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Housing co-ops reflect on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Housing co-ops reflect on National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 30

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour Survivors...

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Submit your expression of interest for 2026 Annual Meeting workshop proposals

Submit your expression of interest for 2026 Annual Meeting workshop proposalsSeptember 17

CHF Canada is looking for workshop submissions for our 2026 Annual Meeting in Fredericton, NB....

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Submission to Build Canada Homes: Co-operative housing: Built to last, with purpose and scale

Submission to Build Canada Homes: Co-operative housing: Built to last, with purpose and scaleSeptember 17

In August, CHF Canada made a submission to Build Canada Homes. We proposed working directly...

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Canada’s housing co-ops warmly welcome Build Canada Homes

Canada’s housing co-ops warmly welcome Build Canada HomesSeptember 14

Today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney launching Build Canada Homes holds significant promise for...

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Events

25Oct
2025 Atlantic Summit Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland And Labrador

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Our annual Atlantic Summit is coming up. Join us in Dartmouth, NS...

25Oct

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

03Nov

FREE 6:00 – 7:00 pm EDT Think pensions are too expensive, too complicated, or not...

13Nov

FREE 7:00 – 8:30 pm EST Know Your Rights as a Co-op Member. Join our...

13Nov

FREE 1:30 – 3:00 pm EST Are you prepared to navigate the complexities of the...

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 latest edition of Y Magazine features the story of Ontario's largest co-op development, highlighting the unique benefits of co-op housing, the importance of support from all levels of government, and the power of collaboration:

https://ontarioplanners.ca/OPPIAssets/Images/Council/OPPI_YMag_2025_Fall-Winter_Final.pdf

As #CoopWeek winds down, we’re showing our appreciation for leaders like Emily Power, who received our 2025 Co-op Champion Award for organizing with fellow tenants to create the Caroline Co-operative in Hamilton, Ontario.

6 days ago

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NEW: Protect your housing co-op from online threats with a new insurance offering, Cyber Guard. Learn more about what Cyber Guard can do for your co-op, and pick up practical tips to lower your co-op’s cyber security risk.Learn more: chfcanada.coop/services/insurance-programs/cyber-guard/ ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago

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The co-op movement is filled with stories of ordinary people coming together to accomplish extraordinary things by dreaming big, taking initiative, and persevering.As #CoopWeek winds down, we’re showing our appreciation for leaders like Emily Power, who received our 2025 Co-op Champion Award for organizing with fellow tenants to create the Caroline Co-operative in Hamilton, Ontario. ... See MoreSee Less
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