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Housing co-ops respond to new federal housing plan

Housing co-ops respond to new federal housing planApril 12

Canada’s housing co-ops welcome the federal government’s priority commitment to address the housing crisis, per...

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Canadian housing co-ops welcome the Canada Rental Protection Fund

Canadian housing co-ops welcome the Canada Rental Protection FundApril 04

Housing co-ops applaud today’s announcement of the Canada Rental Protection Fund. It is a meaningful...

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CHF Canada’s response to the 2024 Ontario Budget

CHF Canada’s response to the 2024 Ontario BudgetMarch 26

The Province of Ontario has tabled budget 2024, titled Building a Better Ontario. CHF Canada...

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CHF Canada recognized again as a top employer

CHF Canada recognized again as a top employerMarch 21

CHF Canada has been recognized for a fourth straight year as a top employer in...

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Events

20Apr

1:00-2:30pm EST We would like to invite you to participate in a virtual event for...

23Apr
Atlantic Spring Webinar: Why is being on the board so hard? Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland And Labrador

6:30-8:00PM AST Board members are busy people living in a busy world; so how do...

09May

1:15-2:30pm EASTERN TIME  Co-op managers & staff are invited to participate in CHF Canada’s monthly...

Success Stories and Social Feed

Success Stories

Innovative. Diverse. Democratic.
Find out why 250,000 people in Canada call housing co-ops home.

  • Stanley Knowles Co-op
    Stanley Knowles Co-op
    Toronto seniors enjoy a diverse community
    Flanked by condo towers in the dynamic Yonge-Eglinton neighborhood of Toronto, the co-op’s 103 units are home to a diverse community, 2/3 of whom are seniors.
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  • Fraserview Co-op
    Fraserview Co-op
    Beautiful new riverside co-op helps address Vancouver’s housing crunch.
    Developed in partnership with the City, this innovative project will provide affordable community housing desperately needed in a region with sky-high rents and real estate.
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  • Sundance Housing Co-op
    Sundance Housing Co-op
    Dedicated to sustainable living
    After operating for more than 40 years, this Edmonton co-op has begun a deep energy retrofit project.
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  • Tamil Co-operative Homes
    Tamil Co-operative Homes
    Community Spirit
    Once a haven for Tamil refugees, today this co-op welcomes immigrants from many countries and is considered not just an affordable stop but a permanent home.
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  • Unified Saint John Housing Co-op
    Unified Saint John Housing Co-op
    Co-operation Among Co-ops – Mergers
    The biggest merger in Canadian co-op housing history began with the desire for a stronger voice, financial sustainability and more opportunities for engagement.
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  • Hugh Garner Housing Co-op
    Hugh Garner Housing Co-op
    Planning and Advocacy
    This forward-looking community engaged politicians, ministers and other decision-makers to the benefit of thousands of housing co-op members across the country.
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The new Rental Protection Fund announced by the federal gov’t can be a powerful tool to stabilize rents. @CHRA_ACHRU, @RentalProFund, @CHFCanada & @NICHI_housing have long been calling for a national acquisition fund & have the solutions to make it work: https://www.acquisitionfund.ca/

CHF Canada's Executive Director Tim Ross spoke at yesterday’s #FINA committee meeting. Tim voiced support for federal actions in the Fall Economic Statement that will help more co-op housing get built faster, including the GST rebate on new co-op construction. 1/

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CHF Canada
Housing co-ops are full of amazing stories, and we want to highlight them! If your co-op has a story of achievement to share, consider submitting a nomination for the Co-op Achievement Award to receive national recognition. Your story can help inspire others and demonstrate why housing co-ops are remarkable places to live. The winner will be honored at CHF Canada’s Annual Meeting and will receive one free registration and $2,500.Nominations close soon! Learn more and submit by April 1: chfcanada.coop/about-us/awards-grants-and-scholarships/award-for-co-operative-achievement ... See MoreSee Less
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