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The Agency never imagined a pandemic when it drew up its model Management Services Agreement. We developed it for co-ops to use when they hire a company to manage their property without the need to be on site. The goal was to set out clear expectations for both the co-op and the management company

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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

You’ve already followed us on Facebook and LinkedIn, so why not check us out on Twitter? The Agency is looking to connect with our clients and their members in yet another way. It takes just one click to stay up-to-date with co-op resources, success stories and sustainability ideas. You can follow

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

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

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

If we each make changes to our daily routines, we can collectively move towards a sustainable lifestyle. Simple adjustments like composting food scraps, taking a reusable cup with you for your daily coffee-on-the-run or planting a garden to grow your own herbs and tomatoes will reduce your carbon

Over the past 30 years, building standards and techniques have changed. So it’s not surprising that Shalom Community Housing Co-operative gained more than its members expected when it undertook major renovations.

Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Shalom is a 40-unit townhouse-style co-op arranged in