9 October 2024
Keeping an eye out for fraud
It’s an unfortunate reality that fraud can happen in any organization, including housing co-ops. While instances of...
News
13 August 2024
The Tortoise Wins: The Agency’s 2023 Annual Report
For our 2023 Annual Report, the Agency is reflecting on its roots. Aesop’s fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, resonates...
8 August 2024
Paying for Your Aging-in-Place Renovations
Is your co-op thinking about renovations that would help your members age in place? These changes may be considered...
10 July 2024
Fifty Years at the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto
Long ago, I was preparing to interview for the job of co-op coordinator. I knew little about housing co-ops, except that...
4 July 2024
A New HomeRun for Co-ops
Do you ever wonder how your co-op is really doing? You know your buildings, your books and your members better than...
21 May 2024
Make Better Decisions for your Housing Co-op with Data-Driven Reports
Co-op members serving on the board of directors have a big responsibility. They’ve been entrusted to make decisions, but...
14 May 2024
Tips for keeping your co-op cybersafe
As everything in our world becomes increasingly digital, and more business activities move online, the importance of...
15 April 2024
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...
20 March 2024
What is Business Continuity Planning?
Business continuity planning is the process of developing strategies aimed at reducing the impact of a disruption to...
14 March 2024
Update for Post-1991 ILM Co-ops in BC and Alberta
We are happy to share the news that CMHC has changed its position on surcharges for post-1991 ILM Co-ops in British...
5 March 2024
Overview of Rental Markets in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia
Each year Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) produces rental-market reports for many parts of Canada. These...
28 February 2024
Creatively Aging in Place
Nowadays, co-op members tend to stay in their homes for decades. Some even claim, “I’m only leaving feet first!”
As a...
9 January 2024
Efficient Comfort: Understanding Heat Pumps
In the face of climate change, our decisions on heating and cooling have never been more critical. The need for both...
20 December 2023
Stay in Shape: Your Capital Replacement Reserve Plan
A capital replacement reserve plan is a crucial strategy for keeping your housing co-op in good repair over time. The...
13 December 2023
Donna Charbonneau, Retiring Director, Operations
Donna Charbonneau has been many things and seen many places during her years in the co-operative housing movement. She...
Tip of the Month
Vacancy Loss
The number of Agency clients reporting vacancy losses of more than $250 per unit per year has fallen 50% since 2007. While vacancy rates are local, these numbers show good management.