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The first year under the Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) has been a hard slog for housing co-ops. The program came...

If your co-op does business with Enbridge gas in Ontario, you’ll want to read this.

Enbridge Gas offers a program for...

“Failing to plan means planning to fail.” We’ve all heard someone say that. Planning is hard, important work, but it’s...

Every two years the Agency produces our Portfolio Performance Review, which goes to CMHC and is posted on our website in...

The co-op housing sector, which includes the Agency, has created many resources on building condition assessments and...

Introducing Irfaan Hasham, CHF Canada’s new Regional Energy Coach (REC)!

Many of CHF Canada’s member co-ops are looking...

Late last year the Agency swung into action at CMHC’s call. We were asked to get temporary rental assistance to co-ops...

CMHC has provided the Agency with the 2021 utility allowances. 

We are delighted to announce a few new leaders at the Agency for Co-operative Housing. They may be new leaders, but they...

Special one-time rental assistance is now available to housing co-operatives and non-profit housing providers whose...

No argument—2020 has been a tough year for everyone. However, some of us have used the time to assess and reflect on our...

Alexandra Wilson, the Agency’s founding Chief Executive Officer, will retire at the end of March. She ends a 47-year...

Maintenance costs are a big part of your co-op’s annual budget. Unlike with your mortgage, insurance and property taxes...

Take a look at our new infographic. 

COVID-19 has exposed the desperate need for more affordable housing. As part of the National Housing Strategy (NHS)...