parliamentary assistant, Chris Ballard, MP, attend in person. The Conference took place in the same week that the proposed revisions of the Condominium Act, 1998, were presented in parliament.
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(May 2015)
Mark appointed to Judicial Appointment Committee
We are pleased to announce that Mark has been appointed by the Hon. Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice, as a member of the Minister's Advisory Committee on Judicial Appointments for Ontario (South West). Service on the committee is given on a volunteer basis. Committee members evaluate applications by persons interested in obtaining appointments as judges of the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the superior courts of Ontario. "Your work," the appointment letter, signed by the Minister, says, "is vital to the proper operation of the judicial appointments process and serves...the community at large." We are very happy to be able to congratulate Mark on receiving this appointment.
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(June 2015)
CK LLP to defend sports championship
The staff of Clifton Kok LLP (and a few of their family members) are pleased to be in the position of "returning champions" heading back to the Waterloo Region Home Builders Association annual Summer bash and volleyball tournament on Thursday, June 18, at Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort in Kitchener. The WRHBA bash has become an yearly "team building" event for the firm and a great opportunity to associate with many of our clients, colleagues and friends in the local development industry.
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Last year's winning line-up. |
(June 2015)
WRHBA Volleyball Update
Although the 2015 CK Legal volleyball team (nicknamed, the "Justice League") played undefeated into the semi-finals at this year's WRHBA Summer Bash, it was not able to maintain champion status. The team played hard and well and had a lot of fun. And no matter how this year ended up, there is always next year's tournament (and the current baseball season) to reclaim victory.
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(July 2015)
New Bill 106 Blog Commences
Since the introduction of Bill 106, the Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015, the lawyers at Clifton Kok LLP have been studying and analyzing the legislation. Commencing in July, the team is producing a new blog that focusses solely on Bill 106 and its likely impacts for condominium owners, directors, developers and managers. Promoted through both Facebook and Twitter, it will be easy to find new entries as they appear, but you can also get notice first-hand by joining our mailing list. Email us at info@cklegal.ca if you'd like to be on it. In the meantime, the blog can also be found here.
(Sep 2015)
Clifton Kok LLP supports Sanderson Management Inc. "Mix & Mingle"
(Oct 2015)
Confederation Club Luncheon with David Akin
Sponsored by Clifton Kok LLP, renowned journalist and political commentator, David Akin (SunMedia Parliamentary Bureau Chief) presented an interesting and entertaining analysis of the Canadian federal election held just three days earlier, the campaigns leading up to it, and what the future for the various political parties and government of Canada might be, to attendees at a Confederation Club luncheon held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kitchener on October 22, 2015.
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Mark and Michael flank David Akin at Confederation Club event sponsored by Clifton Kok LLP, October 22, 2015.
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(Oct 2015)
Other October Events
OCTOBER 8, 2015 - CCI-GHC SEMINAR ON BILL 106 IN KITCHENER
Michael filled in for Maria Durdan at the CCI-GHC seminar on Bill 106 at the Holiday Inn in Kitchener, discussing Manager Licensing, the Condo Authority and Consumer Protection.
OCTOBER 17, 2015 - CCI-GHC LEVEL 200 COURSE IN BURLINGTON
On October 17, Michael filled in for Maria at the CCI Level 200 Directors Course held at Hilton Garden Inn in Burlington to discuss Changes to Common Elements (sections 97 and 98 of the Condominium Act, 1998).
OCTOBER 24 & 31, 2015 - CCI-GHC LEVEL 200 COURSES IN KITCHENER
Michael and Jessica each participated in the CCI Level 200 Directors Course held at Bingemans on October 24 and 31, covering topics including governing documents, corporate records, and owners' meetings.
(Nov 2015)
November Event
NOVEMBER 24, 2015 - CCI - LONDON & AREA SEMINAR ON BILL 106
Michael presented a seminar for CCI - London on the changes to law proposed in Bill 106 at the Mocha Shrine. He provided an almost comprehensive overview of key changes in all parts of the Act, covering a a few major points in depth, and concluded with a Q&A.
(Dec 2015)
Christmas Food Drive
Clifton Kok LLP collected food and gift items for the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank, which serves the Cambridge and North Dumfries area, including the Village of Ayr, where our offices are located.
(Fall-Winter 2015)
New Ads and Flyers
2015 found the firm expanding its practice areas, as Mark returned to his roots as a solicitor to provide Estates Law services to our clients. In conjunction with this, the firm stepped up its advertising with a series of small ads, sometimes published in print and otherwise shared over social media (Facebook and Twitter). The series is copied below.
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