National
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Compass Nova Scotia expands co-operative housing amid housing crisis
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Housing co-ops reflect on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Submit your expression of interest for 2026 Annual Meeting workshop proposals
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Submission to Build Canada Homes: Co-operative housing: Built to last, with purpose and scale
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Canada’s housing co-ops warmly welcome Build Canada Homes
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Build Canada Homes: A Bold Opportunity — If We Get It Right
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Co-op Housing Management Accreditation program: new course offering
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ILM Adjustment Factors
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Build Co-op Housing, Build a Better Future
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A New Way Forward for Co-operative Housing in PEI
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Canada’s housing co-ops ready to support the historic affordable homebuilding goals of the federal government
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Let’s Build a Better Future Together
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We’re hiring: Co-ordinator, Education Services
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Canadians want more co-op housing: new report from Abacus Data
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Co-ops: a model of resiliency
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We’re hiring: Program Manager, Co-operative and Planning Services, Ontario Region
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Call for Candidates: Bring your skills to CHF Canada’s Board of Directors and Committees
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WEBINAR: Co-operative Housing Development Program – Information and support for co-op growth and development
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Advocacy in action: Ontario Co-op Housing Day
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CHF Canada addresses the Standing Committee on Finance: “A housing system that works for all people in Canada must include more co-operative housing”
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New co-op homes open in Kingston, Ontario
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WEBINAR: Is your co-op age friendly?
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Fall Regional Education Events: Register now
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2024 Greener Co-op Microgrants: Co-ops launch new projects to reduce environmental impact and build their community
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Regional Energy Coach Program extended: Free assistance to plan your co-op’s green renovations
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Job posting: Administrative Assistant, Co-operative Housing Development
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Major milestone for building new co-op homes: Co-operative Housing Development Program opens first application round – July 15 to September 15
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Co-operative Housing Development Program launched
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Staffing News: Karen Brodeur moves to Development, Allison Ferris is the new Manager, Atlantic Region
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Recognizing and Celebrating Pride in Winnipeg
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Inclusive Co-ops for 2SLGBTQ+ People: workshop highlights
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Co-operative Housing Development Program Launched: Co-ops are Ready to Build
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Meet some members and managers coming to the Annual Meeting in Winnipeg
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Federal advocacy update: new federal announcements for housing and co-ops
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Several sector organizations celebrate big anniversaries
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Federal budget highlights urgency of the housing crisis: co-ops are ready to build
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Housing co-ops respond to new federal housing plan
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Canadian housing co-ops welcome the Canada Rental Protection Fund
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CHF Canada’s response to the 2024 Ontario Budget
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CHF Canada recognized again as a top employer
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JOB POSTING: Regional Manager, Atlantic
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New regional online learning courses for co-op managers
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Community land trusts central to urban renewal for the Black community
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Co-operative housing today and tomorrow: CHF Canada’s 2024 federal budget recommendations
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Use your voice: Call for the launch of the Co-operative Housing Development Program
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Call for Candidates: Bring your skills to CHF Canada’s Board of Directors and Committees
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Start planning for the 2024 Annual Meeting in Winnipeg
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Provincial budget recommendations: Ontario, Nova Scotia, Manitoba
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Register now for CHF Canada spring education series
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Celebrate your co-op’s success: apply for the Co-operative Achievement Award
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Emergency resolutions support call for launch of Co-op Housing Development Program
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Federal Fall Economic Statement includes investments for new co-op and affordable housing
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Two co-op members win awards in Manitoba
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JOB POSTING: Manager, Co-operative Housing Development
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MEDIA: CHF Canada welcomes investments for co-op and affordable housing supply in Federal Fall Economic Statement
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Co-op Housing Day at Queen’s Park 2023
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Seeding Change, Cultivating Tomorrow: Co-op sector participates in first Community Land Trust Summit
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“Homes Within Reach”: Rental assistance campaign launched in Nova Scotia
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National Education Committee is recruiting new housing co-op educators
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CHF Canada welcomes new Program Manager, Membership and Events, Diana Idibe
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“A sustainable and inclusive solution”: Co-op housing in the news
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Meet CHF Canada’s 2023 Diversity Scholarship recipients
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JOB POSTING: Program Manager, Asset Management Services (1 permanent position/1 temporary)
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Refinancing Program hits quarter billion-dollar mark
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CHF Canada Risk Management video launch
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July Featured Resource – Conflict series #3: Mediation services
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Tenants rally in Hamilton to convert rental building to a co-op
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Response to New Brunswick’s new housing strategy: Housing for All
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Honorary Lifetime Associate: Harvey Cooper
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New CMHC funding streams: Greener Affordable Housing Program
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CHF Canada receives national Co-operative of the Year Award
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New CHF Canada Staff: Alissar Hajjar and Diana Yoon
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New co-operation among co-ops logo – shows that sector organizations are working together
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What are SDGs? Hint: they’re in one of this year’s resolutions
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CHF Canada recommendations on the financialization of housing
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New record number of 2023 Greener Co-op Microgrants
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Nova Scotia announces new housing co-op development in Annapolis Valley
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We’re hiring: Manager, Asset and Financial Planning Services
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April Featured Resource: Rebuilding co-op community post-pandemic
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Earth Day: celebrating sustainable co-op communities
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Addressing the challenges of Aging in Place – three Ontario co-ops build new accessible homes
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Looking to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting? Don’t miss these discounts and resources!
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We’re hiring: Senior Manager, Government Relations
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Introducing Ami Patel, CHF Canada’s new Director, Co-operative Housing Development
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CHF Canada’s statement on Federal Budget 2023
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Co-op member Tina Hiscock shares experience and advice for those attending CHF Canada’s Annual Meeting
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Canada’s resilient housing solution: advancing our vision of Co-op Housing for All
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FEATURED RESOURCE: New Conflict Series
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We’re hiring: Program Manager, Policy and Government Relations
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We’re hiring: Manager, Events, Education and Membership
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Co-ops observe Black History Month with resources and events including a webinar on February 16
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NEW: Self-Assessment Tool for co-ops considering development
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New $500 million Rental Protection Fund announced in BC – to be managed by community housing organizations
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Introducing two new CHF Canada staff
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Want a stronger and better connected community? Apply to our community development pilot initiative
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Waterloo Recognizes Two Local Co-op Champions: Carine Nind and Ann Smith
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Happy new year and thanks to new and long-time CHF Canada members!
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Management Scholarships benefit managers like Davin and Jen – and their co-ops
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Fall Education Wrap-up
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Eligible co-op members can apply for one-time top-up to Canada Housing Benefit
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Happy holidays from CHF Canada!
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Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act – Opportunities and Concerns for Affordable Housing in Ontario
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Co-op Housing for All vision becoming reality: Meet the people helping make this happen
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‘Co-op Difference’ report shows housing affordability gap increasing between housing co-ops and market rentals
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Diversity Scholarship recipient profile: Lauren Steeves
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Media Release: Housing Co-ops Are Getting More Affordable: Report
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Featured Resource: 10 things to look for in your co-op’s financial statements
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Annual Meeting – Save the date: June 15-17
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Congratulations to the 145 co-ops completing CHF Canada’s new Risk Management program
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Co-op housing champions Linda Ferguson and Sandra Hardy honoured by Manitoba Co-operative Association
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Observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Highlights from CHF Canada member survey
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CHF Canada seeks workshop proposals for next Annual Meeting
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Please consider donating in support of Hurricane Fiona relief efforts
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National Seniors Day: Celebrate by joining the Aging in Place Exchange Network
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Film Night: We Were Children – September 27
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Fall regional education events: register now!
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Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30
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Co-op housing sector collaborates on October 4 webinar: Rebuilding co-op community post-pandemic
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Are you experienced in growing or unifying housing co-ops? Join our new Peer Network
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Co-op Housing for All: a vision to grow and strengthen the sector
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Diversity Scholarship recipient Eduardo wants to help other newcomers to Canada
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We’re hiring: Director, Co-operative Housing Development
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Staffing updates at CHF Canada
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CHF BC negotiates deal saving 425 co-op homes in Burnaby, BC
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We’re hiring: Manager, Human Resources
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Windmill Line Co-op honoured for their environmental sustainability work
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Halifax marks successful return to in-person annual meeting
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Linda Wilson: An LGBTQ+ co-op founder
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At a Vancouver co-op, a diversity grant helps seeds of reconciliation grow
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Six lessons for co-ops looking to grow and build new homes to achieve the vision of Co-op Housing for All
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Canada’s housing co-ops remember Wes Hosler: a man for the members
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Annual Meeting Panel Sessions offer great educational value
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Community steps up to help fire victims at Better Living Co-op
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Dawn Obokata: from co-op gratitude to governance
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Learn how your co-op can build on its strengths
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St Charles Co-operative Homes: 30-year loyalty award
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CMHC Preservation Fund update for federal co-ops
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‘A great form of housing’: reactions to the $1.5B funding for new co-op housing in federal budget
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NEW! Building New Co-op Homes: Development Resources
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Stay safe and save money with our NEW Risk Management program
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We’re hiring: Regional Manager, Ontario
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Federal budget prioritizes housing: $1.5B sets the stage to build the next generation of co-op housing
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Missing element of the National Housing Strategy: urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing strategy
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Annual Meeting Covid rules change with Nova Scotia reopening plan
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Spam email advisory
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Rooftops Canada launches new five-year Women’s Spaces project in Africa
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What’s new and exciting at this year’s Annual Meeting?
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The benefits of living in a co-op during the pandemic
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We’re Hiring: Education Program Co-ordinator
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What diversity means to Emma, a CHF Canada Diversity Scholarship recipient
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Webinar: They’re multiplying! Co-op housing growth across Canada
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Applications open for 2022 Greener Co-op Microgrants
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Annual Meeting registration open: here’s how to pitch your co-op on attending!
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Building the pathway out of the housing crisis by building co-op housing
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Ashworth Square: 40-year loyalty award recipient
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Future Looks Bright for Oasis Co-op in Sudbury – First ILM Program Co-op Refinanced
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Win registration to Halifax with new Housing Co-op Success Stories contest!
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Virtual film night: My Mom’s Co-op – February 24th
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Black History Month: William Andrew White III
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CHF Canada launches Aging in Place Exchange Network
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CMHC announces $118 million in FCHI-2 rental assistance for federally-administered co-ops
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Watch a new video showing co-op success stories in Nova Scotia
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115 Place Housing Co-op in British Columbia Needs Your Help Today!
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Thanks to new, returning and long-time members!
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From clean ups to social media, how Diversity Scholarship recipient Dylan helps his co-op
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We’re hiring: Accounting Assistant
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Greener Co-op Microgrant supports kids’ garden in Kingston
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Blair Hamilton receives many thanks, and award in Manitoba, prior to retiring
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Annual Meeting Survey – what members said
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Is your co-op interested in adding co-op homes? We can help you find development professionals
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Diversity Scholarship recipient Dimah builds co-operation among newcomers
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Parliament returns on National Housing Day, Speech from Throne prioritizes housing
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Ahmed Hussen appointed federal Minister of Housing
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Do you want a stronger and better-connected community?
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Coming soon: Aging in Place network
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Meet Diversity Scholarship recipient Carolyn Conrad
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2022 Halifax Annual Meeting – we want to hear from you!
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Partnership opportunities now available!
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November 22nd is National Housing Day
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Introducing three new CHF Canada staff
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How CHF Canada staff are working towards reconciliation
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Co-op Housing Day at Queen’s Park — More than 100 co-ops pass the Fix the Formula resolution
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New video: Here’s how our Regional Energy Coach can help your co-op
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Save the date for our 2022 Annual Meeting in Halifax: June 16 – 18
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Vote Housing – what we accomplished, and what’s next?
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Meet our Asset & Financial Planning Services team!
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2021 Diversity Scholarship recipients head to school
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2021 Co-op Housing Champion Eileen Leishman, “a dreamer, a driver and a doer”
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Karla Skoutajan: A dedicated co-op housing leader
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Co-op Cost Cutters adapts to changing needs of co-ops
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Notice of disruption to phone extensions, August 23-27
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Featured Resource: Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Toolkit
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Greener Co-op Microgrants supporting a record number of projects this summer
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Castlegreen Co-op in Thunder Bay to save $72,000 annually while keeping homes in good repair with repairs and upgrades
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Federal election underway: Four easy ways to help the Vote Housing campaign
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We’re Hiring a Program Administrator (Atlantic Region)
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You are invited: Vote Housing poll launch!
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We’re Hiring: Co-ordinator, Co-operative Housing Development
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Aging in Place network: survey
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CHF Canada staff in their communities
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Shannon helps grow community through gardening
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Co-ops coping with COVID-19: Capital replacements and repairs
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We’re Hiring: Regional Manager, Prairies
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‘Co-op Futures’ Virtual Annual Meeting recordings: free to registrants, special offer for those who missed event
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Kathy helps grow community, one potluck at a time
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Rooftops Canada Board opening
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New #FixtheFormula4Coops Campaign launched: Pass a resolution
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Members endorse resolutions and mark completion of governance changes at 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Co-op living provides aging in place for urban Indigenous couple, Hilton and Philomena
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Recognizing amazing co-operators: Eileen Leishman, Karla Skoutajan and Loyalty Awards
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Co-ops to receive funding for energy upgrades: Yours could too!
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Tina Stevens’ Statement on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc
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2020 Annual Report
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Five reasons to register now for our #CoopFutures Annual Meeting
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Call for submissions: Co-operators have talent!
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Dale brings food, celebration and a vision for the future to his co-op
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Minister Hussen covers housing in post-budget roundtable
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Alexandra Wilson: Insights from an outstanding co-op leader
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2021 Federal Budget Highlights
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Housing co-ops welcome bold investment in childcare, alongside measures to help address homelessness and provide rental assistance
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New Resource: Democracy during pandemics
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Kingston Co-op expansion: how members drove new development
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New Regional Energy Coach Irfaan Hasham can help your co-op improve energy efficiency
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Solidarity with Canada’s Asian communities
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Sara started with a kids’ committee, now she’s a co-op president, and works and advocates in the sector
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Consider applying for a Diversity Scholarship (or new Training Scholarship)
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Keep it fresh, keep it flowing: Co-op communication during Covid-19
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New co-op homes in Atlantic Canada! “Affordable, safe and inclusive housing for generations to come”
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CHF Canada’s federal budget recommendations highlight the need for more co-op housing
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Flowers and other care initiatives at Brittany Lane Co-op
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Considering Professional Development? Apply for a CHF Canada Management Scholarship Deadline March 1st
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Save the Date: June 10-13 Virtual Annual Meeting
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Federal budget public survey: help make the case for co-op housing
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February is Black History Month
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Temporary rental assistance for pre-April 2016 federal co-ops
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CHF Canada welcomes Dallas Alderson, Director, Public Affairs and Policy
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Election reminder: All Board seats open in 2021
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We’ve updated our Atlantic Region webpage
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Kingston Co-op to add 38 new units
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Closing out 2020: Stay safe, strong and kind!
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Lindsey encourages young leaders as pandemic highlights affordable housing crunch
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Toronto co-op gets creative to learn about Indigenous cultures
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Virtual Fall Education Event concludes with positive reviews
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Welcome new members!
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Photo Gallery: Congratulations to CHF Canada members receiving Loyalty Awards!
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How CHF Canada is working on combatting anti-Black racism
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An update on our reconciliation work, from CHF Canada President Tina Stevens
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Microgrant supports co-op green roof
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CHF Canada’s Executive Director appointed to inaugural National Housing Council
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Denise has given (and gotten) a lot during 30+ years managing co-ops
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Co-op community garden becomes a community gathering place
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Reconciliation Toolkit: Ideas for Action
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Needham Co-op uses microgrant towards energy efficiency
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Coady Co-op buys its leased land with $8M financing through CHF Canada
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Six resources on accessibility and including people with disabilities
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2021 CHF Canada Annual Meeting will be virtual
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Reconciliation Toolkit: Ideas for Healing the Relationship
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Clairvue Co-op launches expansion
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Managers and staff say co-ops challenged by COVID but doing well
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CHF Canada’s Virtual Fall Education Forum – Oct 28 to Nov 30
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Year-round partnership opportunities with CHF Canada
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Throne Speech mentions several housing objectives, including partnering with co-ops
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Reconciliation Toolkit: Ideas for Good Process
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Michelle is pursuing a Masters in co-op management to grow as a leader
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Meet CHF Canada’s newest Board and Council members
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Provincial elections during a pandemic
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Co-op housing photo/video contest
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Providing services and education safely during COVID-19
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Sandra worked with other members to create their new co-op
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Meet new CHF Canada President Tina Stevens
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Federal Community Housing Initiative Phase 2 Begins September 1
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We’re hiring a Director, Public Affairs and Policy
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Miriam is part of three generations of housing co-op members
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Meet CHF Canada’s newest staff, Rajathi and Jaclyn
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Reconciliation Toolkit: Ideas for Knowing and Honouring
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Six resources on aging in place
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Adapting to a new normal with co-op meeting alternatives
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Virtual MEF and CMC well attended and popular
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Ian helps build food security in his community
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Diversity Scholarship recipients announced in Atlantic Region and Southwestern Ontario
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2020 Greener Co-op Microgrants awarded – program growing thanks to more funding partners
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CHF Canada briefs Parliamentary Committee on co-op housing during COVID-19
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2020 Annual Meeting
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Kerry says co-ops can help solve “the disease of loneliness”
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CHF Canada launches Reconciliation Toolkit
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Solidarity: Black Lives Matter
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CMC Virtual Plenary – June 4
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Virtual Member Education Forum Webinar Series: June 15 – 30
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities launches new Sustainable Affordable Housing Initiative
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2019 Annual Report
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CHF Canada supports the Canadian Women’s Foundation with a livestreamed Joel Plaskett concert
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Introducing three ‘new’ co-op housing federation staff
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The Co-operators offers discounts and rebates on Group Benefits and AutoGuard during COVID-19
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Two AGM special resolutions would complete governance changes initiated last year
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Co-op managers and staff working hard and smart during COVID-19
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Official Notice: Don’t miss CHF Canada’s 2020 Virtual AGM
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President/E.D. Message: We are in this together, and CHF Canada is here to help
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Change to MemberGuard program underwriting
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Six resources on 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion
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Member survey on COVID-19
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CHF Canada to hold online AGM June 13th
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FCHI-2 update
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Annual Meeting & COVID-19 FAQs
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2020 Annual Meeting Changes
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Harvey Cooper set to retire as Deputy Executive Director
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We’re hiring an Atlantic Region Co-ordinator
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COVID-19 and Ontario housing co-ops
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Keeping spirits high with a social distancing singalong
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Sarcee Meadows Women’s Circle helps out
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Notice of service interruption: Our offices are closed
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New CHF Canada staffer Owen Carnahan wants YOU to keep your co-op safe!
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Housing Co-ops and COVID-19
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Jelena and her family love helping out
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We’re looking for a Local Planning Co-ordinator for our 2021 Annual Meeting in Ottawa!
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We’re hiring a Program Manager, Asset Management Services
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Rental Assistance Program Update: CMHC announces extension to Federal Community Housing Initiative, Phase 1
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Annual Meeting Discounts, Savings and Bursaries
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Six resources to start the Truth and Reconciliation conversation
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Call for Candidates: 2020 Elections
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Another member benefit: Co-op Cost Cutters
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FCHI-2 Rental Assistance Update for federal co-ops
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#HumansOfCoopHousing: Tonya O’Keefe fighting to protect rental assistance for Saskatchewan’s co-ops
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Tell us about your favourite #HumansOfCoopHousing
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Your Group Benefits Plan – website refresh
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Community Housing Transformation Centre launched – will distribute millions in grants to housing providers (including co-ops!)
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Welcome new members!
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Consider Rooftops Canada for your year-end giving
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Happy holidays from CHF Canada!
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Thanks for joining us on our online co-op tour!
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How to pitch your co-op on attending the Annual Meeting
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Co-ops rally in Regina to protect affordability
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Urban gardening microgrant
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Fall education events engage co-op members and partners
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Co-op Housing Day at Queen’s Park
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We’re hiring a Co-ordinator, Insurance and Risk Management
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Consultant Jackie Hogue to advise CHF Canada on reconciliation
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Survey seeks your feedback on reconciliation
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Why CHF Canada staff are reading the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls report
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Calls for All Canadians, from the MMIWG report
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Include Co-op Campaign succeeds thanks to members
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We’re hiring a Program Manager, Education Services
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Highlights from the National Housing Debate
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What the parties have said about housing
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Sandra Turgeon wants people to discover the economic and social value of cooperatives
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Exciting changes for our 2020 Annual Meeting
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You Hold the Key campaign delivers as CMHC launches enrollment for FCHI-2
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New Include Co-op videos
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National Housing Debate, October 6
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Mile End Co-op: Founding member and president explains the genesis of Mile End Cooperative
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Highlights from Member Survey
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Be part of the movement, meet members and have a say at the 2020 Annual Meeting
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Denese’s story (video)
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Nanda’s story (Video)
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Judy’s story (Video)
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Include Co-op updates: co-op tours, webinar, and more!
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Sonia Aguilar Valencia on why co-ops should “Believe in Millennials”
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Annual Meeting – Save the Date!
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What are the parties saying about housing?
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Get involved with the #IncludeCoop campaign!
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Meet CHF Canada’s 2019 Management Scholarship recipients
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Update on Federal Community Housing Initiative, Phase 2
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Meet Dillon Waldron, our new Government Relations Co-ordinator
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Côte-des-Neiges co-op: A neighbourly Montréal co-op community
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Include Co-op campaign: get involved
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Young member profile: Elke Dring on co-ops and community
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Co-ops receive funding for diversity and inclusion projects
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Welcome to new members
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Save the date for the Fall Education Event near you
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Sundance Housing Co-op: Dedicated to sustainable living
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We’re hiring a Program Manager, Asset Manager Services
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Stanley Knowles Co-op: Toronto seniors enjoy a diverse community
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Beaver Creek Co-op receives Rooftops Canada International Service Award
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Fraserview: Beautiful new riverside co-op helps address Vancouver’s housing crunch.
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Federal government launches Phase Two of FCHI program: 20,000 low-income co-op households protected to 2028
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Phase Two and Bilateral Agreements provide opportunity for co-ops left out of FCHI-1
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Old Grace Housing Co-op: It’s not a condo, it’s a co-op!
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2018 Annual Report
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We’re hiring a Government Relations Co-ordinator
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Meet an AGM Attendee: Mikaila Borden
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Good turnouts and dialogue at education events in Winnipeg and Saskatoon
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CHF Canada seeks Program Manager, Asset Management Services
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Diversity Scholarship awarded to Stephanie Kent
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2019 AGM resolutions propose governance changes, federal election campaign priorities and action on End of Mortgage for HSA co-ops
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Young member profile: Darrah Teitel a rising star in Canadian theatre
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Newfoundland signs National Housing Strategy Agreement, calls election for May 16
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Saskatchewan and the Federal government sign 10-year housing agreement
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Meet an AGM workshop leader: Shawn Conway
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Meet an AGM workshop leader: Sarah Jensen
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Community housing partnership to lead new National Housing Strategy initiative
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Great speakers and education in store for London Annual Meeting
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CHF Canada welcomes Courtney Lockhart
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Community Housing Transformation Centre seeks Executive Director
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Calgary housing co-op averts major retaining wall failure
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Young Member Discounts and Bursaries for this year’s Annual Meeting
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CHF Canada applauds two more bilateral housing agreements for Alberta and Yukon
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Housing co-ops encouraged by ongoing commitment to housing in today’s Federal Budget
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Request for Proposals: Supporting the Reconciliation Journey
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Young member profile: Mary Ho on the importance of mentorship
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Applications now open for Greener Co-op Microgrants!
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Registration now open for London AGM!
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Very special AGM guest speakers: Giller-winning novelist Esi Edugyan and land trust CEO Brenda Torpy
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Upcoming events and deadlines
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Win $2,500: Tell CHF Canada about an inspiring project at your co-op
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Is your co-op celebrating Black History Month?
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Black History Month: Housing Co-ops & the U.S. Civil Rights Movement
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CHF Canada Board and Council reviewing governance best practices
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Rainbow Housing Co-op hosts tour for Saskatchewan Minister of Social Services
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Call for Candidates: bring your skills to CHF Canada!
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Keep your co-op safe: Fill out the 2019 Risk Management Checklist!
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CHF Canada applauds signing of PEI bilateral housing agreement
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Webinar: Last chance to prepay your mortgage and save money!
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Join us on social media for a coast-to-coast-to-coast #CoopTour!
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Co-op housing prominent at CMHC National Housing Conference
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Section 61 housing co-op refinances for big reduction in mortgage rate
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Co-op guide to participate in Ontario housing consultation
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Join the CHF Canada team: position opens for Program Manager, Policy and Government Relations
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Happy holidays from CHF Canada!
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Two-time Giller Prize winner Esi Edugyan grew up in a housing co-op
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Welcome, new members!
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CHF Canada in 2018
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Join us in London, Ontario for CHF Canada’s Annual Meeting (June 5-8, 2019)
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Federal government releases one-year National Housing Strategy update
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Video footage of the AGM plenary Vision Panel now online
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Preston Heights Co-op celebrates successful refinancing and renovations
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Your Co-op and the CMHC Survey: Federal Community Housing Initiative, Phase 2
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Sponsorship opportunities now available!
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CHF Canada wants to give you money!
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CHF Canada event survey: have your say!
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CHF Canada budget submission calls for $50 million in federal land for co-op development
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CHF Canada Webinar: Securing your co-op’s future
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Co-op redevelopment gives young member Labib Chowdhury a chance to shine
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Aging in Place: Building community through music and co-operation
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Aging in Place: A leader in governance and renewal
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Aging in Place: Staying connected to family and community
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Discussions about of Truth and Reconciliation at CHF Canada’s Annual Meeting
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Introducing New Aboriginal Director, Tina Stevens
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The story behind Orange Shirt Day
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Member profile: Roanna Hall’s path to co-op leadership
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Aging in Place: Managing a seniors’ housing co-op
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Five ways to celebrate Co-op Week: Oct 14-20
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Daly Co-op’s renovations make aging-in-place easy
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Notice of Service Disruption: Ottawa office closed Monday
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Canada’s Housing Co-ops Celebrate National Seniors Day
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New Brunswick: Vote on September 24 to put housing front and centre during the election!
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Western Manitoba Seniors Co-op launches 63-unit second phase
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Diversity Scholarship recipient Keza Uwitonze talks about diversity
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Request for proposals: 2019 AGM workshops
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Summer of Bliss: UK expert explores Canada’s housing co-ops on cross-country tour
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Federal government launches Poverty Reduction Strategy
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Sahara Shaik: Continuing the legacy of co-op youth leadership
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Save the date for the Fall Education Event near you!
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Homestarts commits to sustained donations to Diversity Scholarships and Rooftops Canada
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CHF Canada welcomes Patricia Tessier, new Director, Member Services
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Kaslo Gardens, CHFT and CHF BC receive CHF Canada Regional Diversity Grants
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BC’s newest and largest housing co-op, Fraserview, accepting applications
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CHF Canada is hiring a Co-ordinator, Government Relations (Ontario Region)
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Bain Honour Canoe supports Truth and Reconciliation
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Celebrate Co-op Day, July 7
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British Columbia becomes the second province to sign on to the National Housing Strategy
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CMHC deadline approaches for S61 prepayment flexibility; Q&A Webinar
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Co-op housing champion Christopher Wilson dies at 68
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Watch and share videos from our Annual Meeting
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Bain Co-op, BC’s Community Land Trust and David Lach honoured with awards
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Meet CHF Canada’s new Board members
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Annual Meeting endorses Vision of “Co-op Housing for All”
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Young Member Profile: Old connections, fresh vision
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Canada’s housing co-ops meet in Victoria to celebrate 50 years, advocacy wins and new growth
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Ontario co-ops press their candidates to support co-op housing
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CHF Canada signs on to A Shared Housing Agenda
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Five ways your co-op can celebrate Pride Month this June
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2017 Annual Report now available
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Workshop Materials for the Annual Meeting
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Housing Nova Scotia extends rent subsidies for housing co-ops for additional year
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Congratulations to newly elected Board and Ontario Council members!
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CHF Canada and ONPHA release An Affordable Housing Plan for Ontario
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Nine ways your co-op can participate in Indigenous History Month
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First Section 61 co-op refinances with CHF Canada
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Election campaign launched for Ontario co-ops
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Diversity scholarships awarded to young co-op leaders
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Staff Profile: Melissa Estable, Manager, Co-op Housing Development
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Housing co-ops welcome the signing of the National Housing Strategy’s first bilateral agreement
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CHF Canada is hiring an Administrative Assistant, Ontario Region
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Welcome, new CHF Canada members!
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CHF Canada is hiring a Director, Member Services
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Young Member Profile: Sarah Jensen
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CHF Canada appoints Tim Ross as Executive Director
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New video shows why you can’t miss your Annual Meeting
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Federal government announces first phase of housing assistance for low-income co-op households
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Staff profile: Ofelia Guanlao, Program Manager, Asset Management Services
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Calling for photos and artifacts for AGM Pop-up Museum
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Stability and Succession at West Glen Co-op
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Co-ops celebrate Ontario Budget announcement of new Co-operative Housing Development Fund
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Think green this spring! Apply for a Greener Co-op Microgrant
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Rooftops Canada seeks Senior Social Housing Advisor
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Spring Member Forums: Coming soon to a city near you!
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Departing Directors reflect on time on Board and suggest others step up
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Young leaders like Jasmine Borden can attend AGM with 50 percent discount
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Vision Summit encourages co-op housing leaders to dream big
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Housing Co-ops welcome funding for housing in Budget 2018
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Young member story: Lori Morin
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Black History Month an inspiration throughout the year, say co-op leaders
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Management scholarship recipient Musonda Yamfwa urges others to apply: Deadline March 1
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Adam Vaughan webinar recording available online
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Meet our new Communications Coordinator, Lee Pepper
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Housing co-ops mark passing of early leader and pioneer, Allen Nelson
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Another housing co-op launches in B.C.
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Ontario Region presents budget recommendations for province
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Webinar townhall with Adam Vaughan on February 16th: Register now!
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Notice of Contract Position: Manager, Co-operative Housing Development
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Young member story: Quinton Rodriques
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Happy holidays from CHF Canada!
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Further analysis of National Housing Strategy: Thank your MP!
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Welcome new members!
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Young member story: Jjess Sselwanjja
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CHF Canada in 2017: Stronger Together
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Housing co-ops welcome National Housing Strategy
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Notice of Contract Position: Program Manager, Asset Management Services
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Nicholas Gazzard set to retire as CHF Canada’s Executive Director
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Webinar recordings available
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Request for Proposals: 2018 Vision Summit
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Protect Co-op Housing campaign continues with big push in Kitchener-Waterloo
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CHF Canada seeks workshop proposals for Annual Meeting in Victoria
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Inspired by co-op living, Domanique Grant blends art with advocacy
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Co-ops celebrate life of activist: Eleanor McDonald
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Nova Scotia deal protects low-income co-op households
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Sarcee Meadows’ Women’s Circle cultural event a major success
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Help shape the future of the co-op housing movement!
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$7.1 million in refinancing loans approved for three more co-ops
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Campaign to keep our co-ops affordable – permanently!
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Renovation of Ontario housing co-ops put on hold due to government demands
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Co-op housing sector mourns the loss of co-op champion Pam McConnell
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CMC recognizes and elects housing co-op leaders at annual congress
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Chart a path forward with an Asset Management Plan
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Co-op canoe installation to honour First Nations reconciliation
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Housing co-op rock star to headline Annual Meeting
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Online Regional Elections Open
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Call to Action for You Hold the Key campaign
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Spring Member Forums – Coming to You!
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