News & Media

November 13, 2017

Webinar recordings available

Members told us they find webinars a convenient way to receive updates and information throughout the year. We offered two in November. Their recordings are now available: Recording: Refinancing Webinar (50 &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/webinar-recordings-available/">Continued</a>

Insurance Refinancing Webinar

November 6, 2017

Hoy Creek Housing Co-op in BC to redevelop with Land Trust, adding hundreds of units

Members of Hoy Creek Housing Co-op in Coquitlam, BC have taken a big step toward a bright future for their co-op, in partnership with the Community Land Trust Foundation of &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/hoy-creek-housing-co-op-in-bc-to-redevelop-with-land-trust-adding-hundreds-of-units/">Continued</a>

Development

November 1, 2017

2018 Indices for Market Rent and Rent Increase Guidelines

Ontario co-ops can find updated resources for calculating rent increases and subsidies for 2018. The Ministry of Housing has released the 2018 Market Rent Index and Indices for Non-Profit Projects.  &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/2018-indices-for-market-rent-and-rent-increase-guidelines/">Continued</a>

Advocacy Affordable Housing

October 31, 2017

Request for Proposals: 2018 Vision Summit

Request for Proposals: 2018 Vision Summit February 23-24, 2018 – Toronto, ON The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) and our regional partner federations are seeking a qualified independent &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/request-for-proposals-2018-vision-summit/">Continued</a>

RFP

October 24, 2017

Member Survey: Help evaluate CHF Canada’s brand

We are approaching our 50th anniversary in 2018! This is a unique opportunity to analyze and refresh the CHF Canada ‘brand’. As we move towards this major milestone, we want &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/member-survey-help-evaluate-chf-canadas-brand/">Continued</a>

October 24, 2017

Protect Co-op Housing campaign continues with big push in Kitchener-Waterloo

CHF Canada’s government relations team continues to press our campaign forward to secure a solution for low-income co-op households whose government assistance is at risk. Staff and volunteers are continuing &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/protect-co-op-housing-campaign-continues-with-big-push-in-kitchener-waterloo/">Continued</a>

Advocacy Protect Co-op Housing

October 11, 2017

CHF Canada seeks workshop proposals for Annual Meeting in Victoria

CHF Canada is looking for workshop submissions for the 2018 Annual General Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia, happening June 6 to 9. Please find information about the Request for Proposals  here.  The &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/chf-canada-seeks-workshop-proposals-for-annual-meeting-in-victoria/">Continued</a>

AGM RFP

September 18, 2017

Inspired by co-op living, Domanique Grant blends art with advocacy

Domanique Grant has been busy. This fall, she’s bringing her infectious love of housing co-ops to a series of new projects: a video paying tribute to the past, present, and &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/inspired-by-co-op-living-domanique-grant-blends-art-with-advocacy/">Continued</a>

Profiles Young Members

September 17, 2017

Co-ops celebrate life of activist: Eleanor McDonald

Members of Hugh Garner Co-op in Toronto and co-op members and supporters across the country are grieving the loss earlier this year of Eleanor McDonald, a true champion of co-op &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/co-ops-celebrate-life-of-activist-eleanor-mcdonald/">Continued</a>

Profiles Toronto