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Membership

Join CHF Canada

CHF Canada is dedicated to supporting housing co-operatives across Canada.

 

With over 900 housing co-ops as members from across the country, CHF Canada offers a wide range of programs and services designed to benefit your co-op or organization.

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Membership Perks

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Expert advice and assistance from CHF Canada’s experienced staff.
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Valuable resources and educational opportunities.
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Professional development for co-op staff.
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Political advocacy, and much more!
2025 Dues Rates

Membership Categories & Dues

Membership dues are approved by members every year at the National Business Meeting.

Type of Membership

Housing Co-operative

  • Housing Co-operative – $5.05 per unit, per month.
  • Student Housing Co-operative – $10.02 per bed, per year.
  • Co-operative under Development -$146 per year.

Once the co-op is occupied and no longer in development, the dues rate will adjust based on the number of units, and the member will move to housing co-op member category.

Type of Membership

Federations & Associations

Federations and Associations that support and serve Housing Co-operative

Dues Rate: $387 per year
Type of Membership

Service Organization

Organizations that primarily serve Housing Co-operatives; such as management companies, resource groups and land trusts.

Dues Rate: $387 per year
Taxes, regional levies, sector support fees, federation dues and discounts may be applied according to your location.
For more information or to receive a quote, please contact us.
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Benefits for Housing Co-Ops

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Exclusive and discounted rates for insurance, specialized services and education including Annual Meeting.

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Access to more than 200 online resources, sample bylaws and workshops.

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Unlimited telephone/email advice from CHF Canada Staff.

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Training and support on governance matters.

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Advocating to the government on key issues or concerns of your co-op.

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Education and information – workshops, events, webinars, online on demand learning.

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Voting rights at the Annual Business Meeting.

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Access to specialized fee-based services such as asset and financial planning, energy efficiency, governance support services and development support services.

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Access to tailor-made group insurance programs for commercial, home, auto and group benefits for co-op staff.

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One of a kind Commercial Insurance Risk Management Program.

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Eligibility to apply for Greener Co-op Microgrants, Regional Diversity Grants, Management Scholarships and the Growth and Sustainability Funds.

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Access to a dedicated Regional Energy Coach to help navigate and apply for energy efficiency funding.

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Networking with housing co-ops across Canada and the broader co-operative movement in person, online and via exclusive networking platforms (Oasis, Aging in Place Exchange Network).

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Opportunities to lend your voice in advocating to government and shape the future of the co-op housing movement.

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Benefits for Federations, Associations & Service Organizations

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Member rates for the CHF Canada Annual Meeting and other events.

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Professional development and networking opportunities in person, online and via exclusive networking platforms (Oasis, Aging in Place Exchange Network).

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Group benefits program for co-op staff.

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Access to specialized fee-based services such governance support and development support.

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Eligible to apply for annual Management Scholarships.

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Eligible to access Growth and Sustainability Funds.

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Access to specialized fee-based services such as asset and financial planning, energy efficiency, governance support services and development support services.

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Eligible to serve on the advisory group.

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Eligible to obtain and maintain the only dedicated professional Co-operative Housing Management Accreditation (CHMA).

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Non-members

Associates

Associates are not Members of CHF Canada and do not have the right to vote or to hold office.

If you don’t meet the criteria to become a member, join CHF Canada as an Organization or an Individual Associate.

Due Rates:
$143/Individual
$379/Organization

Benefits:

  • Networking with housing co-ops across Canada and the broader co-operative movement in person, online, and via exclusive networking platforms (Oasis, Aging in Place Exchange Network).
  • Opportunities to lend your voice in advocating to government and shape the future of the co-op housing movement.
  • CHF Canada member decal to showcase your support of the sector.

Ready to be associated?

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