Celebrating the Successful Roll-Out of the Rental Assistance Calculator
The Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) has been a lifesaver for co-op households of low and modest income. As the expiry...
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...
There’s good news for co-ops who are looking to move forward on their path to sustainability and better energy...
The Agency’s director from the Prairies Region has now retired after serving three three-year terms. Ken McFarland will...
The Agency saw 2021 as a bridge year of transition from one reality to another. Once we’d made the crossing, 2022 looked...
It’s no secret that, like all things, buildings wear down over time and need to get fixed up. But undertaking major...
61% of Agency clients hold a capital reserve balance of at least $6,000 per unit. By almost doubling the amount from 2007, co-ops are nearly twice as ready to meet their future needs.