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Black History Month: Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes

Black History Month: Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative HomesFebruary 20

As we mark Black History Month, we recognize the enduring strength, leadership, and community-building legacy...

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Honouring Black Leadership Across Generations — From Community Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries

Honouring Black Leadership Across Generations — From Community Builders to Tomorrow’s VisionariesFebruary 12

Co-operative housing in Canada has always been rooted in shared values of inclusion, collective care,...

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Safer together bulletin #1

Safer together bulletin #1January 08

Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly bulletin, Safer Together! Our Risk Management Program...

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From resolution to report: Market insights for hiring and keeping staff

From resolution to report: Market insights for hiring and keeping staffDecember 16

CHF Canada is releasing its new report, Custom Insights Report: Economic & Labour Market Conditions...

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Events

26Feb

7:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern Time FREE Join us for an overview of CHF Canada’s...

26Feb

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern Time FREE CHF Canada invites you to a virtual...

05Mar

FREE 1:30 –2:30 pm EST  Are you interested in learning about co-op housing development and...

12Mar

1:15 – 2:30 pm EST Topic: Social Services Partnerships  Co-op staff and managers are invited...

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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Attention co-op housing managers: Apply for one of our ten management scholarships and let us help you invest in your career!

The deadline to apply is March 1 — learn more and apply today: https://chfcanada.coop/about-us/awards-grants-and-scholarships/management-scholarship/

Earlier today, Canada’s Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, @gregorrobertson , met with CHF Canada CEO Tim Ross. It was a welcome opportunity to discuss the role housing co-operatives play in ensuring inclusive, affordable communities across the country.

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CHF Canada
There's still time for co-op housing managers to apply to one of our ten management scholarships — the deadline to apply is March 1, so apply today!chfcanada.coop/about-us/awards-grants-and-scholarships/management-scholarship/Attention co-op housing managers: Apply for one of our ten management scholarships and let us help you invest in your career! The scholarship supports individuals who have been involved in the co-operative housing movement to become proficient managers of housing co-ops. Deadline to apply is March 1. Apply today: chfcanada.coop/about-us/awards-grants-and-scholarships/management-scholarship/ Share this with someone ready to further their career in co-op management. ... See MoreSee Less
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CHF Canada
Earlier today, Canada’s Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Gregor Robertson met with CHF Canada CEO Tim Ross. It was a welcome opportunity to discuss the role housing co-operatives play in ensuring inclusive, affordable communities across the country. We discussed how, in partnership with government, existing housing co-ops are committed to continuing to provide deep affordability for low-income members. We also discussed the opportunity to work together to build new co-operative housing at scale. With widespread recognition that co-op housing offers the security and community that Canadians are looking for, the pipeline of shovel-ready co-op construction projects has never been deeper. We look forward to continued collaboration to sustain and grow Canada’s existing and future co-op housing communities. ... See MoreSee Less
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