In Vancouver today, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos announced the release of the Government of Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. CHF Canada applauds the federal government’s consultation … Continued
There’s no substitute for getting together in person with fellow co-op members to learn, share and discuss. CHF Canada’s Fall Education Events are coming in a few months with workshops … Continued
Homestarts has set a great example for the co-op housing sector by committing to generous, long-term annual charitable contributions to both Rooftops Canada and Diversity Scholarships. Founded in 1975, Homestarts is … Continued
On July 3, 2018, Patricia Tessier joined CHF Canada as its new Director, Member Services. In this role, Patricia will oversee CHF Canada’s co-operative services, enterprise services, education, and events, … Continued
Co-ops are ideally positioned to educate others, especially other co-ops, about the benefits of living in a community that includes a diverse range of people. People living in co-ops across … Continued
The recipient of CHF Canada’s 2018 Award for Co-operative Achievement is Bain Co-op in Toronto, Ontario for its Honour Canoe Project. Bain Canoe crew member Crystal Walker-Habermel (pictured and featured … Continued
Next Saturday, July 7th is International Co-operative Day! This is a great opportunity to celebrate the co-operative spirit and learn more about the global co-op movement. Here are some ways … Continued
CMHC is accepting applications for mortgage prepayment flexibility for co-ops with Section 61 program operating agreements. The final deadline is September 30, 2018. Waiving prepayment penalties allows housing co-ops to … Continued
Canada’s housing co-ops are mourning the loss of Christopher Wilson, a significant force in the co-op housing movement. In his mid-twenties Christopher worked alongside his sister Alexandra Wilson (currently the … Continued
Several new CHF Canada videos celebrating co-op housing were launched at the Annual Meeting: CHF Canada’s 50th anniversary video looks back at the accomplishments of Canada’s co-op housing movement and … Continued