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International Women’s Day

International Women’s DayMarch 08

As March 8 marks International Women’s Day, we’re recognizing the leadership, contributions, and impact of...

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Employee Appreciation Day: Strong Co-ops Start with Strong Staff

Employee Appreciation Day: Strong Co-ops Start with Strong StaffMarch 06

On this Employee Appreciation Day, we celebrate the dedicated staff who keep our co-ops strong, stable, and community focused....

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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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Events

12Mar

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

21Mar

1:00-3:00PM EST Join us for the second in our National Spring webinar series, taking place...

24Mar

FREE 1:30 –2:30 pm EST  Do you want to learn more about whether modular co-operative housing development is feasible for...

25Mar

FREE EVENT // GRATUIT 1:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern Time Canadians are telling us clearly...

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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Thank you to @HelenaJaczek for meeting with us and for your long-time support of co-op housing. Together, we can grow more co-ops that provide stable, affordable homes and strong communities for the future.

The Hon. Dr. Helena Jaczek @HelenaJaczek

Meeting with the Cooperative Housing Federation--the organized voice for housing co-ops in Canada.

Think your skills and experience would be a good fit to join CHF Canada's Board of Directors? Listen to current board member Allison Chase describe her journey to getting involved. To learn more, visit our Elections webpage at https://events.myconferencesuite.com/chf_canada_annual_meeting_2026/page/election

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À la FHCC, le leadership démocratique est au cœur de l’organisation. Et maintenant, nous vous invitons à contribuer à façonner l’avenir de l’habitation coopérative au Canada.Nous cherchons des personnes qualifiées et engagées pour pourvoir des postes au sein de notre conseil d’administration et de notre comité des finances et de la vérification. C’est l’occasion pour vous de participer activement au travail d’une organisation où chaque voix compte et où le leadership collectif suscite un changement réel et durable.Vous pensez avoir l’expérience et les compétences requises? Écoutez Allison Chase, membre actuelle du conseil d’administration de la FHCC, décrire son parcours.Si vous ou quelqu’un que vous connaissez souhaitez obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur le processus de mise en candidature, ainsi que sur les qualités que nous recherchons, veuillez consulter notre page Web sur les élections à l’adresse events.myconferencesuite.com/chf_canada_annual_meeting_2026/page/election ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Dr. Helena Jaczek for meeting with us and for your long-time support of co-op housing. Together, we can grow more co-ops that provide stable, affordable homes and strong communities for the future.Meeting with the Cooperative Housing Federation--the organized voice for housing co-ops in Canada.Co-operative housing, often referred to as “co-ops”, are managed by the people who live in it. They're generally more affordable than other private rental housing.In 2024, we announced a $1.5 billion program--the largest investment in building new co-ops in the last 30 years--to build thousands of new co-op homes. To learn more, please see: tinyurl.com/aehd7288 ... See MoreSee Less
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