Agency for Co-operative Housing

06/17/2026

A useful update for anyone involved in a co-op's year-end reporting!

V43 of the Annual Information Return (AIR) is helping reduce hand-backs and streamline the reporting process, making it easier for teams to move through year-end with fewer delays and less rework.

Earlier this year, the Agency released updates to its web-based Annual Information Return (AIR). The changes improve the workflow for co-ops, auditors, and Agency staff.First off, audited financial statements, required as part of each co-op’s annual filings, will no longer travel by email. They ar...

06/17/2026

Strong governance is the backbone of every successful co‑op.

Explore practical tools, guides, and insights to help co-op boards and leadership thrive.

Explore key documents to help your co-op build strong, democratic, and transparent governance. These materials offer practical guidance for boards, members, and staff.

06/16/2026

Regularly reviewing your co-op's property management approach can help identify issues early, and ensure you’re getting the most value from your arrangements.

Even where things seem to be working well, a periodic check-in can uncover opportunities to improve efficiency and outcomes for residents.

This article outlines why an annual review makes sense and what to consider when doing one:

Many co-op boards only think of sharing feedback about their property management company when something goes wrong: a late financial report, a missed deadline, a member complaint that was not handled well. By the time the conversation finally happens, it can feel awkward, defensive or rushed.There i...

06/15/2026

Looking back on three great days at the CHF Canada Annual Meeting in Fredericton last week.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, shared what is working in your co‑op, and asked the tough questions. The strength of this sector shows up in conversations like these.

Until next year in Hamilton!

06/15/2026

Conflict happens in every community, including housing co‑ops. Handling it well builds trust.

The Co-op Housing Federation of BC’s Centre for Co‑operative Learning is hosting a free info session today with Kate Fleming of Mediate BC on conflict resolution in co‑op and shared‑living settings.

Details:

Join mediator Kate Fleming for an exclusive live event to discover the power of mediation in conflict resolution in co-op and shared living settings.

06/12/2026

Resilient housing co‑ops do not wait for problems to surface.

The Agency's Annual Health Check helps boards spot risks early, plan for the long term, and make decisions backed by real data and sector‑specific benchmarks.

A short Q&A on how it works: https://www.agency.coop/resources/qa-annual-health-check

06/11/2026

The CHF Canada Annual Meeting is underway in Fredericton.

Three days of workshops, conversations, and the National Business Meeting, where members help shape the future of co‑op housing across the country.

If you are here, come say hello at the Agency’s booth!

06/09/2026

We’re packing our stethoscopes and heading to CHF Canada's AGM in Fredericton this week.

Swing by our booth for a friendly check up on your co op’s health and chat with us about our Annual Health Check service.

Curious already? Watch our Annual Health Check video to see what our reports reveal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gbKOmvEKng

See you in Fredericton!

06/05/2026

Today is World Environment Day.

Housing co‑ops have a real chance to lead on sustainability. Building envelope upgrades, heat pump retrofits, low‑flow fixtures, smarter waste sorting; every choice adds up to lower bills, healthier homes, and a smaller footprint.

A starting point for co‑ops that want to do more:

This world is the only one we have. Investing in sustainability will save your co-op money and protect future generations too. Check out ideas from the Agency, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada and others that will help reduce your co-op’s fo...

06/04/2026

The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association Housing Book Club meets next week on June 12! See what they'll be discussing:

Housing on the Hill 2020 takes place virtually on September 29. Meet with Members of Parliament to discuss issues of importance to the community housing sector.