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Consumer Education & Resource Hub

Welcome to the Consumer Education & Resource Hub, providing educational content that supports consumer protection, education, and awareness related to home buying and ownership. We have created resources for you, as well as curated content from our generous partners to provide you with the most relevant education on important homeownership topics.

Here, you’ll find helpful resources we’ve developed, along with curated content from our valued partners, all focused on the most important topics for today’s homeowners and homebuyers. Browse our latest resources or explore by category for specific information.

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City of Toronto – Live Green Resources

22 April 2025 Energy Efficient Homes, Home Maintenance, Homeowner Education, Renovations

If you are a homeowner in Toronto, your city has prepared a resource section to support you in maintaining an energy efficient home, learning about incentive programs, help you with renovations, understanding climate impacts on your home and reducing waste.
Basement Flooding – Homeowner Checklist

22 April 2025 Basement, Home Maintenance, Homeowner Education

Climate conditions continue to impact the resiliency of our homes. The ICLR has developed a ‘Protecting Your Home From..’ series, including one focused on Basement Flooding, to help you in protecting your home.
Buying a Condominium

16 April 2025 Homeowner Education, Living in a Condominium

So You’re Thinking About Buying a Condominium? CMHC, Canada’s Mortgage and Housing Corporation, has prepared many resources including a Condominium Buyer’s Guide to provide you with the basic background information you need to figure out if condominium ownership is really for you.
Condo Owners’ Guide

16 April 2025 Homeowner Education, Living in a Condominium

As a condominium owner there is a lot to become aware of, and benefit from in condo living. The Condominium Authority of Ontario has prepared a free Condo Owners’ Guide to support your condo ownership journey.
Finding a Renovator

14 April 2025 Finding a Professional, Home Maintenance, Renovations

Although renovators are not licensed or regulated in Ontario, there are still resources available for homeowners looking to find a reliable contractor for their home renovation projects.
Find a Radon Mitigation Expert

3 April 2025 Finding a Professional, Radon

The Canadian – National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) has a database to help consumers find local professionals who have been trained in radon mitigation, so you can have ease of mind that your new mitigation system will be installed successfully.
Find an HVAC Contractor

3 April 2025 Finding a Professional, HVAC

Finding a reliable contractor for your HVAC needs can be challenging, especially when it comes to ensuring they are licensed, insured, and trustworthy. HRAI’s Contractor Locator will help you find a reliable and licensed HVAC contractor.