By Samantha Wharton

Riskboss Magazine Senior Editor

We have created another exciting edition chock full of great information that board members, property managers and residents will definitely find interesting reading.

The shooting at the Bellaria Residences Condominium in Vaughan last year continues to resonate within the condominium industry. Riskboss and Riskboss Magazine have been very active in responding to inquiries on what boards and property managers can and should do to act in the best interests of the community. Riskboss created a White Paper on the topic of Protecting Site Personnel. We feel it important to repeat the White Paper in its entirety in this edition to share our thoughts and recommendations.

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We hope you like this edition and feel that the read is time well spent.

We Have Heard From You – Reader Commentary

Thank you for your publication. I enjoy the articles as these help me. I am a board member at a small, older condominium in Toronto. We have a fellow board member who just doesn’t see the world like other people do. Sometimes this board member does things outside of meetings that puts the board in uncomfortable situations. My question is, does the actions of this one board member impact on the rest of the board? What is our risk? Thank you.

D. Gel, Board Member

Riskboss Answer: Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, this happens far too often. If this board member acts in a manner that is contrary to their roles and responsibilities, this could have a dramatic impact to the entire corporation. The best advice is for the board to seek counsel from the corporate lawyer to gauge the impact of what (s)he is engaged in. By doing so, you will have fulfilled your obligation to act quickly and prudently. We will have GMA Lawyers write about this. We think it is an important topic.

I want to thank you for the article, “I Didn’t Know.” I am sending this to everyone I know. It clearly describes what I have been trying to tell my fellow board members for years.

Marla W-R., Condominium Property Manager

Riskboss Answer: Thank you for your commentary. We need to share this type of information so people can help protect themselves, sometimes from themselves.

I don’t have a question but want to ask for your help. I have three kids who spend most of their day on the Internet. We try to manage their online time as best as possible. My youngest daughter started receiving calls on her cellphone. He was very persistent, so we called the police. The police are being very helpful, but I thought this needs greater awareness.

Dean S., Downtown Toronto Condominium Resident

Riskboss Answer: Thank you for your commentary. We will have an industry expert write about this. This is a very important topic. There is nothing more important than protecting children from harm.