The Relationship Manager as a Young Mentee
21 August 2019
Excellent client service is partly based on staff having the right attitude, but, in itself, a be-of-service orientation...
News
Update: Federal Community Housing Initiative
20 August 2019
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been working closely with key housing associations over the summer to...
A New Era for the Agency’s Board
15 July 2019
For the first time, starting in June 2019, the Agency’s Board of Directors will include two directors already serving on...
If Your Co-op is in Poor Shape, How Will You Know?
11 July 2019
The sun is setting on your co-op’s CMHC operating agreement. Did you know that, soon after, your co‑op will no longer...
Reporting and Supporting: The Rent Supplement Program
4 July 2019
In 2017, the Agency took on the responsibility of managing Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s Rent...
Your Plain-Language Financials: Needed More than Ever
12 June 2019
Do your members understand the co-op’s audited financial statements, even with the auditor’s best efforts at explaining...
Refreshing our Agency Reports
4 June 2019
The Agency is currently working on refreshing our four key reports for co-ops: the Risk Report, Compliance Report, Plain...
Calling all MURBs!
28 May 2019
There's still time to take part in NRCan’s national Survey of Energy Use for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs).
...Board Training Supports Good Governance
24 May 2019
Successful co-ops maintain their business, their buildings and the environment. Part of maintaining your co-op’s...
The End of ILM Operating Agreements
15 May 2019
For housing co-operatives with an Index-Linked Mortgage (ILM), the expiry of operating agreements is a complicated...
Community Housing Partnership to Deliver Transformative Housing Initiative
11 April 2019
A national partnership of housing organizations announced today that Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has...
Community Housing Transformation Centre seeks Executive Director
3 April 2019
Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada is searching for an experienced executive ready to take on the start-up of a...
2019 Utility Allowances for Alberta
3 April 2019
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has provided the Agency with the 2019 utility allowances for Alberta.
2019 Utility Allowances for Ontario
3 April 2019
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has provided the Agency with the 2019 utility allowances for Ontario.
2019 Utility Allowances for Prince Edward Island
3 April 2019
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has provided the Agency with the 2019 utility allowances for Prince...
Plans in Action
The average co-op with an approved capital replacement plan tucks away more than $3,600 per unit in reserves each year--triple the 2007 amount. Does their future hold better windows? New kitchens? Savings mean more choices.