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The Movement Grows
Beginning in 1973, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) actively supported the development of housing co‑operatives under various programs. The federal programs are often identified by the section of the National Housing Act under which they were funded.
Co-operative Housing In Canada
University students were Canada’s pioneers in meeting their need for housing through the co-operative model. In 1936, Campus Co-operative Residence at the University of Toronto began to offer affordable housing for students, who were expected to move out after graduation.
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A co-op member speaks at CHF Canada's annual meeting (2018).
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is responsible for federal co-operative housing programs and policies. The CMHC website offers research and advice on housing for Canadians. The Agency is pleased to provide services to CMHC
Province of BC Provides $2 Million to Assist Low-Income Co-op Households
Date
5 December 2016
Up to 300 low-income co-op households will benefit from the BC government’s $2 million in assistance to make their homes more affordable. This funding will bridge the shortfall resulting from expired federal operating agreements.
The provincial funding is intended to support co-ops whose federal
Revolutionizing Affordable Housing: CMHC’s New Affordable Rental Innovation Fund
Date
20 October 2016
The goal of the Affordable Rental Innovation Fund is to encourage new funding models and innovative building techniques in the rental housing sector. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is looking for unique ideas that will revolutionize the sector moving forward. In the process, the
Ontario Electricity Support Program
Date
1 January 2016
The Agency has learned about several Ontario programs that can help co-ops and their members save energy—and money. While your co-op will need to invest some money in order to benefit in some initiatives, these measures offer long-term value. If this idea interests your co-op, you may wish to check
Ontario Social Infrastructure Fund
Date
1 September 2016
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Chris Ballard, Ontario’s Minister of Housing recently announced measures that will provide Canadians with greater access to more affordable housing, support affordable housing for seniors, help
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Risk Trend
92% of Agency clients have a Strengthening or Stable risk trend. Proof of many good decisions.