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Winning with the Rapid Housing Initiative
COVID-19 has exposed the desperate need for more affordable housing. As part of the National Housing Strategy (NHS)...
The Agency’s Management Services Agreement stands up during the pandemic
The Agency never imagined a pandemic when it drew up its model Management Services Agreement. We developed it for co-ops...
All in This Together at Abiwin Co-operative
As the pandemic moved into high gear in Canada, businesses were closing and employees were sent home; a new normal was...
Chadwick Towers Prepays its Mortgage
In 2018 CMHC made an offer to a particular group of clients, which the Agency encouraged them to accept. For a limited...
Guiding the end of your operating agreement
The Agency has developed a new information source that can guide your co-op as you navigate to the end of your CMHC...
A Thank-You We Are Proud To Share
Over the past 15 years, the Agency has worked with a number of co-operatives facing serious and complex financial...
Property Management During a Global Pandemic
We spoke to two property management companies on either side of the country to find out how they have adjusted their...
FCM: Sustainable Affordable Housing Fund
On May 15, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launched a $300 million fund to support sustainable...
2020 Utility Allowances
CMHC has provided the Agency with the 2020 utility allowances.
FCHI-2 Update: First Program Agreements E-mailed
FCHI-2 is the new rental-assistance program for federally administered co-ops and non-profits, announced as part of the...
More Time to Apply for Your CHF Canada Green Co-op Microgrant
Does your co-op have a small green project in mind? This is your moment. Apply now and take advantage of the deadline...
CMHC Extends Financial Assistance to August 2020
The Agency sent the notice below to all its clients on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Circumstances in Canada are changing...
Protecting Your Co-op during COVID-19
The Agency sent the notice below to all its clients on Thursday, March 26, 2020.
While this new reality lasts, your co...
Agency Response to COVID-19
The Agency is taking steps to keep our staff and clients safe and to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus...
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Capital Plans and Contributions
Comparing 2007 and 2020, we saw the median annual contributions per unit almost triple ($1,026 per unit to $3,052).