Events
Looking for a co-op housing event near you?
Throughout the year, CHF Canada member co-ops come together regionally and nationally to shape the future of co-op housing in Canada. They gather to celebrate successes, build networks, improve governance skills, share concerns and dreams, discuss emerging issues and lobby government.
You’ll find all CHF Canada’s events listed below, with more information on how to register or take part.
In addition to exciting live virtual and in person events, CHF Canada has an online learning platform where housing co-op members, directors and staff can learn anytime! Learn more here.
For more information about events hosted by regional federations, contact the federation in your region.
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- All Events
Sharing Circle for Staff and Managers National February 12, 2026 to February 12, 2026 RegisterBrochure
1:15 – 2:30 pm EST
Topic: Managing Stress in Your Day-to-Day Role
Co-op staff and managers are invited to participate in our monthly Sharing Circles! A virtual discussion series with your colleagues, as well as subject matter experts, and CHF Canada staff. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from sector experts on topics relevant to co-op staff and management, to discuss their learnings and exchange ideas in an open discussion forum, as well as in smaller breakout groups.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Participants must be either housing co-op staff or managers.
Understanding co-op financial statements for non-accountants National February 21, 2026 to February 21, 2026 RegisterBrochure
1:00-3:00PM EST
Join us for the first of three exciting National Spring webinars offered in February, March and April.
Have you ever wondered what your housing co-op’s financial statements really mean? This webinar will unlock the mystery and provide you with a clear, plain language overview. Get a better understanding of your co-op’s financial health, spot red flags and learn practical techniques to boost transparency, accountability and engagement.
Facilitator: Nigel Mohammed, Director, Community Financial Centre & Small Business Distribution, Assiniboine Credit Union
Nigel began his career in retail banking in 1987 while pursuing a degree in business at University of Manitoba. After several years in banking, he switched gears by taking on an overseas assignment with an international development agency in the not-for-profit sector in the Eastern Caribbean, then joined the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions as Senior Project Consultant. Nigel returned to Canada and joined Assiniboine Credit Union in 2001, where he now leads a specialized team with knowledge and expertise in providing creative financing solutions for not-for-profits, co-ops and small businesses. The focus of his work is using finance to propel social impact, shape local economies and engage communities in exploring sustainable solutions.
Monthly Membership Call – February National February 24, 2026 to February 24, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
CHF Canada Greener Co-op Microgrants: Information Session National February 26, 2026 to February 26, 2026 Register
7:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern Time
FREE
Join us for an overview of CHF Canada’s Greener Co-op Microgrants Program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which supports housing co-ops in designing and implementing projects that help green their communities. Since 2016, CHF Canada has allocated $880,000 in microgrants to 264 housing co-ops across Canada. Grant applications will open on February 16, 2026.
This information session will provide an overview of the program, explain how to apply, outline what the judges look for in strong applications, and highlight results from past funded projects. We look forward to seeing you there.
Insurance without the headache: how to actually read your policy National February 26, 2026 to February 26, 2026 Register
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern Time
FREE
CHF Canada invites you to a virtual information session all about the 2026 Commercial Insurance year. This webinar is for co-op managers and staff and board of directors that are enrolled in the CHF Canada Commercial Insurance Program.
Join our CHF Canada Insurance team and Sarah Knight from Co-operators Insurance to learn more about:
- What to expect for your 2026 policy
- What affects the insurance policy renewal, and how you can help reduce the impacts to your policy.
- How the program is performing
- How climate events and the economy impact insurance for your co-op
- How you can manage risks in your co-op. Bring your questions for a live Q&A and get the information you need to plan for the coming year
Not sure if your co-op is enrolled? Reach out to Owen Carnahan, ocarnahan@chfcanada.coop to confirm.
Facilitator: Sarah Knight
Sarah Knight has 17+ years experience as a licensed insurance broker and represents a number of CHF co-operative members as well as being the lead broker of the CHF program. She is an advocate for the co -operatives and can bring any recommendations directly to the management and underwriting teams.
What is Prefabricated & Modular Housing? National March 05, 2026 to March 05, 2026 Register
FREE
1:30 –2:30 pm EST
Are you interested in learning about co-op housing development and modern prefabricated construction methods? This webinar will introduce participants to the basics of co-op housing and modular construction.
Registration required.
Co-op Housing Development: Modular and Prefabricated Constructions Methods in Action // Développement de logements coopératifs : méthodes de construction modulaire et préfabriquée en action National March 12, 2026 to March 12, 2026 Register
FREE
1:30 –2:30 pm EST
To address the housing crisis, co-operative housing communities across the country have developed projects using traditional and modern construction methods to build sustainable homes faster. Join us to learn more about how co-operative developments have incorporated modular design and construction in their projects, including what worked and what to consider when building modular co-operative housing units.
Pour faire face à la crise du logement, des communautés & coopératives d’habitation partout au pays ont développé des projets utilisant des méthodes de construction traditionnelles et modernes afin de bâtir plus rapidement, des logements durables. Rejoignez-nous pour en savoir plus sur la manière dont les coopératives ont intégré la conception et la construction modulaires dans leurs projets, notamment ce qui a bien fonctionné et les éléments à prendre en compte
Sharing Circle for Staff and Managers National March 12, 2026 to March 12, 2026 RegisterBrochure
1:15 – 2:30 pm EST
Topic: Social Services Partnerships
Co-op staff and managers are invited to participate in our monthly Sharing Circles! A virtual discussion series with your colleagues, as well as subject matter experts, and CHF Canada staff. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from sector experts on topics relevant to co-op staff and management, to discuss their learnings and exchange ideas in an open discussion forum, as well as in smaller breakout groups.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Participants must be either housing co-op staff or managers.
Giving and receiving feedback in a community setting National March 21, 2026 to March 21, 2026 RegisterBrochure
1:00-3:00PM EST
Join us for the second in our National Spring webinar series, taking place in February, March and April.
Learn how to give and receive feedback in ways that strengthen relationships and support real change. This session covers productive vs. unproductive feedback, constructive approaches, managing defensiveness, and receiving feedback—even when it’s difficult.
Facilitator: Raj Dhasi, M.A., B.A., C.R.C
Raj Dhasi is the lead consultant at Turning Point Resolutions Inc. As a leading expert in conflict resolution, Raj has been providing invaluable intervention services to workplace organizations, school districts, families, and communities for over 20 years. Raj specializes in assessing and resolving complex multi-layer conflicts, with a keen attention to politics, race, privilege, and intersectionality. She brings a toolbox full of intervention approaches including mediation, leadership and communication coaching, group facilitation, training and restorative justice processes. In addition to working in private practice, Raj is also a faculty member at the Justice Institute of B.C., Centre for Conflict Resolution. Raj holds a specialized degree in Adult Education, a Master’s degree in Organizational Conflict Analysis and Management, is currently completing her Doctorate in Social Sciences. As a skilled practitioner Raj brings a blend of empathy, spirit, and strategic thinking to each and every client.
Co-op Housing Development: Modular Housing Fundamental Tools // Développement de logements coopératifs : outils essentiels du logement modulaire National March 24, 2026 to March 24, 2026 Register
FREE
1:30 –2:30 pm EST
Do you want to learn more about whether modular co-operative housing development is feasible for your project? In this workshop, we will explore fundamental tools to help guide your project – including a Modular Housing Design Guide and Toolkit.
Souhaitez-vous savoir si le développement d’un logement coopératif par construction modulaire est réaliste pour votre projet? Dans cet atelier, nous explorerons des outils essentiels pour vous guider, notamment un guide de conception et une boîte à outils pour le logement modulaire.
Monthly Membership Call – March National March 31, 2026 to March 31, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Maintenance 101 National April 18, 2026 to April 18, 2026 Register
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.
Sharing Circle for Staff and Managers National April 23, 2026 to April 23, 2026 RegisterBrochure
1:15 – 2:30 pm EST
Topic: Workplace Culture and Nonviolent Communication
Co-op staff and managers are invited to participate in our monthly Sharing Circles! A virtual discussion series with your colleagues, as well as subject matter experts, and CHF Canada staff. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from sector experts on topics relevant to co-op staff and management, to discuss their learnings and exchange ideas in an open discussion forum, as well as in smaller breakout groups.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Participants must be either housing co-op staff or managers.
Monthly Membership Call – April National April 28, 2026 to April 28, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Sharing Circle for Staff and Managers National May 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026 RegisterBrochure
1:15 – 2:30 pm EST
Topic: Aging in place
Co-op staff and managers are invited to participate in our monthly Sharing Circles! A virtual discussion series with your colleagues, as well as subject matter experts, and CHF Canada staff. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from sector experts on topics relevant to co-op staff and management, to discuss their learnings and exchange ideas in an open discussion forum, as well as in smaller breakout groups.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Participants must be either housing co-op staff or managers.
Monthly Membership Call – May National May 26, 2026 to May 26, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Monthly Membership Call – June National June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Monthly Membership Call – July National July 28, 2026 to July 28, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Monthly Membership Call – August National August 25, 2026 to August 25, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Monthly Membership Call – September National September 29, 2026 to September 29, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Monthly Membership Call – October National October 27, 2026 to October 27, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Monthly Membership Call – November National November 24, 2026 to November 24, 2026 Register
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.