News & Media

March 18, 2020

New CHF Canada staffer Owen Carnahan wants YOU to keep your co-op safe!

CHF Canada’s Risk Management program is supported by Owen Carnahan, who started with CHF Canada as Co-ordinator, Insurance and Risk Management in January. “The part of my role that I &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/new-chf-canada-staffer-owen-carnahan-wants-you-to-keep-your-co-op-safe/">Continued</a>

Risk Management

March 17, 2020

Housing Co-ops and COVID-19

This page provides you with updates on CHF Canada services and events due to COVID-19 as well as info on what housing co-ops can do to keep members safe, while &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/housing-co-ops-and-covid-19/">Continued</a>

Covid-19

March 12, 2020

Today the government announced legislation that will update Ontario’s Community Housing Sector

(Toronto, March 12, 2020) – Earlier today, the Honourable Steve Clark announced the Protecting Tenants and Community Housing Act, as part of the provincial governments Community Housing Renewal Strategy (CHRS). &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/today-the-government-announced-legislation-that-will-update-ontarios-community-housing-sector/">Continued</a>

March 4, 2020

#HumansOfCoopHousing: Jelena and her family love helping out

Jelena Holland and her two kids have lived at Ottawa’s Sandy Hill Co-op since 2010, and being active in their community is a big part of their lives. Here’s what &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/humansofcoophousing-jelena-and-her-family-love-helping-out/">Continued</a>

Humans Of Co-op Housing

February 24, 2020

We’re looking for a Local Planning Co-ordinator for our 2021 Annual Meeting in Ottawa!

CHF Canada 2021 Annual Meeting – Local Planning Co-ordinator (Term Position) Do you have ideas about how we can bring a local Ottawa flavour to our 2021 Annual Meeting? Are &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/were-looking-for-a-local-planning-co-ordinator-for-our-2021-annual-meeting-in-ottawa/">Continued</a>

February 20, 2020

We’re hiring a Program Manager, Asset Management Services

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) – where you belong. CHF Canada exists to inspire, represent, and serve its members in a united Canadian co‑operative housing movement. With &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/were-hiring-a-program-manager-asset-management-services/">Continued</a>

February 19, 2020

Nominate your staff for long-term service awards!

Ontario Council invites co-ops to nominate staff of Ontario housing co-ops and co-op management companies for its long-term service awards. These awards recognize that co-op staff are key stakeholders in &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/nominate-your-staff-for-long-term-service-awards/">Continued</a>

February 19, 2020

Introducing CHF Canada’s Young Member Network champions

Lindsey Reed and Cameron O’Hara are excited to be teaming up as CHF Canada’s first-ever Young Member Network co-champions. Formed in 2019 as a way to connect young co-operators with &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/introducing-chf-canadas-young-member-network-champions/">Continued</a>

February 18, 2020

Rental Assistance Program Update: CMHC announces extension to Federal Community Housing Initiative, Phase 1

CMHC recently shared the following update on the implementation of the Federal Community Housing Initiative, Phase 2 (FCHI-2): CMHC acknowledged that it requires more time to prepare for the implementation &hellip; <a href="https://chfcanada.coop/rental-assistance-program-update-cmhc-announces-extension-to-federal-community-housing-initiative-phase-1/">Continued</a>