Consumer rights a low priority in #Ontario. We need a Consumer Watchdog - Auto insurance is one of the gaps - when something goes wrong you end up in court! Addressing consumer issues saves $ @tomrakocevic.bsky.social @kristynwongtam.bsky.social @maritstilesndp.bsky.social #onpol #insurance

#DYK that CPBH has been operating for more than 21 years, strictly with volunteer effort? Thank you to all of the CPBH volunteers! Thank you as well to all of CPBH's supporters! #volunteering #consumerprotection

Thanks to @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social for this article. Most people don't realize how very limited Tarion's warranty is. #BuyerBeware #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #onpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/....

The PM has a lot of work to do to save Cdn consumers from oligarchs and monopolies. @mark-carney.bsky.social www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

As the Ford Gov't focuses on building faster & cutting red tape, ON families are paying the price for Tarion's inadequate maximum. Imagine - a newly built home that requires > $400K to bring it up to the minimal Code. @catmckenney.bsky.social #housingquality #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #onpoli

When will Canada's new federal govt start protecting consumers @chrystia-freeland.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social ? You can do this. Cdns have suffered through this long enough. You've heard enough from lobbyists. Listen to Canadians now. @airpassengerrights.ca www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...

CPBH is pleased to share that retired lawyer & title insurance expert, Tim Hyde, has joined our Advisory Council. Welcome to the team, Tim! We are very fortunate to have a strong team of advisors - all volunteers! Info re Tim, click here: canadiansforproperlybuilthomes.com/.../tim_hyde...

They are a trusted source for builder protection. They are a brick wall to keep consumers at bay.

Think long and hard on that decision. Cld change your life. New homes riddled w/bldg code violations can drag you into a years-long fight to get what you paid for. Many can't stand the stress &give up. Some face illness, family breakdown &bankruptcy. The industry knows how this works. You do not.

Why does the Ford govt continue to allow Tarion to allocate only about 30 min. on its APM agenda for questions from the public? #onpoli

It's been a busy day following the Tarion Annual Public Meeting last night - here's the general consensus that we have heard. Homeowner Jenn Moore gets the most votes for impact. Was anyone from the Ministry there taking notes? #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #onpoli

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Who is lobbying for the consumer? Answer: no one This is what the industry is doing. They don’t want municipalities interfering. It’s the muni’s and prov’s job to protect citizens. They aren’t doing that job. They are working against citizens at the request of their rich builder buddies.

Back by popular demand: CPBH t-shirts! For a LIMITED time, we will be selling them at our cost: t-shirt, tax & shipping. We are currently working out costs (a little tricky with the Canada Post situation) & we will share the price asap. Please stay tuned for further info.

To be affordable, newly built homes at least need to meet Code at the outset. That doesn't happen in many parts of Canada. #AffordableHousing #EnforceTheCode #cdnpoli www.biv.com/news/real-es...

Why is the Ford gov't allowing this to continue? #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #onpoli

Building code violations threaten the occupants' health and safety. The building permit you pay for as part of the house price charges you for municipal inspections. If they don't inspect, that's fraud. You're stuck. WHEN will provinces stop allowing this tyranny on new home buyers?

We so appreciate the kind words - and we look forward to reading the new book Fragile Shelters: fragileshelters.com #FragileShelters

Many purchasers of newly built homes that CPBH hears from are "housewrecked". Most people don't care until it happens to them, their child, their parent. Consumer protection in Canada is very weak. Canadian gov'ts are focused on "building faster" & "cutting red tape". #BuyerBeware #cdnpoli

We look forward to the response from the Ontario Government. #FactoryBuiltHomes #ConsumerProtection #onpoli

We didn't get the response we had hoped for, but it's a start. #LAT #onpoli

CPBH has been helping owners of newly built homes for 20+ years, always for free. CPBH is unique in Canada. The build faster approach is producing more homes riddled with building code violations. Code violations are risks to health &safety. Owners need help. CPBH is there. Please donate today!

Interesting/timely article re #prefabhomes (also called #factorybuilt, #modularhomes, etc) ⤵️ cbc.ca/radio/costof... As Canada ramps up for these homes, related systems/processes need to be modified. Key question: Who is considered the builder?

Consuming your life and endless delays are tactics to get you to give up. #EndTarionMonopolyNOW Multiple warranty providers is better for consumers and business than this government-created monopoly established by a former conservative administration.

..... - Broader focus for types of complaints, i.e., beyond just fairness; and - Estimated lower costs. We will welcome your response, Mr. Barber." #onpoli #ombudsman

And Tarion knows that the LAT is no capable of enforcing its decisions. How twisted is that? Hope these homeowners got what they were entitled to. #EndTarionMonopolyNOW

This is what Tarion does. Ontarians don't need new home warranties from a mandatory monopoly. They need a multi-provider warranty system like many other provinces. Competition is always better for consumers and industry than monopolies. #EndTarionMonopolyNOW as recommended by Justice Cunningham.

In a country like Canada, many are surprised to learn abt the problems w ON's tribunals. CPBH appreciates the support of Liberal Critic MPP Collard & NDP Critic MPP Wong-Tam. Link to CPBH's 2024 report re homeowners fighting Tarion at the LAT🔽 canadiansforproperlybuilthomes.com/wp-content/u...

Most people have no idea until it happens to them.... #onpoli #carinsurance

Why do fed&prov govts in Canada allow consumers to be treated this way? Why did they allow consumer protection to be crushed into silence? Look at the outcomes: It's unconscionable. A vibrant&able #ConsumerProtection regime desperately needed. @anitavandenbeld.bsky.social @chandrapasma.bsky.social

Canada has: - a housing supply crisis - a housing affordability crisis & - a housing QUALITY crisis. But how many politicians are talking about fixing the quality crisis? None that we know of. Buyer beware-this could happen to you, your parent, your child next. @gregorrobertson.bsky.social

Developers w/deep pockets shd never use the legal system to intimidate people into silence. This judge makes it clear. Speaking out w/out fear is part of #ConsumerProtection same as #NoNDAs . Public discussion helps consumers protect themselves esp. since the govt isn't. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

It's always so nice for CPBH volunteers to receive acknowledgement for our work. Thank you, Councillor Kavanagh! #cityofottawa #ottcity #volunteers

Best wishes & congratulations to Minister Gregor Robertson regarding your appointment as Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. #cdnpoli

What’s the good of building fast if all you get is buildings that don’t meet code and are not safe or healthy to live in? Makes the builder rich.

This is NOT #ConsumerProtection, it's builder protection. It needs to be eliminated from Ontario and replaced with a multi-provider warranty system like many other provinces have. How about consumers first for a change? Do you think the current Ford govt is going to do that? #ShamelessMoneyGrabs

Imagine living in a newly built house while the foundation is slowly but surely crumbling beneath it. Imagine what it takes to lift a house, remove the foundation, install a new one, then settle the house back down on it. Thousands of families in Quebec lived through this.

Here's the link to donate to CPBH : canadiansforproperlybuilthomes.com/what-you-can... Thank you for your consideration. #DrEarlShuman #EarlShuman #ConsumerProtection #onpoli

Tarion's customer survey asks largely softball questions that don't get to the core of serious issues.Tarion trots out its survey results to try to convince officials that it's doing a great job.CPBH offered meaningful survey questions but Tarion didn't seem interested. #onpoli #EndTarionMonopolyNOW

Here’s someone who knows, telling it straight. Hello govts at all 3levels: You have failed consumers &cost us our health & $$$ in the process. It’s way past time to clean up this mess. Some sign of your recognition of this huge problem wld be appropriated. #EnforceTheCode @mark-carney.bsky.social

Why are Ontarians still stuck with this mandatory monopoly, Tarion, Premier Ford? #ForcedWarrantyFlawedProtection #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #onpoli

Being trapped in a house you can’t fix or sell affects your health, your relationships and your financial future. It’s non-stop stress. There should be severe penalties for those who inflict this on people. CPBH is the only organization of its kind in Canada, helping people find the way out.

Interesting point. Over the years, we have heard about limitation period issues from a number of homeowners. #limitationperiod #newlybuilthomes

Tarion tries to convince people that it's changed. Homeowners are often facing the same old tricks from Tarion-it may even be worse than before. Our enewsletter (link below) provides more examples of Tarion's "changes" (spoiler alert - they're not good for consumers). #onpoli #EndTarionMonopolyNOW

Many of CPBH’s volunteers have lived through the nightmare of homes riddled with build code violations. Thank you CPBH for leading the way in helping thousands of people over the years! #NeverGiveUp #YouAreNotAlone

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Let’s support this hard-working volunteer organization that has been helping people for free for over 20 years. There is no other consumer support like it in Canada. They have helped thousands of people. Let’s keep their doors open! Donate: canadiansforproperlybuilthomes.com/what-you-can...

Well, well, well... Look at what this former Tarion exec says about a competitive warranty model. Why is ON still stuck with the Tarion monopoly, Premier Ford? Ontarians deserve choice! #onpoli #EndTarionMonopolyNOW

So many have lost faith in both Tarion and the LAT. #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #DumpTheLAT #onpoli

Yes, an improperly built home may negatively impact your household insurance. Have you signed CPBH's petition to end Tarion's monopoly? Here's the link: chng.it/Vw9ymXwF7K #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #onpoli