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Model Occupancy By-law for Ontario co-ops
Customize this model by-law to set out the rights and responsibilities of occupying a housing co-op unit. CHF Canada recommends that all Ontario housing co-ops update their Occupancy by-law first, followed by their Organizational by-law. Use this model and the Guide to take you through the steps. (2017)
Model Organizational By-law for Ontario co-ops
Use this model by-law to set out the rules about how an Ontario housing co‑op is organized and run. We recommend that all Ontario housing co-ops update their Organizational by-law after updating their Occupancy by-law. (2015)
Your co-op’s board of directors
Know what to look for to make sure your co‑op's board of directors is on track.
Getting governance right
Learn about good governance and principled leadership in your housing co-operative (2010).
What makes a good board tipsheet
Review this short tipsheet to help you remember the key pointers to good governance and principled leadership.
Tipsheet: Good governance
Use these handy tip sheets for a quick refresher on the governance roles in your housing co-ops. (2017)
Monthly Featured Resource
June Featured Resource: Bringing information back to your co-op
We hope that you’ll learn a lot at our AGM, and that you’ll bring new ideas back home to your co-op.Check out our one-page tip sheet on how to organize your thoughts and bring information back to your co-op.
May Featured Resource: Co-op Housing Acronym Guide
Housing co-ops are connected to a lot of different programs and organizations. This handy acronym guide is a helpful list to use and share – whether you are attending a co-op meeting for the first time, wanting feel comfortable speaking up, or navigating anything from the Co-op Act to the National Housing Strategy! If you come across an acronym that should be on the list, let us know!
April Featured Resource: A guide to Indigenous land acknowledgements
Use this guide to learn more about what a land acknowledgment is and why it’s important. (2018)
January Featured Resource: French resources now available!
We’re pleased to announce that our Resource Centre is now also available in French. We’re always adding more, and new resources will be added in both official languages. So make sure to check back often to stay up to date on the latest information!
December Featured Resource: Cannabis and smoking
With cannabis now legal in Canada, many co-ops are wondering how this change should affect their policies.
The model smoke-free by-law allows your co-op to create a smoke-free environment that follows Ontario human rights legislation. You’ll also find a Guide to take your co-op through the process of adopting this by-law.
You may also want to check out this document from the Co-operators to learn how cannabis legalization affects your co-op’s Co-operators insurance coverage.
March Featured Resource: Checklist for succession planning and leadership renewal
Spring will spring this month! As new things start to grow, this is a good time to take a look at how your co-op plans for its Board elections. Use this checklist to make sure your co-op encourages new growth in its leadership.
Tips & Tricks
An evolving collection of themed links from around the Web. Our current theme: the United Nations Sustainability Goals!
We the People (2:58)
A brief video introducing the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development.More
UNSG Tips for Co-ops
Learn how housing co-ops can get involved in the 2030 campaign.More
Model environmental sustainability policy
Use this model policy to guide your co-op to environmental sustainability.More
Co-ops for 2030
Find out how to make a pledge for sustainability More
The Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals
See the complete list of sustainability goals as set out by the United Nations.More
Take Action on Sustainable Development!
Bring these helpful tips on to your next board meeting.More