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Q&A on CHAIS (Co-op Housing Agency Information System)
Making Sense of Your Dollars and Cents
When the Agency for Co-operative Housing was established in 2005, our mission was clear: help federally funded housing co-ops improve their operations.
And, as for most businesses, dollars and cents play a big role in that.
We needed a way to help co-op members better understand their co-op’s
2024 Housing Co-op Performance Data Paints a Picture of a Strong Sector
Two decades into the Agency’s oversight of federally administered housing co-ops, we’re proud to say that many are doing better than ever.
Our 2024 Biannual Portfolio Performance Review shows housing co-ops that are well-managed, financially stable and more resilient.
And, even better, we are seeing
Our Governance
Our board and committees
The Agency’s Board of Directors sees to the fulfilment of the Agency’s mandate and the terms of its contract with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Directors are recruited from the major geographic regions where the Agency has clients. Appointed by the board of
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Safe Housing: Cyber Security for Boards and Staff
Ransomware Protection Checklist
Tips for Staying Safe Online
Co-operators Helping Co-operators
As the Agency for Co-operative Housing marks its 20th anniversary this year, we’ve been reflecting on what makes us unique. At heart, we’ve never seen ourselves as just a service provider for government. Instead, we’re a community built by people who know co‑operative housing inside and out, and who
Tip of the Month
High-Risk Clients
Clients at High risk make up only 9.9% of the Agency’s portfolio, down from 16.3% in 2008. Proof that struggling co-ops can strengthen their operations.