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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

05Mar
What is Prefabricated & Modular Housing? National

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

12Mar
Co-op Housing Development: Modular and Prefabricated Constructions Methods in Action // Développement de logements coopératifs : méthodes de construction modulaire et préfabriquée en action National

FREE 1:30 –2:30 pm EST  To address the housing crisis, co-operative housing communities across the...

12Mar
Sharing Circle for Staff and Managers National

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

21Mar
Giving and receiving feedback in a community setting National

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

24Mar
Co-op Housing Development: Modular Housing Fundamental Tools // Développement de logements coopératifs : outils essentiels du logement modulaire National

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

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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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CHF Canada @chfcanada ·
26 Feb

Join us for a virtual education series introducing modular and prefabricated co-operative housing development. Our first session on March 5, 1:30 p.m. EST, will introduce participants to the basics of co-op housing and modular construction.

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YJrfrQtmQGiAWd9j2LBtCw#/registration

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CHF Canada @chfcanada ·
25 Feb

Registration is now open for CHF Canada’s 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place in Fredericton, New Brunswick, June 11–13.

Register by April 10 to take advantage of the early bird rate!  Register today: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/chf_canada_annual_meeting_2026/page/registration

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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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4 days ago

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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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