As the proverb goes, necessity is the mother of invention. After
all, in light of the current COVID-19 crisis, much has been written
about the legal system's reliance on antiquated technology
despite other more modern options being available (that are usually
better-suited to current needs). Criticisms concern our overall use
of paper rather than electronic documents, lack of remote access to
lengthy and complex legal files, and difficulties incorporating
video-conferencing and conference-calling into statutorily
regulated processes. Rather than invention, the time is perhaps
more ripe for innovation and the better adaptation of these
existing technologies for legal purposes.
In this regard, the governance of condominium corporations is no
exception. Prior to the Government of Ontario issuing an Emergency
Order on April 24, 2020, there was uncertainty about whether the
Condominium Act (the "Act") permitted
virtual owners' meetings. The Emergency Order, which
