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Advocacy Corner: Your Gateway to Government Relations

Government Relations Updates

In our first year as Cornerstone, we’ve taken steps to provide our members with valuable resources, strong advocacy and top-notch service. We’re excited to showcase our notable achievements and share our vision for the future of our members.  

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This engaging in-person session with expert Michelle Diplock is ideal for property owners, investors, and REALTORS® looking to navigate the municipal planning process effectively.

Workshop Highlights:

- Understand the fundamentals of land use planning
- Explore zoning and development approvals in Ontario
- Discover how planning policies impact your investments

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Government Relations: A Year of Advocacy and Future Direction with Cornerstone Director and Local Advocacy Committee Chair, Sandra Longdon

Cornerstone recognizes the many housing challenges our communities face, and we believe that advocacy is essential for amplifying our voices on important issues and the causes we support.

Our efforts are aimed at promoting attainable housing options and ensuring a strong quality of life, where residents can thrive both at work and at home.

Our goal is to raise awareness about often-overlooked concerns by employing a strategic and coordinated approach to drive meaningful change.

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Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® is thrilled to be featured in the November issue of BUZZ Digital Magazine!

Buzz published a 4-page spread about us called, “Four Organizations, Three Centuries of Trust”.

The article showcases conversations with Cornerstone's Chair Julie Sergi, Chair-Elect Drew Hemsley, CEO Bill Duce, COO Tania Benninger, CSO Crystal Henderson, and CFO Kim Sanders.

"Our board is united by a shared vision—to honour our combined legacy while shaping a forward-looking path together," says Julie Sergi, Chair of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®. "We’re committed to working collaboratively with our members and partners, staying open to new opportunities and ways to serve our communities."

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Our new brand focuses on our future growth, but also reflects and acknowledges the history of our four founding boards and associations. The new brand also aligns with our new Mission, Vision and Values:

Mission: To lead with purpose, advocate boldly and create positive change for the success of our members

Vision: Redefining the future of real estate through innovation and collaboration

Values:
- Putting Members First
- Leading with Integrity & Transparency
- Celebrating Diversity
- Upholding Professionalism
- Challenging the Status Quo

We are Cornerstone: Proudly Different, Noticeably Better 

Market Area Stats

Discover the latest market and housing statistics for Cornerstone, showcasing the vibrant dynamics of our local real estate landscape. These comprehensive overviews highlight current trends and offer valuable insights into the evolving market. 

Hamilton-Burlington Market Area Stats – November 2025
Mississauga Market Area Stats – October 2025
Simcoe and District Market Area Stats – October 2025
Waterloo Region Market Area Stats – October 2025
Market Area Stats

Government Relations

Monthly Updates
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Highlighted Initiatives

Cornerstone Are You Getting Square Footage Right?

As a REALTOR®, you know that a property’s size is often the most critical factor in any listing after location and price. That’s precisely why square footage is mandatory in our MLS® System.

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Statement from Ontario’s Nine Largest REALTOR® Associations on Letter to Minister Crawford Regarding RECO and iPro Realty

(September 3, 2025 – Toronto) Today, Ontario’s nine largest REALTOR® associations, representing more than 95,000 of the nearly 100,000 REALTORS® across the province, sent a joint letter to the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, the Honourable Stephen Crawford, in support of his government’s firm stance on the Real Estate Council of Ontario’s (RECO) operations and handling of the iPro Realty matter.

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Statement from TRREB, Cornerstone, OREB, OnePoint, and CLAR on Ford Government Review of RECO

TORONTO, ONTARIO, August 29, 2025 – Ontario’s five largest REALTOR® associations, representing more than 90 per cent of the nearly 100,000 REALTORS® in the province, support the Ford government’s decision to intervene in the review of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) following the iPro Realty Ltd. investigation.

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Press Releases

Cornerstone Press Releases
Cornerstone Published
Cornerstone Applauds Appointment of RECO Administrator 
HAMILTON – Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) applauds the appointment of experienced leader Jean Lépine as the Administrator for the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).   According to a Cornerstone member survey, 84 per cent of brokers and 86 per cent of members agree that RECO needs reform to better protect consumers, and real estate professionals, and rebuild trust in […]
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Cornerstone Meets with Minister Crawford
Cornerstone’s Chair Julie Sergi, Director Nicolas von Bredow, CEO Bill Duce, and staff met with the Honourable Stephen Crawford, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery of Ontario. We met with Minister Crawford to present evidence-based recommendations for reforming RECO in light of the recent iPro Realty situation.   In total, we shared 12 recommendations developed through feedback […]
Advocacy
30 Year Mortgage for First-time Homebuyers and to All Buyers of New Builds
I am pleased to share our strong support for the recent federal government decision to extend mortgage terms to 30 years for first-time homebuyers and to all buyers of new builds; and raise the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) […]
Advocacy
Open Letter to the Mayor and Members of Hamilton Council: Action on Housing to Save Jobs – NOW 
Dear Mayor Horwath and Members of Council,  On behalf of the West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA), the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (HCC), the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, and the Hamilton Halton Construction Association (HHCA), we express our grave […]

In The News

The Toronto Star: iPro scandal: Groups representing 90,000 realtors call on province to reform RECO
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The Public Record – Hamilton Council to Discuss Feasibility of Studying New Taxes – Including a Land Transfer Tax
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Flamborough Today – Realtors say no to municipal land transfer tax in Hamilton
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Bay Observer – Housing industry turned out in force to oppose made-in-Hamilton land transfer tax
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