Raymond Wand
03-10-2014, 05:24 AM
This is a letter I prepared on behalf of a number of inspectors seeking clarification as to the quoted number of court cases (390) by MCS and their research firm being used to justify licencing of Ontario home inspectors.
If you wish to have your name added to the the list please let me know and I would be happy to add it.
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Consumer Affairs Critic (Conservative)
MPP Mr. T. Barrett
Consumer Affairs Critic (NDP)
MPP Mr. Jagmeet Singh
Wednesday March 5, 2014
Dear Madams and Messieurs,
I am seeking clarification from the Min. of Consumer Services regarding the 35 recommendations made to the Minister of MCS with regards to licencing home inspectors.
It has been stated by MCS and their research company SEG Consultants that there were 390 court cases against home inspectors, however I and other signatories to this request listed below cannot get answers as to what the cases involved, whether the number represents cases over a one year period of time, or two to three year period. Further, no information as to whether any of the cases were successful against the inspector or whether any of the cases resulted in the inspector not being liable.
As you can appreciate this information requires clarification without which the cause to licence can be flawed. There needs to be an effort made by MCS to a clarify with full disclosure and transparency to dispel any myths, confusion and finger pointing.
Further the Better Business Bureau stats and other data I provided to MCS indicate very low numbers of complaints compared to other non-licenced trades. These include roofers, pavers, renovators, and contractors as an example. As a past time I research case law as it pertains to home inspectors and I am at a loss as to the number SEG Consultants has quoted and cannot not find anywhere near that number relating to Ontario court cases against inspectors.
It would be very much appreciated if this question could be put to the Minister of MCS on the floor of the Legislature in order to clarify and provide details as to the numbers provided by SEG Consultants who were retained by MCS to research the licencing matter.
I have questioned this number and sought answers, however I have been met with non-answers.
Your assistance in bringing clarification to this matter is urgently requested. Numbers without verification or clarification is not acceptable given its a simple matter to disclose this valuable data in my humble opinion.
In addition the following add their names to this request for disclosure and clarifications of the facts.
Ten (10) names added.
Please contact me at the email address should further information be required.
A Closer Look:
Qualifying Ontario’s Home Inspectors
http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/showAttachment.do?postingId=14645&attachmentId=22811
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Raymond Wand
CC.
The Honourable Kathleen Wynne - Premier
The Honourable Mr. T. Hudak - Leader of the Ontario Conservatives
The Honourable Mrs. A. Horwath - Leader of the NDP
Minister MCS - Tracy MacCharles
David Brezer - MCS Director, Consumer Policy and Liaison Branch
Ben Valido - Project Manager - Home Inspector Qualification Project
Jess Spindler-Legislative Asst - Office Mr. Orazietti MPP
Deborah Imran - Administrative Asst.
Aimee Skelton -Sr. Policy Adviser, Consumer Policy & Liaison Branch
Judith Borts - Senior Policy Advisor MCS
Mary Tate - SEG Consultants
Richard Lundeen - SEG Consultants
Ben Valido - Project Manager - Home Inspector Qualification Project
If you wish to have your name added to the the list please let me know and I would be happy to add it.
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Consumer Affairs Critic (Conservative)
MPP Mr. T. Barrett
Consumer Affairs Critic (NDP)
MPP Mr. Jagmeet Singh
Wednesday March 5, 2014
Dear Madams and Messieurs,
I am seeking clarification from the Min. of Consumer Services regarding the 35 recommendations made to the Minister of MCS with regards to licencing home inspectors.
It has been stated by MCS and their research company SEG Consultants that there were 390 court cases against home inspectors, however I and other signatories to this request listed below cannot get answers as to what the cases involved, whether the number represents cases over a one year period of time, or two to three year period. Further, no information as to whether any of the cases were successful against the inspector or whether any of the cases resulted in the inspector not being liable.
As you can appreciate this information requires clarification without which the cause to licence can be flawed. There needs to be an effort made by MCS to a clarify with full disclosure and transparency to dispel any myths, confusion and finger pointing.
Further the Better Business Bureau stats and other data I provided to MCS indicate very low numbers of complaints compared to other non-licenced trades. These include roofers, pavers, renovators, and contractors as an example. As a past time I research case law as it pertains to home inspectors and I am at a loss as to the number SEG Consultants has quoted and cannot not find anywhere near that number relating to Ontario court cases against inspectors.
It would be very much appreciated if this question could be put to the Minister of MCS on the floor of the Legislature in order to clarify and provide details as to the numbers provided by SEG Consultants who were retained by MCS to research the licencing matter.
I have questioned this number and sought answers, however I have been met with non-answers.
Your assistance in bringing clarification to this matter is urgently requested. Numbers without verification or clarification is not acceptable given its a simple matter to disclose this valuable data in my humble opinion.
In addition the following add their names to this request for disclosure and clarifications of the facts.
Ten (10) names added.
Please contact me at the email address should further information be required.
A Closer Look:
Qualifying Ontario’s Home Inspectors
http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/showAttachment.do?postingId=14645&attachmentId=22811
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Raymond Wand
CC.
The Honourable Kathleen Wynne - Premier
The Honourable Mr. T. Hudak - Leader of the Ontario Conservatives
The Honourable Mrs. A. Horwath - Leader of the NDP
Minister MCS - Tracy MacCharles
David Brezer - MCS Director, Consumer Policy and Liaison Branch
Ben Valido - Project Manager - Home Inspector Qualification Project
Jess Spindler-Legislative Asst - Office Mr. Orazietti MPP
Deborah Imran - Administrative Asst.
Aimee Skelton -Sr. Policy Adviser, Consumer Policy & Liaison Branch
Judith Borts - Senior Policy Advisor MCS
Mary Tate - SEG Consultants
Richard Lundeen - SEG Consultants
Ben Valido - Project Manager - Home Inspector Qualification Project