Success Stories

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

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  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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  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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  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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  Western Manitoba Seniors Housing Co-op

  New Development

  When confronted with a chronic housing shortage, seniors in Brandon, Manitoba, went “Old School Co-operative” for a solution.

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  Village Canadien Housing Co-op

  Refinancing and Redevelopment

  Tireless lobbying for almost a decade lead to a result worth celebrating: with a new mortgage to revitalize aging homes.

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  Faethorne Place Housing Co-op

  Environmental Sustainability

  How does a housing co-op become a green leader? One community garden, plot and greenhouse at a time.

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