Fifty Years at the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto
Long ago, I was preparing to interview for the job of co-op coordinator. I knew little about housing co-ops, except that...
Long ago, I was preparing to interview for the job of co-op coordinator. I knew little about housing co-ops, except that...
Do you ever wonder how your co-op is really doing? You know your buildings, your books and your members better than...
Co-op members serving on the board of directors have a big responsibility. They’ve been entrusted to make decisions, but...
As everything in our world becomes increasingly digital, and more business activities move online, the importance of...
The Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) has been a lifesaver for co-op households of low and modest income. As the expiry...
Business continuity planning is the process of developing strategies aimed at reducing the impact of a disruption to...
We are happy to share the news that CMHC has changed its position on surcharges for post-1991 ILM Co-ops in British...
Each year Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) produces rental-market reports for many parts of Canada. These...
Nowadays, co-op members tend to stay in their homes for decades. Some even claim, “I’m only leaving feet first!”
As a...
In the face of climate change, our decisions on heating and cooling have never been more critical. The need for both...
A capital replacement reserve plan is a crucial strategy for keeping your housing co-op in good repair over time. The...
Donna Charbonneau has been many things and seen many places during her years in the co-operative housing movement. She...
Treasurer Glenn Grignon of Sandy Hill Housing Co-op says the writing is on the wall.
Unlike most Ontario co-ops, which...
We’ve recently been reviewing the performance of our co-op housing portfolio over the years since CMHC entrusted us with...
As housing co-ops age, it’s no surprise that buildings wear down, wear out and need repairs and replacements.
But...
Comparing 2007 and 2020, we saw the median annual contributions per unit almost triple ($1,026 per unit to $3,052).