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2017 Annual Report
Ontario Gas Companies Offer Energy-Saving Programs
We may be in the depths of winter, but we can still save energy while staying warm. Enbridge Gas and Union Gas have announced several free Ontario-wide programs that will help qualified co-ops and their members save money and energy this winter.
Enbridge Gas
Enbridge Gas has a no-fuss application
National Housing Co-Investment Fund Criteria
In July 2018, we reported on CMHC’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund as an opportunity for Agency clients. Interest in this loan and grant program is growing; to date Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has received in excess of 200 applications since April. In response to feedback
Co-ops’ contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
It’s no surprise that co-operatives are a natural fit for sustainable development, and a major contributor to it. After all, co-ops are active in many different global industries, including finance, housing, agriculture and energy, to name a few. Governed by seven guiding principles, co-operatives
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You Told Us about Our Service: The Highlights
How does your co-op really feel about the Agency? Inquiring minds want to know. Every few years the Agency reaches out to all our clients to touch base with you about our service—and our services. To make sure you can be frank with us, we hire a professional research firm that treats your individual
You Told Us about Our Service: The Reports
We are always glad to help when a client needs something, but our risk-based approach means that we spend less time with co-ops that are doing well. However, our annual package of reports is one service that goes to all clients.
Our 2018 Client Satisfaction Survey asked you to rank our reports from
For a Greener Planet
Is your co-op planning a small, sustainable project to save money and help the environment? The Co‑operative Housing Federation of Canada’s Greener Co-op Migrogrants program provides co-ops with grants of up to $4,000 for environmental projects. Simple changes can often have a great impact in
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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.