Participate in CMBA Ontario
Email us at info@cmbaontario.ca and we can discuss which Committee would best fit your interests and skill set.
Joining one of CMBA Ontario’s Committees is a great way to network with peers, learn about new trends in the industry, and have a hand in shaping the Association’s direction. If you would like to get more involved with CMBA Ontario, or you have some great ideas you’d like to see implemented, now is the time to take action. The Association has plenty of opportunities for volunteers.
Events Committee
The Events Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board of Directors of the Independent Mortgage Brokers Association of Ontario, operating as the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association –Ontario (“The Association”) established pursuant to Section 15.1 of Bylaw Number 1. The Committee is accountable to the Board of Directors. The Committee’s purpose is to create in cooperation with staff,a yearly plan for the Association’s events. The plan is to be submitted to the Board for consideration. The Committee shall provide input to the Finance Committee on events in relation to the development of the Association’s annual budget. The Committee is responsible for the development,planning and delivery of the Association’s events including but not limited to,the annual Gala and Tradeshow, SummerFest and other networking and interactive events for members.The Committee shall assist the Association’s staff in creating suitable events and when practical, Committee members are expected to attend events to assist staff in their operation. The Committee will report periodically to the Board and annually with respect to the activities of the Committee in compliance with this Mandate and Terms of Reference.
Ad Hoc Government Relations Committee
The ad hoc Government Relations Committee is a Committee of the Independent Mortgage Brokers Association of Ontario, operating as the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association –Ontario (“The Association”) established pursuant to Section 15.2of Bylaw Number 1. The Committee is accountable to the Board of Directors. The Committee’s purpose is to liaise with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) relating to the mandatory review of the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006.The Committee will also liaise with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) relating to the transition of regulatory authority over the mortgage industry from FSCO to FSRA. Additional activities will require authorization by the Board as they may necessitate registration under Lobbyists Registration Act, 1998. In liaising with FSCO and FSRA, the Committee is to appropriately advance the interests of the Association and its Members. The Committee does not have a budget or authority to expend monies on behalf of the Association. The Committee will report periodically to the Board with respect to the activities of the Committee in compliance with this Mandate and Terms of Reference.
Education & Professional Development Committee
The Education and Professional Development Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board of Directors of the Independent Mortgage Brokers Association of Ontario, operating as the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association –Ontario (“The Association”) established pursuant to Section 15.1 of Bylaw Number 1. The Committee is accountable to the Board of Directors. The Committee’s purpose is to create in cooperation with staff, a yearly plan for the Association’s education and professional development programmes. The plan is to be submitted to the Board for consideration. The Committee shall provide input to the Finance Committee on education and professional development programming in relation to the development of the Association’s annual budget. The Committee shall plan the Association’s education and professional development programmes to improve the knowledge and skills of Students and Members. The Committee is responsible for developing content for the Association’s educational and professional development activities, including but not limited to the Mortgage Agent Course, symposiums, workshops, and conferences. The Committee shall assist the Association’s staff in sourcing and when applicable, training appropriate instructors for the programmes it develops. When practical, Committee members are expected to attend educational events to assist staff in their operation. The Committee will report periodically to the Board and annually with respect to the activities of the Committee in compliance with this Mandate and Terms of Reference.