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Tornado in National Capital Region
On Friday September 21, 2018, the National Capital Region was struck by two tornadoes that touched down in Dunrobin and Southwest Ottawa, as well as in Gatineau, Quebec. The tornadoes and high winds left devastating damage to trees, powerlines, businesses and homes, leaving many citizens without
Building Envelope Systems
New Money from CMHC for Planning
Is your co-op thinking of completing a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) or a Capital Replacement Reserve Plan (CRP)? Now’s your chance.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has just announced the Preservation Fund, an offshoot of their Seed Funding program, which allows co-ops with
Have Your Say About the Agency’s Service
Calling all Agency clients! This is your opportunity to tell us where we need to do better — but there’s only one week left.
For the first time the Agency is reaching out to both boards and managers for answers to questions we ask every three years about client service. Great service is important
Test Cases for Radon
The Agency and the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada recently conducted a pilot project on radon gas. We tested for the presence of radon in three different housing co‑ops in different regions. Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally through the decay of uranium in rock, soil and
Training Sessions: CMHC's Rent Supplement Program
We invite all site staff, managers, and federation staff to attend one of two in-person training sessions or a webinar on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)'s rent supplement program. During these sessions, we will review some terms of the 2017 rent supplement agreement and answer your
The Conversation Continues on Social Media
Building Condition Assessment & Reserve Fund Study - Tips for Reviewing your Draft Report
Replacement Reserve Spending Form
Tip of the Month
Directors in Arrears
8% of Agency clients have board members in arrears. Good work, especially in a COVID year. In 2007, 28% reported director arrears.