Sean Tracey 🇨🇦 🔥
@seantracey.bsky.social
Retired Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Life Safety Advocate, Retired military officer. Proud Canadian. Disney fan.
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Promises of newly built homes "quality"...?
So many questions, eg:
➡️Who makes sure that "quality" is delivered?
➡️ How is "quality" defined when it comes to newly built homes in Canada?
#BuyerBeware #newlybuilthomes
So many questions, eg:
➡️Who makes sure that "quality" is delivered?
➡️ How is "quality" defined when it comes to newly built homes in Canada?
#BuyerBeware #newlybuilthomes
December 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Promises of newly built homes "quality"...?
So many questions, eg:
➡️Who makes sure that "quality" is delivered?
➡️ How is "quality" defined when it comes to newly built homes in Canada?
#BuyerBeware #newlybuilthomes
So many questions, eg:
➡️Who makes sure that "quality" is delivered?
➡️ How is "quality" defined when it comes to newly built homes in Canada?
#BuyerBeware #newlybuilthomes
Modular and manufacturers housing should meet the same inspection requirements as other housing. Sign the petition!
Urgent - Please share
Canadians - please help this homeowner & sign this petition. A minimum of 500 signatures needed by Jan. 1/26 for this to be considered.
ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
It could be you/your child/your friend next.
#factorybuilthousing #modularhousing #prefabhousing
Canadians - please help this homeowner & sign this petition. A minimum of 500 signatures needed by Jan. 1/26 for this to be considered.
ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
It could be you/your child/your friend next.
#factorybuilthousing #modularhousing #prefabhousing
December 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Modular and manufacturers housing should meet the same inspection requirements as other housing. Sign the petition!
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ON's Delegated Administrative Authority model does not protect consumers adequately.
eg: Have you been following the RECO scandal, the HCRA scandal or what's been allowed to go on with Tarion for almost 50 years?
Real estate broker Nina Deeb raises an excellent question!
#onpoli
eg: Have you been following the RECO scandal, the HCRA scandal or what's been allowed to go on with Tarion for almost 50 years?
Real estate broker Nina Deeb raises an excellent question!
#onpoli
November 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
ON's Delegated Administrative Authority model does not protect consumers adequately.
eg: Have you been following the RECO scandal, the HCRA scandal or what's been allowed to go on with Tarion for almost 50 years?
Real estate broker Nina Deeb raises an excellent question!
#onpoli
eg: Have you been following the RECO scandal, the HCRA scandal or what's been allowed to go on with Tarion for almost 50 years?
Real estate broker Nina Deeb raises an excellent question!
#onpoli
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More conversations....many people have no idea how serious building code violations are.
Most homeowners who contact CPBH say that Code violations have been confirmed in their newly built home.
#EnforceTheCode
#NewlyBuiltHomes
Most homeowners who contact CPBH say that Code violations have been confirmed in their newly built home.
#EnforceTheCode
#NewlyBuiltHomes
October 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
More conversations....many people have no idea how serious building code violations are.
Most homeowners who contact CPBH say that Code violations have been confirmed in their newly built home.
#EnforceTheCode
#NewlyBuiltHomes
Most homeowners who contact CPBH say that Code violations have been confirmed in their newly built home.
#EnforceTheCode
#NewlyBuiltHomes
Is it not a national historic site and would it not have been subject to strimgent reviews?
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Is it not a national historic site and would it not have been subject to strimgent reviews?
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Very well done, great overview of an amazing Canadian...
October 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Very well done, great overview of an amazing Canadian...
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September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
Today Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that twenty men who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their participation in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre would keep their medals, despite more than ...
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September 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
September 26, 2025
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We note a "consumer representative" on the board of the Delegated Administrative Authority (DAA) BAO
thebao.ca/team/laurata...
We wrote to ON's minister responsible for #consumerprotection, S. Crawford, asking why there are no "consumer representatives" on the boards of DAAs Tarion & HCRA.
#onpoli
thebao.ca/team/laurata...
We wrote to ON's minister responsible for #consumerprotection, S. Crawford, asking why there are no "consumer representatives" on the boards of DAAs Tarion & HCRA.
#onpoli
Laura Tamblyn Watts
Consumer Representative Appointed Sept. 27, 2023 – Term expiry BAO Annual General Meeting 2026 Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of CanAge, Canada’s seniors’ advocacy organization. She is an advocate, au...
thebao.ca
September 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We note a "consumer representative" on the board of the Delegated Administrative Authority (DAA) BAO
thebao.ca/team/laurata...
We wrote to ON's minister responsible for #consumerprotection, S. Crawford, asking why there are no "consumer representatives" on the boards of DAAs Tarion & HCRA.
#onpoli
thebao.ca/team/laurata...
We wrote to ON's minister responsible for #consumerprotection, S. Crawford, asking why there are no "consumer representatives" on the boards of DAAs Tarion & HCRA.
#onpoli
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September 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Thank you MPP @tomrakocevic.bsky.social
In 2013 the Toronto Star published an investigative report re serious issues with the Ontario Builder Directory (OBD) - the ON Gov't said they'd fix it. Many agree that the OBD is more misleading today than in 2013.
www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...
In 2013 the Toronto Star published an investigative report re serious issues with the Ontario Builder Directory (OBD) - the ON Gov't said they'd fix it. Many agree that the OBD is more misleading today than in 2013.
www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...
‘Families deserve better’: MPP urges homebuyers to report their frustrations to the auditor general of Ontario
A Member of Provincial Parliament is sending a message to home builders - don’t build a new home if you aren’t going to do it properly or safely.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Thank you MPP @tomrakocevic.bsky.social
In 2013 the Toronto Star published an investigative report re serious issues with the Ontario Builder Directory (OBD) - the ON Gov't said they'd fix it. Many agree that the OBD is more misleading today than in 2013.
www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...
In 2013 the Toronto Star published an investigative report re serious issues with the Ontario Builder Directory (OBD) - the ON Gov't said they'd fix it. Many agree that the OBD is more misleading today than in 2013.
www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...
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September 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Cdn Assoc of Fire Chiefs and Humane Canada have collaborated to produce a draft guideline for coordinating efforts for animal rescue in an emergency. An interesting initiative given how important pets are in our lives and their care does affect our emergency actions. Well done to all involved.
July 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Cdn Assoc of Fire Chiefs and Humane Canada have collaborated to produce a draft guideline for coordinating efforts for animal rescue in an emergency. An interesting initiative given how important pets are in our lives and their care does affect our emergency actions. Well done to all involved.
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Earlier today we posted about some views that the ON Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery's arrangement with Tarion and HCRA regarding oversight payments is a conflict of interest.
New home purchaser, Wendy Wolman, has her opinion - copied and shared here.
What's your view?
#onpoli
New home purchaser, Wendy Wolman, has her opinion - copied and shared here.
What's your view?
#onpoli
July 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Earlier today we posted about some views that the ON Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery's arrangement with Tarion and HCRA regarding oversight payments is a conflict of interest.
New home purchaser, Wendy Wolman, has her opinion - copied and shared here.
What's your view?
#onpoli
New home purchaser, Wendy Wolman, has her opinion - copied and shared here.
What's your view?
#onpoli
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Considering a newly built home in Ontario? Please read what Frank McInnes has to say.
While the Legislature is on vacation & politicians like Premier Ford are at picnics, CPBH volunteers are working to help suffering homeowners.
#HealthAndSafety #BuyerBeware #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #FixHCRA #onpoli
While the Legislature is on vacation & politicians like Premier Ford are at picnics, CPBH volunteers are working to help suffering homeowners.
#HealthAndSafety #BuyerBeware #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #FixHCRA #onpoli
July 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Considering a newly built home in Ontario? Please read what Frank McInnes has to say.
While the Legislature is on vacation & politicians like Premier Ford are at picnics, CPBH volunteers are working to help suffering homeowners.
#HealthAndSafety #BuyerBeware #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #FixHCRA #onpoli
While the Legislature is on vacation & politicians like Premier Ford are at picnics, CPBH volunteers are working to help suffering homeowners.
#HealthAndSafety #BuyerBeware #EndTarionMonopolyNOW #FixHCRA #onpoli
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CPBH continues to operate (21+ years) - strictly with volunteers.
Thank you to all of our volunteers - past and present - from different parts of Canada.
Thank you to all of our supporters who help out in many different ways.
#Gratitude #ConsumerProtection
Thank you to all of our volunteers - past and present - from different parts of Canada.
Thank you to all of our supporters who help out in many different ways.
#Gratitude #ConsumerProtection
July 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
CPBH continues to operate (21+ years) - strictly with volunteers.
Thank you to all of our volunteers - past and present - from different parts of Canada.
Thank you to all of our supporters who help out in many different ways.
#Gratitude #ConsumerProtection
Thank you to all of our volunteers - past and present - from different parts of Canada.
Thank you to all of our supporters who help out in many different ways.
#Gratitude #ConsumerProtection
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Imagine what you would think of a neighbor who spent as much on their home security system as on their kids' food, education, daycare, and healthcare put together.
If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
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June 29, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Imagine what you would think of a neighbor who spent as much on their home security system as on their kids' food, education, daycare, and healthcare put together.
So tRump took major issue with Canada's digital media tax incl its retro tax of $2B. But his big beautiful bill is going to give over $20B in retro R&D funds to tech giants. tRump has been bought by billionaires and not even invited to Bezos' wedding.
June 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
So tRump took major issue with Canada's digital media tax incl its retro tax of $2B. But his big beautiful bill is going to give over $20B in retro R&D funds to tech giants. tRump has been bought by billionaires and not even invited to Bezos' wedding.
It is incredible that the single largest purchase in our lifetime does not have an adequate level of protection. Thank you to @cpbh01.bsky.social for championing this issue!!!
Thanks to @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social for this article. Most people don't realize how very limited Tarion's warranty is. #BuyerBeware
#EndTarionMonopolyNOW
#onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/....
#EndTarionMonopolyNOW
#onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/....
This Ontario complex was built in 2017 — a third of its townhomes have had water problems | CBC News
Dozens of owners of a London townhouse development completed in 2017 say they've had leaks in their roofs and windows, and Ontario's home warranty program can't help them because the coverage has expi...
www.cbc.ca
June 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It is incredible that the single largest purchase in our lifetime does not have an adequate level of protection. Thank you to @cpbh01.bsky.social for championing this issue!!!
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**Update** June 25, 2025 - The LAT has advised CPBH that this hearing "has been adjourned and will not be proceeding on the scheduled date...".
Interested in seeing what a purchaser of a newly built home goes through at the Licence Appeal Tribunal?
In this case the homeowner is fighting Tarion and the builder!
CPBH is sending our best wishes to
Muthukumar Venguidassalame!
#EndTarionMonopolyNOW
#DumpTheLAT
#onpoli
In this case the homeowner is fighting Tarion and the builder!
CPBH is sending our best wishes to
Muthukumar Venguidassalame!
#EndTarionMonopolyNOW
#DumpTheLAT
#onpoli
June 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
**Update** June 25, 2025 - The LAT has advised CPBH that this hearing "has been adjourned and will not be proceeding on the scheduled date...".
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Caution: Some may find this upsetting
Did you ever think you would see "dream home" and suicide in the same sentence?
Here's another example from ON - it involves Tarion, the ON govt's mandatory monopoly.
How does Ontario get rid of Tarion with its mandatory monopoly?
#onpoli #dreamhome #suicide
Did you ever think you would see "dream home" and suicide in the same sentence?
Here's another example from ON - it involves Tarion, the ON govt's mandatory monopoly.
How does Ontario get rid of Tarion with its mandatory monopoly?
#onpoli #dreamhome #suicide
June 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Caution: Some may find this upsetting
Did you ever think you would see "dream home" and suicide in the same sentence?
Here's another example from ON - it involves Tarion, the ON govt's mandatory monopoly.
How does Ontario get rid of Tarion with its mandatory monopoly?
#onpoli #dreamhome #suicide
Did you ever think you would see "dream home" and suicide in the same sentence?
Here's another example from ON - it involves Tarion, the ON govt's mandatory monopoly.
How does Ontario get rid of Tarion with its mandatory monopoly?
#onpoli #dreamhome #suicide
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CPBH is pleased to share that retired lawyer & title insurance expert, Tim Hyde, has joined our Advisory Council. Welcome to the team, Tim!
We are very fortunate to have a strong team of advisors - all volunteers!
Info re Tim, click here:
canadiansforproperlybuilthomes.com/.../tim_hyde...
We are very fortunate to have a strong team of advisors - all volunteers!
Info re Tim, click here:
canadiansforproperlybuilthomes.com/.../tim_hyde...
June 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
CPBH is pleased to share that retired lawyer & title insurance expert, Tim Hyde, has joined our Advisory Council. Welcome to the team, Tim!
We are very fortunate to have a strong team of advisors - all volunteers!
Info re Tim, click here:
canadiansforproperlybuilthomes.com/.../tim_hyde...
We are very fortunate to have a strong team of advisors - all volunteers!
Info re Tim, click here:
canadiansforproperlybuilthomes.com/.../tim_hyde...
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June 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Peony time of the year!
June 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Peony time of the year!
As someone who went through military college on what I jokingly refer to as a "drill scholarship", I wholeheartedly agree with this assessment.
"Again and again, I arrived at the same conclusion without fail: no, my eyes did not deceive me and my standards are not too high and I’m not being unfair. That was, hands down, the worst military parade I’ve ever seen."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
The Worst Military Parade I've Ever Seen
Hands down.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
June 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
As someone who went through military college on what I jokingly refer to as a "drill scholarship", I wholeheartedly agree with this assessment.
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The Ministry (PBSD) gets paid very well annually by Tarion to "oversee" Tarion. In 2024 the amount was $654,000.
Why does the Ministry accept this sort of laughable performance measurement for "being a trusted resource" for this "consumer protection" organization?
#onpoli #EndTarionMonopolyNow
Why does the Ministry accept this sort of laughable performance measurement for "being a trusted resource" for this "consumer protection" organization?
#onpoli #EndTarionMonopolyNow
June 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Ministry (PBSD) gets paid very well annually by Tarion to "oversee" Tarion. In 2024 the amount was $654,000.
Why does the Ministry accept this sort of laughable performance measurement for "being a trusted resource" for this "consumer protection" organization?
#onpoli #EndTarionMonopolyNow
Why does the Ministry accept this sort of laughable performance measurement for "being a trusted resource" for this "consumer protection" organization?
#onpoli #EndTarionMonopolyNow