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Sustainability Survey Report
Date
28 September 2018
In November 2017, the Agency surveyed its co-op clients on their sustainable and environmental practices, capturing a snapshot of sustainable co-op housing practices in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Alberta and British Columbia. The survey touched on building condition assessments, water and energy
Directors in Arrears
CHF Canada
Getting Governance Right
CHF Canada
Getting Our Co-op Principles Right
CHF Canada
Efficient Comfort: Understanding Heat Pumps
Date
9 January 2024
In the face of climate change, our decisions on heating and cooling have never been more critical. The need for both comfort and energy efficiency in our homes during extreme temperatures has brought an ever-increasing spotlight on heat pump systems.
But despite all the attention, the details of
Model Environmental Sustainability Policy
CHF Canada
Update for Post-1991 ILM Co-ops in BC and Alberta
Date
14 March 2024
We are happy to share the news that CMHC has changed its position on surcharges for post-1991 ILM Co-ops in British Columbia and Alberta.
CMHC previously decided that co-ops in the program must continue to collect a surcharge if they have an operating agreement, even though their ILM mortgage has
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Infectious Arrears
In co-ops where board members are behind on their housing charges, the amount all members owe is almost four times higher than in co-ops where board members pay on time. This number speaks for itself.