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Membership

Membership

Join CHF Canada

CHF Canada is here to help Canada’s housing co-ops. Over 900 housing co-ops and more than 100 associates and individuals are members of CHF Canada.

Membership means your co-op or organization has access to all of CHF Canada’s programs and services. This includes expert advice and support from CHF Canada staff, resources and education, professional development for co-op staff, political advocacy and much more.

Membership Types

We offer three types of membership.

Membership dues are approved by members every year at our Annual General Meeting. The dues rates for 2023 are:

Type of Membership Sub-Category Dues Rate
Housing Co-op Membership Housing Co-op $4.75 per unit, per month
Student Housing Co-op $9.60 per bed, per year
Co-ops under development $137 per year
Associate membership Associate membership $363 per year
Individual membership Individual membership $137 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 at members@chfcanada.coop or , 1-800 268-2537 ext 251

Housing Co-op Membership Associate Membership Individual Membership
For non-profit housing co-operatives and housing co-ops in development.

✔️ Access to over 200 online resources, sample bylaws and workshops

✔️ Unlimited telephone/email advice from CHF Canada staff

✔️ Training and support on governance matters

✔️ Member rates for attending CHF Canada education events & Annual Meeting

✔️ Access to CHF Canada’s Asset and Financial Planning Services to ensure long-term viability (service fees apply)

✔️ Save money on tailor-made group insurance programs for commercial, home, auto and group benefits for co-op staff

✔️ Voting rights at our Annual Meeting

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

✔️ Eligible for Greener Co-op Microgrants, Regional Diversity Grants, and Management Scholarships

✔️ Networking with housing co-ops across Canada and the broader co-operative movement

✔️ Access to the Aging in Place Exchange Network

✔️ CHF Canada member decal to showcase your membership

✔️ A voice in the direction of Canada’s co-op housing movement

Apply to become a housing co-op member today!

For co-op management companies, service managers, federations, staff associations, resource groups and organizations that support and serve housing co-ops.  

✔️ Access to over 200 online resources, sample bylaws and workshops

✔️ Professional development & networking opportunities

✔️ Member rates for attending the CHF Canada Annual Meeting

✔️ Group benefits program for co-op staff

✔️ Management Scholarships

✔️ CHF Canada member decal to showcase your support of the sector

✔️ Access to the Aging in Place Exchange Network

Apply to become an associate member today!

 

For individuals who are passionate about co-op housing and want to remain connected to the sector.

✔️ Access to over 200 online resources, sample bylaws and workshops

✔️ Member rates for attending CHF Canada education events & Annual Meeting

✔️ CHF Canada member decal to showcase your support of the sector

✔️ Access to the Aging in Place Exchange Network

Apply to become an individual member today!

 

“CHF Canada has helped connect Cawthra Mansions Co-operative with other co-operatives and provides us with education and other resources that we need – helping us grow and be part of a broader community and movement.” - Board of Directors, Cawthra Mansions Co-operative, Toronto ON