News & Media

January 12, 2023

Want a stronger and better connected community? Apply to our community development pilot initiative

CHF Canada is launching the second phase of a community development pilot initiative in partnership with the Tamarack Institute. Through it, a select number of co-ops across Canada will create &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/want-a-stronger-and-better-connected-community-apply-to-our-community-development-pilot-initiative/">Continued</a>

CHF Canada Education

January 12, 2023

CHF Canada Co-op Housing Champion Award – Nominations close March 15

Do you know a co-op housing champion? Someone who goes above and beyond for your co-op and its members?  Nominate them for the Co-op Housing Champion Award! This award celebrates &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/chf-canada-co-op-housing-champion-award-nominations-close-march-15/">Continued</a>

Awards CHF Canada

January 12, 2023

Waterloo Recognizes Two Local Co-op Champions: Carine Nind and Ann Smith

Co-operative housing took center stage at the Region of Waterloo’s “Building Communities Together” event in recognition of National Housing Day on November 22. Carine Nind, manager at Willowside Housing Co-operative &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/waterloo-recognizes-two-local-co-op-champions-carine-nind-and-ann-smith/">Continued</a>

Awards CHF Canada

January 12, 2023

Happy new year and thanks to new and long-time CHF Canada members!

We extend a warm welcome to new and returning members and associates who joined CHF Canada in 2022. We are also grateful for the continued support of our many long-term &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/happy-new-year-and-thanks-to-new-and-long-time-chf-canada-members/">Continued</a>

CHF Canada

December 15, 2022

Management Scholarships benefit managers like Davin and Jen – and their co-ops

Increased confidence, better decision-making, and an enhanced understanding of financing options don’t hurt when you’re trying to run a co-op. 2021 CHF Canada Management Scholarships helped Davin Thornborrow and Jen &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/management-scholarships-benefit-managers-like-davin-and-jen-and-their-co-ops/">Continued</a>

CHF Canada Education Scholarships

December 15, 2022

Eligible co-op members can apply for one-time top-up to Canada Housing Benefit

The Government of Canada has announced a one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit providing a tax-free payment of $500 to applicants with an adjusted net income below $35,000 for &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/eligible-co-op-members-can-apply-for-one-time-top-up-to-canada-housing-benefit/">Continued</a>

Affordable Housing CHF Canada

December 15, 2022

Happy holidays from CHF Canada!

For everything you’ve done this year to help your co-op community, we thank you! Our offices will be closed starting Wednesday, December 21, and will reopen Tuesday, January 3. We &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/happy-holidays-from-chf-canada-2/">Continued</a>

CHF Canada Holidays

December 15, 2022

Happy holidays from CHF Canada!

For everything you’ve done this year to help your co-op community, we thank you! Our offices will be closed starting Wednesday, December 21, and will reopen Tuesday, January 3. We &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/happy-holidays-from-chf-canada-4/">Continued</a>

CHF Canada Holidays

November 29, 2022

Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act – Opportunities and Concerns for Affordable Housing in Ontario

Yesterday, Ontario passed Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The Bill makes many significant changes to various provincial laws including the Development Charges Act, the Municipal Act, the &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/bill-23-more-homes-built-faster-act-opportunities-and-concerns-for-affordable-housing-in-ontario/">Continued</a>