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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) recently released the 2011 edition of its Canadian Housing Observer — a comprehensive annual overview of the latest housing conditions and trends across Canada.

The Ontario College of Trades recently announced that journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio reviews are now taking place. Review panels have been struck and are calling for submissions on the journeyperson-to-apprentice ratios in groups of trades that impact the HVACR industry.

The 20th biennial production of the CMX-CIPHEX Show attracted more than 14,000 registrants. The event, presented by the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) and Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) featured more than 900 booths with exhibitors displaying new products and trends.

Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) president Warren Heeley recently forwarded a list of comments to Environment Canada regarding draft revisions to the Code of Practice for Elimination of Fluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) recently released a market data report that showed ductless split system shipments had increased 30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the previous year.

The Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) and Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) recently hosted more than 320 attendees at a gala in support of Habitat for Humanity at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

The National Research Council (NRC) is offering complimentary online presentations on the 2011 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB).

Guaranteed Refrigeration president and board member Larry Johnson recently passed away following a valiant fight with cancer.

Rick Wrobel, of Nu-Air Ventilation Systems Inc., was elected to the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) Manufacturers division board of directors.

The Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC) will offer its Essentials of Hydronic Design course across Ontario beginning in April. The course builds on the lessons provided through the introductory hydronics course and serves as a building block of professional design and installation for both new and retrofit system components.