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Welcome to The Fountains Condo Owners’ Site
Make Your Voice Heard. Protect What’s Yours.
We are the proud owners of units at The Fountains Condos in Vaughan, Ontario. This site is a rallying point for transparency, accountability, and action. Our home matters – and so does our future.
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Why This Matters
Our reserve significantly underfunded
This is a serious issue. The reserve fund is your financial safety net as an owner. When it’s empty, you pay out of pocket for emergency repairs like roof leaks, broken pipes, or unexpected maintenance.
What Is the Reserve Fund?
Think of it as a rainy-day savings account for the building.
It covers major repairs and replacements over the long term, such as roofing, elevators, HVAC, and plumbing as identified in the reserve fund study.
If it’s funded, you’re protected.
If it’s empty, the costs land directly on you.
While the Corporation is budgeting to contribute $1.55 million to the reserve fund for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, further financial details are necessary to determine whether the reserve is adequately capitalized to meet future obligations.
Annual General Meetings
How Did We Get Here?
By not attending Annual General Meetings (AGMs), owners unintentionally allow others to make major financial decisions unchecked. When we don’t show up, they assume we don’t care – and that’s when things can go off the rails.
Don’t let that happen.
One AGM per year is your chance to review financials, ask questions, and hold your condo board accountable. It’s your money. Show up for it.
As of June 30, 2025, statistics collected by Strata.ca show that condos at 75, 85, and 95 North Park Road have average maintenance fees of approximately $0.86 per square foot – higher than the citywide average of around $0.67. This suggests a need to better understand our costs and to promote transparency and value for money through increased oversight and owner engagement.
Our goals
What We Stand For
- A healthy, well-managed reserve fund
- Proper care and upkeep of common areas
- Smart financial oversight and fair spending
- Efforts to reduce or stabilize maintenance fees
- No unnecessary overspending or mismanagement
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Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Canada
The right to freedom of peaceful assembly in Canada is protected under Section 2(c) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees the ability to gather with others and express shared views. This right is a cornerstone of a democratic society, enabling individuals and communities to voice concerns, organize around shared interests, and participate meaningfully in public discourse.
In the context of condominium governance, the right to peaceful assembly supports owners’ ability to gather, discuss matters of collective concern – such as financial oversight or board transparency – and organize in pursuit of accountable leadership. Exercising this right respectfully and lawfully contributes to a more engaged and informed ownership community.
FAQS
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How can I become a Condo Board Director?
Any condo owner in good standing (fees paid up-to-date) can run for election to the Board of Directors at the AGM. You don’t need special experience – just a willingness to represent the interests of all owners.
Tip: Start by attending AGMs and reviewing recent financial statements. Ask questions. Then, submit your candidacy before the next election.
👉 Learn how to become a director: https://www.condoauthorityontario.ca
How to Run an Owners’ Meeting?
Running a proper owners’ meeting starts with following Ontario’s Condominium Act. You’ll need an agenda, quorum, and fair process for voting. The goal is to give owners a voice-and document decisions transparently.
Resources: See the Condo Authority of Ontario for templates and guides on owner meetings, proxy voting, and more.
Knowledge is power. Learn the process, get involved, and help guide our future.
What does “quorum” mean for the AGM?
Quorum is the minimum number of condo owners who must be represented (either in person or by proxy) for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to officially proceed. In Ontario, the Condominium Act requires that at least 25% of owners are present or represented by proxy for quorum to be met.
If quorum isn’t reached, the meeting can’t proceed, and important condo business — like reviewing finances, electing board members, or approving decisions — may be delayed.
Tip: Even if you can’t attend the AGM, submitting your proxy form helps the community meet quorum and keep things moving forward.
What is a proxy, and why should I be careful about who I give it to?
A proxy is a document that allows you, as a condo owner, to appoint someone else to represent you at a condo owners’ meeting — including voting and counting toward quorum. If you can’t attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM), assigning a proxy ensures your unit is still represented.
However, you should only give your proxy to someone you trust and understand how they plan to vote. If you assign your proxy to the Board, management, or another person without asking questions, you may unintentionally support decisions you don’t agree with — including elections or spending approvals.
Tip: Never assign your proxy to anyone unless you clearly understand:
- Who they are,
- How they will vote on your behalf, and
- What decisions are being made at the meeting.
To learn more and download the official proxy form, visit the Condo Authority of Ontario’s proxy form page.
What can I do if the condo board won’t share records?
Under Ontario’s Condominium Act, condo corporations are legally required to create, maintain, and provide access to certain records – including meeting minutes, financial statements, and other key documents – upon request by owners, purchasers, or mortgagees.
If you’re having trouble accessing records or believe information is being withheld, the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) offers tools, templates, and guidance to help you understand your rights and resolve issues constructively before they escalate into formal disputes.
👉 Learn more at: https://www.condoauthorityontario.ca
About
Why Start This Movement?
My name is Dimitri, and I own a unit in Building 95. I built this site to unite my fellow condo owners at The Fountains so we can move more quickly toward our common goal: to live in our homes with confidence – knowing our buildings and courtyard are properly maintained in the most economical way possible, and exactly where every dollar of our hard-earned maintenance fees goes.
As a systems analyst, my professional work involves documenting software requirements and designing solution blueprints from context diagrams to wireframes. I have a passion for research and innovation, specializing in the healthcare technology sector.
This movement began years ago, and I supported it quietly at first. But in recent years, things have taken a serious turn – and sitting on the sidelines is no longer an option.
I took on this community project after witnessing three straight years of maintenance fee increases – averaging over 10% year after year – and after speaking with neighbors who shared my concerns. Many residents are frustrated with the direction we’re heading, and it’s clear that we all want change.
I believe that when we come together, the future is in our hands. But to move forward, we need real transparency from the Board.
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