Canada needs:
- More housing: Canadians need more housing, but they need options that are affordable and secure. This is what co-op housing offers, but demand is higher than what’s available. More than 60% of Canadians say more co-op and non-profit housing should be a top priority for governments.
- Economic security: when people have secure and stable homes, they can thrive. Building and repairing co-ops supports people and families and creates jobs – which is more important than ever in uncertain economic times.
- Strong communities: people who live in housing co-ops have a say over how their housing is run. This creates communities that take care of each other, a home-grown antidote to division and loneliness.
- Sound financial investments in our future: Co-ops are a good investment, guaranteeing a solid return in the form of lasting affordability, secure and stable homes, increased economic productivity and GDP gains. Building and repairing co-ops creates good jobs and benefits local economies.