2019 Utility Allowances for BC
3 April 2019
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has provided the Agency with the 2019 utility allowances for BC.
News
Ten Years of On-Time Filing
20 March 2019
We’ve seen great strides made over the years in the number of Agency clients that send us their annual filings on time...
Renovation Saves Energy: Shalom Community Housing Co-operative
19 March 2019
Over the past 30 years, building standards and techniques have changed. So it’s not surprising that Shalom Community...
Co-ops with Just One Elevator
18 March 2019
Big, expensive decisions lie ahead for housing co-ops with a single elevator that is starting to show its age. After 20...
Putting It into Practice: Living Sustainably
7 March 2019
If we each make changes to our daily routines, we can collectively move towards a sustainable lifestyle. Simple...
For a Greener Planet
7 March 2019
Is your co-op planning a small, sustainable project to save money and help the environment? The Co‑operative Housing...
You Told Us about Our Service: The Reports
21 February 2019
We are always glad to help when a client needs something, but our risk-based approach means that we spend less time with...
You Told Us about Our Service: The Highlights
21 February 2019
How does your co-op really feel about the Agency? Inquiring minds want to know. Every few years the Agency reaches out...
Co-ops’ contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
13 February 2019
It’s no surprise that co-operatives are a natural fit for sustainable development, and a major contributor to it. After...
National Housing Co-Investment Fund Criteria
8 February 2019
In July 2018, we reported on CMHC’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund as an opportunity for Agency clients. Interest...
Ontario Gas Companies Offer Energy-Saving Programs
5 February 2019
We may be in the depths of winter, but we can still save energy while staying warm. Enbridge Gas and Union Gas have...
New S61 Mortgage Prepayment Deadlines
20 December 2018
For a limited time, S61 co-ops can apply to pay out their high-interest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)...
The Conversation Continues on Social Media
14 November 2018
The Agency is exploring new and dynamic ways to keep you informed and interested. On November 14, we will dive into the...
CMHC’s Federal Community Housing Initiative survey
14 November 2018
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) invites all federally-administered housing providers to complete a survey...
Capital Reserve Balance
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.