Resolution 3: Deepening Partnerships with Regional Federations for Impact

WE RESOLVE:

THAT CHF Canada work with Regional Co-operative Housing Federations through partnering and resource coordination to help realize the ongoing growth of co-operative housing across Canada, and ensure housing co-operatives are strong and empowered communities, as outlined in CHF Canada’s Strategic Plan.

OUR REASONS FOR THIS RESOLUTION ARE:

1. Many CHF Canada members are also members of Regional Co-operative Housing Federations, including in British Columbia, Alberta, several regions in Ontario, Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
2. CHF Canada works closely with Regional Co-operative Housing Federations to deliver complementary service offerings designed to address the needs and opportunities of housing co-operatives.
3. Our sector is facing many opportunities and challenges, and housing co-operatives across Canada are best served by deeper collaboration between the membership associations that represent and serve their interests.
4. CHF Canada’s has a new Strategic Plan for the 2026-2030 period, developed in consultation with a range of sector partners, including Regional Co-operative Housing Federations. Given the bold objectives of the Strategic Plan, now is a key moment for deeper collaboration and alignment with Regional Co-operative Housing Federations.
5. There are opportunities to collaborate more closely and share resources more effectively as a system of organizations that serve the co-operative housing membership. This may include the development of Memoranda of Co-operation, a review of the Shared Revenue Program, and coordinating roles and resources to increase collective impact.

WE THINK THAT THIS WILL COST:

There is no specific cost associated with this resolution. As partnering arrangements are updated, resourcing requirements will be overseen by regular budget planning and reporting.