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Upcoming Meeting

Annual Meeting

Fredericton, June 11 – 13, 2026.
Three days. 500 co-op leaders. Endless inspiration. Join co-op members and staff from across Canada for inspiring workshops, dynamic keynote sessions, lively social events, and our National Business Meeting. This is the place for exceptional networking—an opportunity to connect with leaders in Canada’s co-op housing sector.

 

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Welcome to the CHF Canada Resource Centre

We’re excited to open the doors wider to our Resource Centre, now accessible to everyone. This hub of educational tools is designed to support the people who make co-operative housing thrive, from members and board directors to staff and managers. Whether you’re looking to strengthen governance, build community, or navigate the day-to-day operations of a housing co-op, you’ll find practical, experience-based resources to help.

 

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NEW Campaign

The Key Is In Your Hands – Act Now

You Hold The Key
Protect affordable homes. Protect rental assistance now.

Federal rental assistance allows co-ops to provide deeply affordable homes to those that need it, while keeping co-op buildings in good shape and financially sustainable.

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Co-op Housing is Canada’s Next Big Leap in
Building Strong, Connected Communities
CHF Canada is Growing Thriving Co-operative Communities, a Key Solution to Canada’s Housing Crisis
Key Focuses
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Here When Canadians Need Us

CHF Canada is supporting Canadians by advocating to build more co-operative housing in this country.

Our Key Focus Areas
Education
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Supporting Co-op Members for Nearly a Century

Rooted in shared values, housing co-ops are ready to usher in the next generation of growth.

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Membership
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Membership Has its Perks

CHF Canada strengthens housing co-operatives nationwide by supporting over 900 member co-ops with expert guidance, practical resources, training, professional development, and national advocacy.

Benefits of Membership
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A group of seven people, including one in a wheelchair, pose and smile in front of a modern, multi-story co-operative housing apartment building.
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Membership

Looking for Programs?

From insurance, risk management, asset management, financial and long term planning, CHF Canada has a range of programs to meet the growing needs of your co-op.

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Board Members

Co-op Managers

Board Skills

Upcoming Events.

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  • Young Member Meet Up

    Online
    April 15, 2026
    Register

    7:00-8:00 p.m. EST  Are you a young co-op member or staff person? Do you want to connect with other co-op members and staff across Canada and contribute your insights into the direction of Canada’s co-op housing movement? Join us for a virtual Young Member meet up! We’ll be discussing Young Member engagement in the co-op sector, opportunities for involvement, and more!

  • Maintenance 101

    Online
    April 18, 2026
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    1:00-3:00PM EST Join us for the third and final workshop in our National Spring Education series, taking place in February, March and April. Understand how maintenance protects your co-op’s most valuable assets. Learn about preventative and routine repairs, clear maintenance policies, useful tools like calendars and work orders, and co-op and member responsibilities—including emergency access. Facilitator: Cheryl Alsop, Education Consultant Cheryl Alsop has over 15 years of maintenance coordination experience, from daily repairs to large retrofit projects. Cheryl is a regular workshop facilitator on maintenance topics for the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC and lived in a housing co-op for more than 10 years.

  • Member Social Night: Trivia

    Online
    April 22, 2026
    Register

    7:00-8:30 p.m. EST  Are you a CHF Canada member? Do you want to connect with other co-op members and staff across Canada for a fun night of networking and trivia? Join us for a virtual member social night where we’ll test your knowledge and make you rack your brains for 3 rounds of both co-op and fun trivia questions. Winners will receive prizes.

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Our advocacy continues, pushing for policies and investments that will unlock growth, strengthen communities, and ensure co-op living remains an option for generations to come.

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Success Stories

Advocating for Community

Caroline Co-op was established in 2024, when the tenants fundraised to purchase the building from the landlord and convert it from market rentals to non-profit ownership. Caroline Co-op has 21 units, a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, rented to members at affordable rates, including a portion of units offered at rental assistance rates subsidized through the City of Hamilton.

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Caroline Street

The co-op was established in 2024, when the tenants fundraised to purchase the building from the landlord and convert it from market rentals to non-profit ownership. Caroline Co-op has 21 units, a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, rented to members at affordable rates, including a portion of units offered at rent-geared-to-income rates subsidized through the City of Hamilton.

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International Women's Day
March 16, 2026

International Women's Day

This post is also available in: Français (French) As March 8 marks International Women’s Day, we’re recognizing the leadership, contributions, and impact of women and gender-diverse people across the co-op &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/">Continued</a>

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Employee Appreciation Day: Strong Co-ops Start with Strong Staff
March 16, 2026

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

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
February 20, 2026

Black History Month: Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes

This post is also available in: Français (French) As we mark Black History Month, we recognize the enduring strength, leadership, and community-building legacy of African Nova Scotian communities, which we &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/">Continued</a>

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