News & Media

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

September 6, 2017

Nova Scotia deal protects low-income co-op households

CHF Canada is pleased to announce its collaboration with Housing Nova Scotia in delivering a new, temporary rent supplement program to co-ops with expiring operating agreements in Nova Scotia. The &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/nova-scotia-deal-protects-low-income-co-op-households/">Continued</a>

Advocacy Affordable Housing Nova Scotia

September 5, 2017

Sarcee Meadows’ Women’s Circle cultural event a major success

Sarcee Meadows Housing Co-operative’s Women’s Circle capped off a year of recognition and awards with a cultural event that drew a lot of attention and attendance, including Calgary Mayor Naheed &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/sarcee-meadows-womens-circle-cultural-event-a-major-success/">Continued</a>

Calgary Diversity Inclusion

August 24, 2017

CHF Canada welcomes more funding for social housing retrofits

Housing Minister Peter Milczyn announced more funding for social housing retrofits. Over the next five years, using proceeds from the province’s carbon market, the province will provide up to $657 &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/chf-canada-welcomes-more-funding-for-social-housing-retrofits/">Continued</a>

Advocacy Sustainability

August 24, 2017

Help shape the future of the co-op housing movement!

CHF Canada and Regional Federations across Canada need your help. We&#8217;re looking for young, fresh new voices to drive our movement forward and help to refine a Vision for our &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/help-shape-the-future-of-the-co-op-housing-movement/">Continued</a>

Vision

August 24, 2017

CHF Canada welcomes more funding for Ontario social housing retrofits

August 24, 2017 (Ontario) – Today, CHF Canada supported Minister of Housing Peter Milczyn’s announcement that Ontario is investing $200 million to retrofit social housing apartment buildings to reduce our &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/chf-canada-welcomes-more-funding-for-ontario-social-housing-retrofits/">Continued</a>

Ontario

August 4, 2017

$7.1 million in refinancing loans approved for three more co-ops

Exciting and long-awaited changes are coming to 232 co-op households throughout Ontario after three more co-ops were approved for loans this summer through CHF Canada’s Refinancing Program. These three loans &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/7-1-million-in-refinancing-loans-approved-for-three-more-co-ops/">Continued</a>

Asset Management Plan Refinancing