Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada � Recent news

Ontario co-op eviction bill clears major hurdle

MAY 15 Bill 14, the Non-Profit Housing Co-operative Statute Amendment Act, 2013, cleared a major hurdle. Read more

First loan offered through CHF Canada Refinancing Partnership

APR 18 Mondragon Housing Co-op has successfully qualified for a refinancing offer from Alterna Savings credit union to buy out its CMHC mortgage and pay for important updates and renovations.

Call for Volunteers � Diversity Committee

APR 5 CHF Canada is seeking applicants interested in joining the Diversity Committee. The application deadline is May 24, 2013. For more information contact ddevlin@chfcanada.coop.

Online registration open for Calgary

MAR 8 Register for CHF Canada's 2013 Annual Meeting in Calgary, June 5 to 8. Check out workshop descriptions and register now.

CHF Canada proposes achievable solutions to reduce housing need and homelessness

MAR 1 CHF Canada media release

Finley clears path for more housing renewal with lending changes

JAN 29 Diane Finley, the Minister responsible for CMHC, has announced changes to lending programs that will allow Section 95 housing co-ops to pursue credit union financing for needed renovations and replacements. CHF Canada welcomed the announcement with a media release.