News

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)...

The Agency never imagined a pandemic when it drew up its model Management Services Agreement. We developed it for co-ops...

As the pandemic moved into high gear in Canada, businesses were closing and employees were sent home; a new normal was...

In 2018 CMHC made an offer to a particular group of clients, which the Agency encouraged them to accept. For a limited...

The Agency has developed a new information source that can guide your co-op as you navigate to the end of your CMHC...

Over the past 15 years, the Agency has worked with a number of co-operatives facing serious and complex financial...