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Diversity Scholarships Make a Difference
Date
3 February 2021
No argument—2020 has been a tough year for everyone. However, some of us have used the time to assess and reflect on our future. For you, this could mean continuing with your studies or going back to school after taking a break. If this possibility interests you, 2021 brings good news, provided you
A Regional Energy Coach: CHF Canada’s Brave New Idea
Date
15 July 2021
Introducing Irfaan Hasham, CHF Canada’s new Regional Energy Coach (REC)!
Many of CHF Canada’s member co-ops are looking to improve their energy efficiency. Now there’s expert help available. Irfaan can recommend building work that will help you save money on energy. He can also guide you towards a
Action Plan Basics
CMHC Preservation Fund Information Sheet
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Action Plan: Planning to Act! - Updated from 18 October 2021
Date
24 November 2021
“Failing to plan means planning to fail.” We’ve all heard someone say that. Planning is hard, important work, but it’s just got easier owing to some help from the Agency.
Timing
CMHC’s Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) requires co-ops to complete an Action Plan covering their next three years
Regional Energy Coaches Pilot Program
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
2020 Rent Supplement Portfolio Report
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Funding Your Co-op Could Qualify For
Date
25 January 2022
CMHC’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund hasn’t drawn great interest from Agency clients so far. In fact, it may be the most overlooked funding source in Canada for housing co-ops. We’re hoping to change that.
The fund supports building repair and renewal, as well as new construction, with
Who Does What?
Tip of the Month
Co-ops without Paid Managers
Since 2007, the percentage of co-ops without paid help is down by more than half to a mere 2% of Agency clients. Another 12% just have a lonely bookkeeper.