Press releases

2019

• Bill 16: The OACIQ pleased with measures for the protection of the public
• RDV OACIQ 2019: The quest for balance for the public
• The OACIQ takes action to increase real estate literacy
• The OACIQ unveils an all-digital guide for homebuyers
• The OACIQ reacts to a report about the relationship between building inspectors and some real estate brokersStudy of Bill 16: The OACIQ is excited about the government's openness to oversee co-ownership property managers
• Ten actions taken by the OACIQ for public trust
• Bill 16: The OACIQ proposes to oversee co-ownership and set out guidelines for building inspection
• The OACIQ suspended the licence of 106 brokers
• Bill 16: The OACIQ supports the efforts to regulate building inspection and divided co-ownership
• Fraud Prevention Month: Once again the OACIQ undertakes to closely monitor illegal brokerage schemes

2018

• RDV OACIQ 2018: Because public trust needs to be earned
• The Housing Sector Calls for a Department
• First Election Debate on Housing - The four main political parties want to make housing a priority
• A new tool for an optimal real estate transactions! The Declarations by the seller of the immovable - Divided co-ownership form
• The OACIQ puts its expertise behind Bill 401 regulating divided co-ownership and building inspection
• Adoption of Bill 141 amending the Real Estate Brokerage Act - Mitigated result for the protection of the public
• Real estate and mortgage brokerage: More generous indemnities for the public
• Dominique Derome appointed as a member of the Office des professions du Québec
• The OACIQ wants the public carrying out real estate or mortgage transactions to be even better protected

2017

• L’Organisme d'autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) devient partenaire d’Option consommateurs (in French only)
• L’OACIQ est clair : encadrer l’inspection en bâtiment est une avenue incontournable pour protéger le public (in French only)
• Colloque immobilier: A winning event for the public
• The OACIQ presents its strategic directions

2016

• The new President and Chief Executive Officer of the OACIQ shares her position at the AGM

2015

• The OACIQ submitted a brief to the Government concerning the future of real estate brokerage and public protection
• The power to do more - Launch of the Mandatory Continuing Education Program for all Québec real estate and mortgage brokers

2014

• Mortgage Broker Practices Score Well on Regulator Suitability Report
• OACIQ Annual General meeting • Innovating to better protect the public
• Mortgage regulators make knowing the rules a little easier for brokers

2013

• LAWSUIT AGAINST STELLIUM IMMOBILIER INC. - The OACIQ is claiming $513,000
• The public can rely on real estate and mortgage brokers who are always better trained
• LAWSUIT AGAINST DUPROPRIO INC. - The OACIQ filed a motion for declaratory judgment

2012

• Basic training for future brokers, mandatory since September 1, 2013: The OACIQ welcomes this measure that will protect the public even better
• Lawsuit against DuProprio Inc. – Concerned by the decision of the Court, the OACIQ is assessing its options
• FORMATION DE BASE EN COURTAGE IMMOBILIER ET HYPOTHÉCAIRE | L’OACIQ se réjouit des changements annoncés (in French only)
• Provincial regulators partner to increase consumer protection and improve mortgage broker standards
• LAWSUIT AGAINST DUPROPRIO INC. | Mindful of Its Impact on Public Protection, OACIQ Appeals Court of Québec Decision

2010

• The OACIQ weighs in on the Agreement between the CREA and the Commissioner of Competition