Public articles

August 09, 2024

Integrating artificial intelligence: The OACIQ’s vision

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually becoming part of our lives, and the real estate sector is certainly no exception. The use of this technology within an organization like the OACIQ offers tremendous opportunities to improve our operational efficiency and unleash our employees’ full potential.

December 08, 2023

OACIQ launches a conversational agent to answer questions of the public at all times

Buyers, sellers and real estate brokers will now be able to get answers to their questions at any time using dthe chatbot of the OACIQ created with artificial intelligence.

April 12, 2023

OACIQ creates new Communications Vice-Presidency

Lire le communiqué pour en savoir plus.

March 23, 2023

The OACIQ holds its first public exchange forum on real estate

Consumers are invited to attend the first Public Exchange Forum of the OACIQ. This first edition will be held on Sunday, March 26, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at its head office in Brossard.

February 09, 2022

Achat d’une copropriété en toute quiétude : Lancement d’un nouveau guide!

Le guide Devenir copropriétaire : L’achat de mon futur condo est maintenant disponible.

Lisez le communiqué pour plus de détails.

August 30, 2021

The OACIQ needs you

Are you interested in protecting the public in real estate brokerage? The OACIQ needs you!

June 21, 2021
June 09, 2021

OACIQ-FINTRAC cooperation agreement

Find out more about this new cooperation agreement.

January 25, 2021

Buyers and sellers must fully understand the importance of their rights and the consequences of a hasty purchase

The Chambre des notaires du Québec and the OACIQ are joining their voices to remind buyers of the consequences of waiving rights by hastily signing and accepting an offer to purchase.

March 19, 2020

The OACIQ reacts to a report on money laundering in real estate transactions

The OACIQ, the authority of real estate brokerage in Quebec, is extremely concerned about the content of the report and reiterates that real estate brokers are required to report any risky transactions in order to protect consumers.

October 30, 2019

The OACIQ takes action to increase real estate literacy

The OACIQ will hold an event at the National Assembly to discuss with elected officials the need to democratize and popularize real estate transactions with the general public.

May 23, 2019

Ten actions taken by the OACIQ for public trust

The OACIQ publishes Trust in action – Highlights 2018 which presents the various actions taken by the Organization over the past year to fulfill the important mission entrusted to it by the Government of Quebec–to protect consumers.

Homes used to grow cannabis: Permanent stigmas

The OACIQ Discipline Committee suspended the licence of two real estate brokers involved in the sale of a property that may have been used to grow cannabis.

March 05, 2019

Fraud Prevention Month: Once again the OACIQ undertakes to closely monitor illegal brokerage schemes

In this fraud prevention month, the OACIQ reiterates its commitment to closely monitor real estate fraudulent practices, especially illegal brokerage activities, and invites consumers to take some precautions.

September 18, 2018

Brokers suspended for sending false documents

Licence suspensions of up to one year and fines of up to $6,000 were imposed on brokers for participating in a scheme to obtain fraudulent financing for the purchase of properties.