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CHF Canada addresses the Standing Committee on Finance: “A housing system that works for all people in Canada must include more co-operative housing”

CHF Canada addresses the Standing Committee on Finance: “A housing system that works for all people in Canada must include more co-operative housing”October 17

On October 4, CHF Canada’s Acting Executive Director Patricia Tessier addressed the House of Commons...

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New co-op homes open in Kingston, Ontario

New co-op homes open in Kingston, OntarioSeptember 26

Thirty-eight new co-op homes are now open in Kingston, Ontario. On September 18, Kingston Co-operative...

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WEBINAR: Is your co-op age friendly?

WEBINAR: Is your co-op age friendly?September 25

In recognition of National Seniors Day on October 1st, CHF Canada – in collaboration with...

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Fall Regional Education Events: Register now

Fall Regional Education Events: Register nowAugust 08

CHF Canada is pleased to announce this year’s Fall Regional Education Events, happening in Saskatchewan,...

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Events

09Nov

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

16Nov

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

21Nov

1:15-2:30pm EST Theme: Dealing with member complaints Co-op staff and managers are invited to participate...

30Nov

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

02Dec

1:00-2:00PM EST CHF Canada invites you to a virtual info session all about the 2024...

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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Rent increases in Regina and Saskatoon rank among the highest in Canada - but co-operative housing can provide a solution to the housing crisis.

Read our op-ed with the Co-operative Housing Association of Saskatchewan in @TheStarPhoenix.

2 weeks ago

CHF Canada
October 13-20 is Co-op Week!This year’s theme is Innovating the Co-operative Way - highlighting how co-operatives of all forms, from coast to coast to coast, are developing solutions to challenges facing their communities. CHF Canada wants to recognize the incredible ways our members are innovating and finding solutions to help people age in their homes, make buildings more accessible, improve sustainability, create connected communities, grow to welcome new members and find new ways to build and create new cop-op homes. In the comments below, share your stories on innovation in housing co-ops! #CoopWeek ... See MoreSee Less
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