ONPHA Opening Doors Podcast

ONPHA Opening Doors Podcast

Join us as we explore the world of #affordablehousing, discussing important topics, sharing insights, and highlighting inspiring stories from the sector. Whether you're a housing professional, advocate, or simply interested in learning more about affordable housing, this podcast is for you!

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May 22, 2025 25 mins

In this episode of the Opening Doors podcast, Andrew McKenzie, ONPHA’s Director of Operations, and David Rourke, Principal at Round Table Procurement Services and director of the ONPHA Enterprise purchasing program, discuss the impact of US tariffs on community housing. David shares strategies like analyzing supply chains, negotiating prices, and prioritizing Canadian suppliers to mitigate reliance on imports.

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Our latest ONPHA Opening Doors podcast is a must for community housing leaders and advocates.

Join Marlene Coffey (ONPHA), alongside special guests Keith Hambly (Fred Victor), Mwarigha (WoodGreen Community Housing), and Adam Sweedland (CityHousing Hamilton), with Alex Armanious of StrategyCorp moderating. Together, they dive into the federal election’s impact, unpack ONPHA’s Build, Protect, and Support strategy, and s...

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In this episode of ONPHA Opening Doors, we’re tackling Avoiding the Fangs: A Guide to Unlocking Property Tax Savings. Ever seen those dreaded fangs on your financial chart when expenses outpace revenue, and those red lines look like they’re ready to take a bite out of your budget? Fear not! Join us as we learn how to unlock savings. 

In 2022, Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) secured property tax reductions through the p...

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Explore the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in community housing. Led by ONPHA’s Reaching Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) committee, this episode moves beyond simply addressing challenges, focusing instead on paving the way for tangible, actionable progress in the sector.

Special guests Shaun Simms, Chief, People, Communications and Strategy Officer at Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, Marcel Greaux, Presi...

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The provincial election is a crucial moment for affordable housing advocacy, but the work doesn’t stop when the votes are counted. 

In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors Podcast, we’re joined by Liam Thompson, Consultant at StrategyCorp Inc., ONPHA’s long-time advocacy partner, to explore how ONPHA gathers intelligence, engages decision-makers, and drives change. Get inspired with practical ways to advocate at the local leve...

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Unlock the full potential of technology in community housing and confront the challenges head-on.

In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, special guests Peter Altobelli, Vice President/General Manager of Sales at Yardi Systems Inc., Chris Dulny, Chief Digital, Data, and Innovation Officer at PwC Canada, and Deanna Veltri, Senior Manager at Deloitte Canada, share their insights on leveraging tech trends to tr...

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Ontario’s new purchasing rules bring big challenges for non-profits, including more reporting, stricter compliance, and supply chain scrutiny. But the right supplier partnerships can make it easier.
 
In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, special guest David Rourke, Principal of Round Table Procurement Services, shares insights on how strategic supplier partnerships can simplify compliance, streamline opera...

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In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, we delve into the importance of strategic growth through acquisitions in the community housing sector.

Special guests Stéphane Giguère, CEO of Ottawa Community Housing, and Katie Maslechko, CEO of Rental Protection Fund, share their experiences and insights on leveraging partnerships, equity, and capacity building to address the housing crisis.

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In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, we discuss the launch of the LEMR Housing Monitor, a centralized data mapping tool that provides information on the low-end of the market housing stock in urban regions across Canada.

Special guests Daniel Liadsky, Managing Director at Purpose Analytics, and Megan Earle, Data Scientist at Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, join Marlene Coffey, CEO of ONPHA, to talk about why th...

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In this episode of ONPHA’s Opening Doors podcast, we explore the keys to finding your unique leadership style, leading with authenticity, and navigating change in the non-profit space with confidence. Special guest Jodi Zigelstein-Yip, Chief HR Innovator and Founder of Enliven HR Consulting Inc., joins Marlene Coffey, CEO, ONPHA, to share insights that will inspire leaders at every stage, from seasoned executives to those new to th...

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In this episode of the ONPHA Opening Doors podcast, we're joined by David Rourke, Principal at Round Table Procurement Services. 

David shares his wealth of knowledge on smart procurement, the value of shared services for housing providers, and the benefits of the ONPHA Enterprise procurement program. 

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In this episode of ONPHA's Opening Doors podcast, we sit down with Henk Korevaar, founder and owner of CorpoNet.

Henk joins us live onsite at the 2023 ONPHA Conference in Toronto to chat about lessons learned from abroad, innovative housing technology, ONPHA's new international speaker series, and more.

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