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Federal Fall Economic Statement includes investments for new co-op and affordable housing

Federal Fall Economic Statement includes investments for new co-op and affordable housingNovember 29

On November 21, the Federal Government presented its 2023 Fall Economic Statement, which focused on...

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Two co-op members win awards in Manitoba

Two co-op members win awards in ManitobaNovember 29

This fall, the Manitoba Co-operative Association and the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association celebrated the contributions...

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JOB POSTING: Manager, Co-operative Housing Development

JOB POSTING: Manager, Co-operative Housing DevelopmentNovember 27

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada is recruiting for a full time (35 hours per...

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MEDIA: CHF Canada welcomes investments for co-op and affordable housing supply in Federal Fall Economic Statement

MEDIA: CHF Canada welcomes investments for co-op and affordable housing supply in Federal Fall Economic StatementNovember 21

(November 21 2023) – Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented...

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Events

11Jan

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

15Feb

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

21Mar

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

03Apr

This one-day course covers the foundational information every housing co-op manager needs to know whether...

06Apr

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 rents paid are lower than what that market can bear, because profit has been removed from the equation. The costs are going toward properly maintaining the building, rather than earning revenue." @SeanFraserMP

Wouldn't we all like to see more of this in our neighbourhoods?

Co-op housing was a key topic in today's economic update. We're pleased to see the Federal government recognize the incredible value of co-op housing.

Now, it's time to launch the Co-op Housing Development Program and build the next gen of co-op homes. ▶http://www.ctvnews.ca/video/c2821712-freeland--fraser-on-co-operative-housing

4 days ago

CHF Canada
There's one week left to apply for the position of Manager, Co-operative Housing Development. Learn more and apply by December 11 ➡ chfcanada.coop/post-posting-manager-co-operative-housing-development/ ... See MoreSee Less
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