News & Media

February 2, 2023

Co-ops observe Black History Month with resources and events including a webinar on February 16

Housing co-ops and their federations are actively observing February is Black History Month:  Many regional federations, such as the Co-operative Housing Federation of Eastern Ontario, have included statements on social &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/co-ops-observe-black-history-month-with-resources-and-events-including-a-webinar-on-february-16/">Continued</a>

February 2, 2023

NEW: Self-Assessment Tool for co-ops considering development

In support of our shared vision of Co-op Housing for All, our CHF Canada has created a new self-assessment tool as a resource for co-op members and managers considering adding new &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/new-self-assessment-tool-for-co-ops-considering-development/">Continued</a>

Development

January 24, 2023

January 28 consultation on the Saskatchewan Co-operative Act

You and your housing co-op are invited to participate in a conversation with the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association, CHF Canada and other housing co-ops about changes to the Saskatchewan Cooperative Act. &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/january-28-consultation-on-the-saskatchewan-co-operative-act/">Continued</a>

CHF Canada Webinar

January 23, 2023

Update for Toronto Members: How to Respond to Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax

A number of co-ops across Toronto have received Vacant Homes Tax Verifications forms from Toronto Revenue Services. The City has developed a simplified process for co-ops to respond to these &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/update-for-toronto-members-how-to-respond-to-torontos-vacant-home-tax/">Continued</a>

Toronto

January 16, 2023

New $500 million Rental Protection Fund announced in BC – to be managed by community housing organizations

Last week, British Columbia Premier David Eby announced the launch of a new $500-million fund that will help fund the purchase of residential buildings to secure long term affordability. The &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/new-500-million-rental-protection-fund-announced-in-bc-to-be-managed-by-community-housing-organizations/">Continued</a>

Affordable Housing Vancouver

January 12, 2023

Introducing two new CHF Canada staff

We’re happy to welcome Michelle Chapin and Jolene Cushman to CHF Canada’s team of dedicated staff.  They’ll be helping CHF Canada with human resources and communications respectively. Michelle Chapin Michelle &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/introducing-two-new-chf-canada-staff/">Continued</a>

CHF Canada

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