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Q&A: Annual Information Return (AIR) For Housing Co-ops
This is a short guide to better understanding the Annual Information Return (AIR) for housing co-ops and the importance of filing on time.
Q&A: Annual Information Return (AIR) For Housing Co-ops
What is the Annual Information Return (AIR)?
The Annual Information Return is the online form your auditor files on your behalf with the Agency for Co-operative Housing. Several back-up documents accompany the filing:
- Your signed audited financial statements for thefinancial year
- The co-operative's
Keeping an eye out for fraud
Date
9 October 2024
It’s an unfortunate reality that fraud can happen in any organization, including housing co-ops. While instances of fraud are rare, prevention is key which is why financial auditors check and report on internal financial controls through the annual audit process.
Catching fraud early is vital, so we
In Arrears? Who, Me?
Date
15 October 2024
A director is in arrears when they owe their co-op money. Simple. Easy to understand.
In the old days (B.A.: Before the Agency), many co-ops saw things differently. Back then, a director who had signed a repayment agreement might not count as being in arrears. If they were keeping up with their
Thank you from Your Friends at the Agency
Date
1 November 2024
Your co-op’s needs and concerns, as we understand them, are at the core of the services and tools the Agency provides. We aren't perfect, and we recognize that our delays and technical issues have frustrated our busy co-operative clients.
We are deeply grateful to you for your patience and
Highlights of CMHC’s National Housing Conference
Date
6 January 2025
In March 2024, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation hosted a national housing conference on the theme “Unlocking Solutions Together,” which was attended by housing professionals from across the country, including the Agency’s CEO, Olga Tasci. CMHC has recently released a report entitled What We
A New Look for Federations and Management Company Snapshot Reports
Date
9 January 2025
It’s not just our co-op clients who benefit from performance data from the Agency. We also like to share aggregated data with our stakeholders and earlier this fall, we released an updated version of our one page Snapshot Reports.
For management companies and co-op housing federations, these reports
Aging in Place at Kensington Seniors Co-op, PEI
Date
28 January 2025
Does your housing co-op want members to age in place but isn’t sure what they’ll need? You can start with a simple upgrade, such as installing non-slip flooring at the entrance to your co‑op. Grab bars near toilets and showers are an easy fix, as are detachable shower heads with flexible hoses.
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Information sheet: Aging in place
The Agency for Co-operative Housing
Tip of the Month
Capital Reserve Balance
61% of Agency clients hold a capital reserve balance of at least $6,000 per unit. By almost doubling the amount from 2007, co-ops are nearly twice as ready to meet their future needs.