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Co-op Housing Management Accreditation program: new course offering

Co-op Housing Management Accreditation program: new course offeringAugust 13

The Co-op Housing Management Accreditation (CHMA) program is growing: the first elective online course is...

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ILM Adjustment Factors

ILM Adjustment FactorsAugust 12

Updated August 2025. CHF Canada provides the ILM adjustment factors as a service to Federal...

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Build Co-op Housing, Build a Better Future

Build Co-op Housing, Build a Better FutureAugust 07

CHF Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget recommendations at a glance  As Canada faces an ongoing housing...

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A New Way Forward for Co-operative Housing in PEI

A New Way Forward for Co-operative Housing in PEIJuly 15

A first of its kind land co-operative in PEI helps safeguard 56 homes and inspire...

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Events

17Sep

6:00-7:00PM EST New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call!...

18Sep

1:15-2:30pm EST Co-op staff and managers are invited to participate in our monthly Sharing Circles!...

18Sep

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Est  Are you a young co-op member or staff person? Do...

25Sep

7pm – 8:30pm Est A new series just launched to help co-op members better understand...

25Sep

1:30pm – 3pm Est We’re launching a new free educational webinar – Making the Most...

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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Watch Co-operators CEO Ron Wesseling discuss resilience and the role of co-ops, addressing our national business meeting in June. (starts at 13:00) https://ow.ly/9xCQ50WIftR

“We need to go big to get Ontarians home.” Thanks to @maywarren11 for covering Built for Good, our new report with @UWGreaterTO. With condo construction slowing, now’s the time to acquire, repair & build affordable co-op & non-profit homes. https://shorturl.at/1FTVn

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24 hours ago

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Attention co-op managers:Could your co-op use a discount on insurance? Our Risk Management Program does just that! And you’ll make your co-op safer than ever. Tell your co-op Board why they should join by the September 1 deadline.chfcanada.coop/risk-management-program/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Missed our national business meeting this year? Hear a panel discuss how to encourage youth involvement in your co-op and learn what activities delegates voted to focus on this year. (starts at 43:00) ow.ly/pnkN50WIgl8 ... See MoreSee Less
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