Bridget Bayliss joined the Agency in 2011 as a relationship manager, becoming an analyst in 2015. In 2020, after a stint as Acting Director, Lending & Default Prevention Services, she was chosen for the role of Director, Information Services. Bridget first became involved in co-operative housing in 1987, moving over the years through positions of increasing responsibility in the sector. Besides her B.A., she has earned housing- and management-related designations from Ryerson University, the Institute for Housing Management and Mortgage Professionals Canada. As a volunteer, Bridget served as an external director for a struggling housing co-operative, participated in project piloting and mentored a young housing professional. A strong and principled person, she is particularly noted for her ability to build consensus.
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Capital Reserve Balance
61% of Agency clients hold a capital reserve balance of at least $6,000 per unit. By almost doubling the amount from 2007, co-ops are nearly twice as ready to meet their future needs.