CHF Canada

Spring is the season for growth and renewal — make it the season your co-op springs forward into sustainable energy use! Join us on April 28 in Ottawa to explore new opportunities for savings, sustainability, and long-term growth. Register today: surveymonkey.com/r/V3Y85NT

Did you know that online voting is currently open for electing regional candidates to CHF Canada’s Board of Directors? Member co-ops in B.C., Yukon, and Ontario have received credentials to participate. Voting closes April 21. Learn more at chfcanada.coop/elections2026

Renewing rental assistance will safeguard thousands of homes and strengthen mixed-income communities across Canada. We’ve made it easy to make an impact: ✉️ Write your MP 🏡 Bring a resolution to your co-op 🎤 Join our virtual rally 🔑 Take action: youholdthekey.ca

Without federal rental assistance, thousands of affordable homes are at risk. Call on the federal government to: 1. Renew rental assistance now 2. Ensure access to it in all provinces/territories 3. Make rental assistance permanent Join us today: youholdthekey.ca

Thousands of co‑op households rely on rental assistance to stay housed and keep co‑ops mixed‑income and affordable. We’re meeting with Ministers and MPs to share why renewing this support matters now more than ever. Together, we can protect strong, stable co-op communities.

There's still time to join us for Saturday's education webinar! Giving and receiving feedback in a community setting is an opportunity to explore using productive feedback and managing defensiveness. Register now at dub.sh/spring-webinar…

We’re meeting with MPs across Canada to share stories and the urgent need for long‑term rental assistance. Without it, many co-op households face displacement or financial strain. Thank you to the Ministers and MPs engaging with us to build a stronger, more affordable future.

Tenants Take Over: The Story of Caroline Co-op is a lesson in the power of collective action and the co-operative model coming together to protect homes. Watch the documentary here: youtu.be/seqVYkuudq0?si…

CHF Canada is pleased to see that the Government of New Brunswick has committed to investing $17 million in a new Community Housing Retention and Expansion Program. We are excited to watch this program unfold and see the possibilities that emerge from it: gnb.ca/en/news/n-b.20…

Do you want to learn more about whether modular co-operative housing development is feasible for your project? In this workshop, we'll explore fundamental tools to help guide your project, including a Modular Housing Design Guide and Toolkit. Register now: dub.sh/modular-housin…

Attention co-op housing managers: Grow your skills and your confidence with the Co-op Housing Management Accreditation (CHMA) program. Watch the video to see what managers get out of the quality training offered in the program. Click here to learn more: chfcanada.coop/accreditation/

Thank you to @HelenaJaczek for meeting with us and for your long-time support of co-op housing. Together, we can grow more co-ops that provide stable, affordable homes and strong communities for the future.

Think your skills and experience would be a good fit to join CHF Canada's Board of Directors? Listen to current board member Allison Chase describe her journey to getting involved. To learn more, visit our Elections webpage at events.myconferencesuite.com/chf_canada_ann…

As March 8 marks International Women’s Day, we’re recognizing the leadership, contributions, and impact of women and gender-diverse people across the co-op housing ecosystem. CHF Canada Board members April Ager-White and Cassia Kantrow reflect here: chfcanada.coop/international-…

Are you a student living in a co-op in Manitoba, Southwestern Ontario or the Atlantic provinces? Do you make a positive contribution to your co-op? You could qualify for a CHF Canada diversity scholarship! Learn more and apply: chfcanada.coop/about-us/award…

On this Employee Appreciation Day, we celebrate the dedicated staff who keep our co-ops strong, stable, and community focused. That’s why CHF Canada and @CSS_Pension have introduced a new program with flexible retirement options. Learn more: chfcanada.coop/employee-appre…

Join us to learn more about how co-operative developments have incorporated modular design and construction in their projects, including what worked and what to consider when building modular co-operative housing units. Register here: dub.sh/modular-housin…

Land co‑operatives offer a community‑driven way to protect land, support long‑term housing affordability, and strengthen co‑operative housing across the country. Watch the full video and learn more here: chfcanada.coop/build/co-opera…

Being recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2026 is an honour. But at CHF Canada, this recognition is about more than benefits and policies — it’s about purpose, people, and the power of co-operation. Learn more: reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-c…

Queens Neighbourhood Co-operative Housing is a new co-op housing project in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, made possible in part by @CMHC_ca and the Co-operative Housing Development Program, as well as broad community support. To learn more, read the case study: chfcanada.coop/wp-content/upl…