CHF Canada

10/16/2026

As we wrap up a week celebrating how co-operatives Power the Economy, we're encouraged by the growing support for the co-op model across Canada. Seven in 10 Canadians want to see more co-operatives operating in their communities (source: https://abacusdata.ca/canadians-want-stability-co-ops-deliver-it/)

Across the country, housing co-ops are growing momentum, creating affordable homes, strengthening local economies, and building communities where people thrive.

At CHF Canada, we're proud to be part of this movement, advocating for the investments needed to build thousands of new co-op homes and expand access to housing that is affordable, community-driven, and built to last.

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10/15/2026

This , we’re celebrating the theme “Power the Economy” by recognizing the growing impact of housing co-operatives across Canada.

From coast to coast to coast, co-ops are creating homes, building stronger communities, and supporting local economies. We're witnessing a generational reinvestment in co-operative housing, and co-op communities are stepping forward with vision, leadership, and determination.

We are seeing real progress towards Co-op Housing for All, the vision underpinning CHF Canada’s new Strategic Plan:https://chfcanada.coop/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CHF-Canada-Strategic-Plan-2026-EN-FINAL.pdf

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

This we highlight Co-op Principle 6: Co-operation among co-operatives. We’re proud of our long-standing collaboration with fellow co-op Co-operators, who offer insurance products tailored to the needs of housing co-ops and their members. They also show their strong concern for community in the projects highlighted in their Co-operators Community Fund Report:

10/13/2026

This , we're proud to work alongside Desjardins to create opportunities for more co-operative housing across Canada.

As organizations rooted in co-operative values, we know that solving today's housing challenges requires collaboration across sectors to expand access to affordable housing.

In this video, Desjardins speaks with CHF Canada CEO Tim Ross about how the housing co-op model is part of the solution and why its future is so promising.

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, co-ops are everywhere you look, from the food on your table to the roof over your head. During , we’re celebrating the many ways co-ops support Canadians, whether it’s Gay Lea products, your local Co-op store, or co-op housing communities. One-third of Canadians belong to a co-op, and we’re grateful for the stability and strength co-ops bring to communities.

10/11/2026

Happy , Canada! Imagine having stable housing costs and a say in how your community operates. That's exactly why housing co-ops matter. More than 250,000 Canadians live in housing co-ops today. The co-op housing sector continues to grow, with new communities being developed across the country.

As Canada looks for solutions to the housing crisis, co-ops are helping build affordable, sustainable communities where people can thrive.

Read the new Power the Economy report or watch the video: https://canada.coop/en/power-the-economy-canadas-co-operative-advantage/

10/08/2026

2 weeks away! Meet the speakers for CHF Canada's final session in our Building Community Equity: Growth Conversation series, focused on emerging practices and opportunities in co-op housing growth for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Featuring:
- Sarah Jensen, CHF Canada Board of Directors
- Michaël Robichaud, QMUNITY
- Lee Campbell, CHF Canada Board of Directors and Rainbow Grove Co-op
- Roberta McRae, Abiwin Housing Co-op
- Dylan Robertson, Abiwin Housing Co-op

Learn more and register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_11Ea9XPzSMGMY4TSmBh2XA #/registration

10/07/2026

Pledged to vote for co-op housing? Now’s the time to make it count.

Advanced polls are open across Toronto until October 11, and voting is quick and easy. If you've pledged to support co-op housing, take the next step and cast your ballot early.

✅ Check your voter registration
✅ Find your voting location
✅ Learn what ID to bring
✅ Vote at an advanced poll between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Our homes, our communities, our future. Every vote matters.

🔗 Learn more about the Vote Co-op Housing campaign: votecoop.ca

10/06/2026

There’s still time to register for Human Relations for Property Managers starting October 9! This hybrid course is the best of both worlds: Take the weekly live online sessions with dynamic facilitator Janine MacDonald, and do the rest of the work at your own pace. Packed with useful information, this is a core course for the Co-op Housing Management Accreditation program.

Register today!

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