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Housing co-ops reflect on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Housing co-ops reflect on National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 30

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour Survivors...

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Submit your expression of interest for 2026 Annual Meeting workshop proposals

Submit your expression of interest for 2026 Annual Meeting workshop proposalsSeptember 17

CHF Canada is looking for workshop submissions for our 2026 Annual Meeting in Fredericton, NB....

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Submission to Build Canada Homes: Co-operative housing: Built to last, with purpose and scale

Submission to Build Canada Homes: Co-operative housing: Built to last, with purpose and scaleSeptember 17

In August, CHF Canada made a submission to Build Canada Homes. We proposed working directly...

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Canada’s housing co-ops warmly welcome Build Canada Homes

Canada’s housing co-ops warmly welcome Build Canada HomesSeptember 14

Today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney launching Build Canada Homes holds significant promise for...

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Events

16Oct

1:15 – 2:30 pm EDT Topic: Navigating Relationships with Project Managers – for Staff and...

17Oct

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Our annual fall regional education events are coming up. Join us in...

18Oct

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Our annual fall regional education events are coming up. Join us in...

18Oct

REGISTER NOW! Our annual fall regional education events are coming up. Join us in Sudbury...

25Oct
2025 Atlantic Summit Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland And Labrador

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Our annual Atlantic Summit is coming up. Join us in Dartmouth, NS...

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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This #CoopWeek , we’re recognizing Arcadia Housing Co-op and the hundreds of other housing co-ops across the country making it possible for their members to live with dignity, purpose, and the freedom to pursue their dreams.

It’s #CoopWeek! We're happy to be celebrating the strength, diversity, and impact of co-operatives all across Canada. This year's week is extra special with it being the International Year of Co-operatives.

2 days ago

CHF Canada
Happy #CoopWeek !As Co-op Week begins, we’re reminded that when people come together, we can build something stronger than housing: A sense of belonging. Neighbours who share, collaborate, and care. A philosophy that prioritizes fairness over profit. Join us this week in celebrating everything that the co-operative movement has to offer! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

CHF Canada
Nous avons eu le plaisir de participer au Congrès de la Confédération québécoise des coopératives d'habitation (CQCH) du 3 au 5 octobre! 🌟Nous avons eu le privilège d’animer un atelier sur « L’engagement des membres, clé d’une démocratie saine », où nous avons partagé des stratégies concrètes pour renforcer la participation et la collaboration au sein des coopératives.Ce fut une belle occasion d’échanger avec des membres passionnés, des collaborateurs et des représentants gouvernementaux dont la ministre de l’Habitation du Québec, Sonia Bélanger - députée de Prévost à l'Assemblée Nationale, et de partager nos pratiques et réflexions communes.Merci à la CQCH pour l’organisation de cet événement aussi inspirant qu’enrichissant.Nous avons hâte de poursuivre ces échanges et de continuer à bâtir ensemble des communautés coopératives fortes et engagées.#Coopératives #Collaboration ... See MoreSee Less
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