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.
Housing co-ops are one of Canada’s most successful affordable housing models. Federal rental assistance allows co-ops to provide deeply affordable homes to those that need it, while keeping the co-op building(s) in good shape and financially sustainable.
Renewing rental assistance will safeguard thousands of homes and strengthen mixed-income communities across Canada.
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.
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.
1:15 – 2:30 pm EST
Topic: Workplace Culture and Nonviolent Communication
Co-op staff and managers are invited to participate in our monthly Sharing Circles! A virtual discussion series with your colleagues, as well as subject matter experts, and CHF Canada staff. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from sector experts on topics relevant to co-op staff and management, to discuss their learnings and exchange ideas in an open discussion forum, as well as in smaller breakout groups.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Participants must be either housing co-op staff or managers.
6:00-7:00PM EST
New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call! This live webinar is designed to help you get the most of your CHF Canada membership. You’ll learn about member benefits, service offerings, events, and more. Participants also have the chance to exchange ideas in an open discussion forum and network with other members.
Though this call is geared towards new members, all are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of your membership benefits, ask questions and to hear from members of our co-op housing community.
These are free events, hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required.
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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.
