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Co-op Housing on the Rise

Co-op Housing on the RiseNovember 21

National Housing Day has us reflecting on the state of housing in Canada, and the...

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Housing co-operatives ready to partner with Build Canada Homes

Housing co-operatives ready to partner with Build Canada HomesNovember 04

Canada’s housing co-operatives welcomes the federal government’s continued focus on housing in Budget 2025. As Canadians...

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Compass Nova Scotia expands co-operative housing amid housing crisis

Compass Nova Scotia expands co-operative housing amid housing crisisOctober 24

Grand opening of Unity North Neighbourhood brings 57 new co-op homes to Halifax Halifax, NS...

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Housing co-ops reflect on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Housing co-ops reflect on National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 30

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour Survivors...

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Events

11Dec

4:00 – 5:30pm EST Topic: Celebration Event – for Staff and Managers Co-op staff and...

17Dec

6:00-7:00PM EST New CHF Canada members are invited to participate in our monthly Membership Call!...

Success Stories and Social Feed

Success Stories

Innovative. Diverse. Democratic.
Find out why 250,000 people in Canada call housing co-ops home.

  • Stanley Knowles Co-op
    Stanley Knowles Co-op
    Toronto seniors enjoy a diverse community
    Flanked by condo towers in the dynamic Yonge-Eglinton neighborhood of Toronto, the co-op’s 103 units are home to a diverse community, 2/3 of whom are seniors.
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  • Fraserview Co-op
    Fraserview Co-op
    Beautiful new riverside co-op helps address Vancouver’s housing crunch.
    Developed in partnership with the City, this innovative project will provide affordable community housing desperately needed in a region with sky-high rents and real estate.
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  • Sundance Housing Co-op
    Sundance Housing Co-op
    Dedicated to sustainable living
    After operating for more than 40 years, this Edmonton co-op has begun a deep energy retrofit project.
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  • Tamil Co-operative Homes
    Tamil Co-operative Homes
    Community Spirit
    Once a haven for Tamil refugees, today this co-op welcomes immigrants from many countries and is considered not just an affordable stop but a permanent home.
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  • Unified Saint John Housing Co-op
    Unified Saint John Housing Co-op
    Co-operation Among Co-ops – Mergers
    The biggest merger in Canadian co-op housing history began with the desire for a stronger voice, financial sustainability and more opportunities for engagement.
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  • Hugh Garner Housing Co-op
    Hugh Garner Housing Co-op
    Planning and Advocacy
    This forward-looking community engaged politicians, ministers and other decision-makers to the benefit of thousands of housing co-op members across the country.
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The latest groundbreaking of a new co-op development is the result of collaboration from governments, organizations, policymakers and developers responding to the current housing needs. Congratulations on a great start to Kennedy Green Co-op and its award-winning design.

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Today we’re celebrating real progress with 146 new co-op homes coming to Coquitlam, BC. @gregorrobertson Robertson announcing $76.3 in federal investment backed by the Co-operative Housing Development Program. Led by co-op sector leaders @chfbc & @CLTrust.

5 days ago

CHF Canada
We know homelessness ends with housing.Co-op housing is a proven solution that offers security, community and long-term affordability.We just need more of it.Thank you to MPP Aislinn Clancy for meeting with COCHF and CHF Canada so we can work together to build more co-op homes in Kitchener, and across Ontario. ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

CHF Canada
Thank you, MPP Ernie Hardeman for meeting with us this week to discuss ways to ensure Ontario’s co-op communities continue to thrive well into the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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