Fredericton, June 11 – 13, 2026. Three days. 500 co-op leaders. Endless inspiration. Join co-op members and staff from across Canada for inspiring workshops, dynamic keynote sessions, lively social events, and our National Business Meeting. This is the place for exceptional networking—an opportunity to connect with leaders in Canada’s co-op housing sector.
We’re excited to open the doors wider to our Resource Centre, now accessible to everyone. This hub of educational tools is designed to support the people who make co-operative housing thrive, from members and board directors to staff and managers. Whether you’re looking to strengthen governance, build community, or navigate the day-to-day operations of a housing co-op, you’ll find practical, experience-based resources to help.
Protect affordable homes. Protect rental assistance now. Federal rental assistance allows co-ops to provide deeply affordable homes to those that need it, while keeping co-op buildings in good shape and financially sustainable.
Fredericton, June 11 – 13, 2026. Three days. 500 co-op leaders. Endless inspiration. Join co-op members and staff from across Canada for inspiring workshops, dynamic keynote sessions, lively social events, and our National Business Meeting. This is the place for exceptional networking—an opportunity to connect with leaders in Canada’s co-op housing sector.
We’re excited to open the doors wider to our Resource Centre, now accessible to everyone. This hub of educational tools is designed to support the people who make co-operative housing thrive, from members and board directors to staff and managers. Whether you’re looking to strengthen governance, build community, or navigate the day-to-day operations of a housing co-op, you’ll find practical, experience-based resources to help.
CHF Canada strengthens housing co-operatives nationwide by supporting over 900 member co-ops with expert guidance, practical resources, training, professional development, and national advocacy.
From insurance, risk management, asset management, financial and long term planning, CHF Canada has a range of programs to meet the growing needs of your co-op.
7:00-8:00 p.m. EST
Are you a young co-op member or staff person? Do you want to connect with other co-op members and staff across Canada and contribute your insights into the direction of Canada’s co-op housing movement? Join us for a virtual Young Member meet up! We’ll be discussing Young Member engagement in the co-op sector, opportunities for involvement, and more!
1:00-3:00PM EST
Join us for the third and final workshop in our National Spring Education series, taking place in February, March and April.
Understand how maintenance protects your co-op’s most valuable assets. Learn about preventative and routine repairs, clear maintenance policies, useful tools like calendars and work orders, and co-op and member responsibilities—including emergency access.
Facilitator: Cheryl Alsop, Education Consultant
Cheryl Alsop has over 15 years of maintenance coordination experience, from daily repairs to large retrofit projects. Cheryl is a regular workshop facilitator on maintenance topics for the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC and lived in a housing co-op for more than 10 years.
7:00-8:30 p.m. EST
Are you a CHF Canada member? Do you want to connect with other co-op members and staff across Canada for a fun night of networking and trivia? Join us for a virtual member social night where we’ll test your knowledge and make you rack your brains for 3 rounds of both co-op and fun trivia questions. Winners will receive prizes.
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Our advocacy continues, pushing for policies and investments that will unlock growth, strengthen communities, and ensure co-op living remains an option for generations to come.
Compass NS is a province-wide housing co-operative supporting both existing co-ops and new developments, ensuring long-term stability and growth for the sector.
