A Statement From the OREA CEO

Friends -

I have been tremendously honoured to have spent the last seven years as the CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). When I was recruited to the job, as I was leaving my time in public office, I believed I would be here for about five years with a goal of delivering high impact advocacy, greater profile for the organization and refreshed, practical products to support REALTORS® as they connect people with a great place to call home.

Over the last seven years, we have accomplished many things together:

• OREA became Ontario’s leading champion for homeowners and those who aspire to join their ranks;
• Our powerful advocacy helped convince government to pass legislation to get more affordable homes built faster;
• The Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) made Ontario the North American leader in professional standards and consumer protection with new business tools for REALTORS® including Personal Real Estate Corporations;
• The Ontario REALTOR® Wellness Program provides a safety net of health and insurance benefits to be there when REALTORS® need it most. The ORWP is a first among professional associations in North America; and
• We streamlined OREA, reducing middle management and becoming a leading organization doing fewer things better.

With these successes in mind, earlier this year I advised the Board of Directors of my intention to leave OREA this summer. My last day will be August 2, 2024.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the OREA staff who at all times act with integrity, creativity, and in the best interests of our Members. To the Boards I have served, I thank you for your leadership in guiding staff to accomplish all of our goals. To the Members, I thank you for the critical role you play in our day to day lives and the economy. I admire your work ethic and your unmatched dedication to building strong communities.

Finally, I want to thank the MPPs and Leaders of all Parties - including Premiers Ford and Wynne - for their leadership, openness and drive to create more homeowners.

I will be forever a champion of the Canadian dream of homeownership and the extraordinary work Ontario REALTORS® do in helping people get the keys to a great home.

I look forward to spending August with my family and tackling new adventures in the Fall.

Sincerely,
Tim Hudak
OREA CEO