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CHF Canada applauds signing of PEI bilateral housing agreement
On January 17, 2019, the federal government and the provincial government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) announced that they had signed a 10-year bilateral agreement to support affordable housing in PEI. The agreement represents a $15 million investment to support the construction and repair of affordable housing in PEI. The federal government is also working … Continue reading “CHF Canada applauds signing of PEI bilateral housing agreement”
Co-op housing prominent at CMHC National Housing Conference
As governments and other stakeholders work together to turn the National Housing Strategy into results, the remarkable success of Canada’s co-op housing model is top of mind. At the annual National Housing Conference hosted by CMHC in late November, there were a number of co-op specific sessions. One session called “The co-operative community housing model: Still … Continue reading “Co-op housing prominent at CMHC National Housing Conference”
New Brunswick: Vote on September 24 to put housing front and centre during the election!
New Brunswickers will head to the polls on September 24 for the province’s general election. The co-op housing movement’s strongest asset is people and it’s critically important that we speak out and get out the vote! During this provincial election, housing co-ops are asking for two things: Protect by continuing subsidies to low-income co-op members … Continue reading “New Brunswick: Vote on September 24 to put housing front and centre during the election!”
Summer of Bliss: UK expert explores Canada’s housing co-ops on cross-country tour
Housing co-ops in Canada are doing amazing things. With community land trusts, innovative funding models, housing geared to seniors and other groups with specific needs, and the many ways that co-ops support community and diversity, Canada’s co-ops are something we want to show off to the world! This spring and summer, Canada’s housing co-ops hosted … Continue reading “Summer of Bliss: UK expert explores Canada’s housing co-ops on cross-country tour”
Federal government launches Poverty Reduction Strategy
In Vancouver today, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos announced the release of the Government of Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. CHF Canada applauds the federal government’s consultation and strategic goal-setting to halve the incidence of poverty by 2030. The Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) builds off of work by the federal government and … Continue reading “Federal government launches Poverty Reduction Strategy”
Annual Meeting endorses Vision of “Co-op Housing for All”
More than 700 housing co-op members and supporters took part in CHF Canada’s 50th anniversary Annual Meeting in Victoria, BC from June 6 to 9, endorsing a vision framework for the future of Canada’s co-op housing movement and mobilizing $1 million in support of new development. At the AGM opening plenary on Friday June 8, … Continue reading “Annual Meeting endorses Vision of “Co-op Housing for All””
Canada’s housing co-ops meet in Victoria to celebrate 50 years, advocacy wins and new growth
VICTORIA, BC, June 6, 2018 /CNW/ – Over 700 housing co-op members and staff from across Canada are meeting this week in Victoria for the 50th Annual Meeting of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada). Participants will gather from June 6 to 9 at the Victoria Conference Centre to learn, network and celebrate the recent success of their four-year advocacy campaign to protect more than … Continue reading “Canada’s housing co-ops meet in Victoria to celebrate 50 years, advocacy wins and new growth”
Canada’s housing co-ops meet in Victoria to celebrate 50 years, advocacy wins and new growth
VICTORIA, BC, June 6, 2018 /CNW/ – Over 700 housing co-op members and staff from across Canada are meeting this week in Victoria for the 50th Annual Meeting of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada). Participants will gather from June 6 to 9 at the Victoria Conference Centre to learn, network and celebrate the recent success of their four-year advocacy campaign to protect more than … Continue reading “Canada’s housing co-ops meet in Victoria to celebrate 50 years, advocacy wins and new growth”
Housing Nova Scotia extends rent subsidies for housing co-ops for additional year
CHF Canada has successfully negotiated with Nova Scotia Housing to extend rent subsidies until the end of March, 2019. Pending a national strategy to address the end of rent subsidies as operating agreements end, different regions are finding different ways to extend subsidies temporarily. Section 95 cooperatives in Nova Scotia will benefit from this extension. … Continue reading “Housing Nova Scotia extends rent subsidies for housing co-ops for additional year”
Housing Nova Scotia extends rent subsidies for housing co-ops for additional year
CHF Canada has successfully negotiated with Nova Scotia Housing to extend rent subsidies until the end of March, 2019. Pending a national strategy to address the end of rent subsidies as operating agreements end, different regions are finding different ways to extend subsidies temporarily. Section 95 cooperatives in Nova Scotia will benefit from this extension. … Continue reading “Housing Nova Scotia extends rent subsidies for housing co-ops for additional year”