News & Media

February 24, 2021

#HumansOfCoopHousing: Flowers and other care initiatives at Brittany Lane Co-op

“Staying positive when life just sucks,” reads one of the notes that accompanied hanging flower baskets given to members at Brittany Lane Housing Co-operative (BLHC), a 58-unit co-op in Sherwood &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/humansofcoophousing-flowers-and-other-care-initiatives-at-brittany-lane-co-op/">Continued</a>

Humans Of Co-op Housing

February 17, 2021

Six resources on the global co-op movement

If you are interested in learning more about co-ops around the world, we’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started: Rooftops Canada: Rooftops Canada works with &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/six-resources-on-the-global-co-op-movement/">Continued</a>

February 16, 2021

CHF Canada supports changes to permanently allow electronic or telephonic meetings

In a submission to the Province of Ontario today, CHF Canada voiced strong support for changes to the Co-operative Corporations Act to permanently allow electronic or telephonic meetings for non-profit &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/chf-canada-supports-changes-to-permanently-allow-electronic-or-telephonic-meetings/">Continued</a>

Advocacy

February 12, 2021

Considering Professional Development? Apply for a CHF Canada Management Scholarship Deadline March 1st

Canada’s housing co-ops benefit from excellent, well-trained co-op managers and staff. If you’re considering pursuing post-secondary education to enhance your knowledge and skills, you should apply for a CHF Canada &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/considering-professional-development-apply-for-a-chf-canada-management-scholarship-deadline-march-1st/">Continued</a>

February 10, 2021

Save the Date: June 10-13 Virtual Annual Meeting

Planning is well underway for CHF Canada’s Virtual Annual Meeting, so mark your calendar for June 10-13, 2021. Our focus is on making this virtual conference inspiring, informative and fun! &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/save-the-date-june-10-13-virtual-annual-meeting/">Continued</a>

February 10, 2021

Federal budget public survey: help make the case for co-op housing

The Government of Canada is looking for your input on the next federal budget. These consultations are an important part of how the federal government constructs their budget priorities, and &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/federal-budget-public-survey-help-make-the-case-for-co-op-housing/">Continued</a>

February 10, 2021

February is Black History Month

This month, and year-round, we gratefully recognize the vital contributions that Black Canadians have made to Canada’s co-operative housing movement. Some of them are people whose names we know, and &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/february-is-black-history-month/">Continued</a>

Equity Inclusion

February 1, 2021

Temporary rental assistance for pre-April 2016 federal co-ops

CMHC has announced the immediate launch of temporary rental assistance for co-operatives, under federally-funded and administered programs ended prior to April 1, 2016. This funding will provide up to 12 months of rental &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/temporary-rental-assistance-for-pre-april-2016-federal-co-ops/">Continued</a>

FCHI FCHI-2

January 27, 2021

CHF Canada welcomes Dallas Alderson, Director, Public Affairs and Policy

CHF Canada is pleased to announce that Dallas Alderson has started in the role of Director, Public Affairs and Policy, as of January 18, 2021. Dallas’ face will be familiar &hellip; <a href="https://chf-ca.papercrane.ca/chf-canada-welcomes-dallas-alderson-director-public-affairs-and-policy/">Continued</a>

Profiles Staff