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September 11, 2024
Media
New Partnership Expands Housing Choice for those with Developmental Disabilities
Adults with developmental disabilities will have access to an expanded range of housing options, thanks to a new partnership between the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC, Community Living BC and … Continued
June 28, 2024
Media
VIDEO: How Co-op Housing is Addressing our Affordability Crisis
At the recent British Columbia Co-operative Association's (BCCA) 2024 Annual General Meeting, BCCA Co-Executive Director Elvezio Del Bianco interviewed co-op members to learn about the incredible work they are doing in their communities.
In this interview, Elvy talks with CHF BC's Thom Armstrong to discuss how co-operative housing provides solutions for the housing crisis.
June 11, 2024
Media
The Missing Piece: New Federal Funding Makes a Real Difference
Last week, the Canadian federal government announced the $1.5 billion Co-operative Development Program. This is the first major federal investment in co-op housing in over 30 years.
Our CEO, Thom Armstrong, discussed the significance of this historic funding in recent media appearances, highlighting its impact on co-op housing in B.C.
June 6, 2024
Media
CHF BC Welcomes Launch of New Co-operative Housing Development Program
This Co-operative Housing Development Program is the first significant federal investment in co-op housing in over 30 years. CHF BC is delighted to see the program—promised in the 2022 federal budget—finally come to fruition.
It includes $500 million in contributions and $1 billion in loans to build housing co-ops across Canada. We are particularly excited that Indigenous-led housing co-ops will be eligible for program funding.
May 8, 2024
News
CLT’s Commitment to Affordable Passive House Communities in BC
Discover how Community Land Trust (CLT) is revolutionizing affordable housing in BC through their commitment to building passive house communities.
May 1, 2024
Media
In the News: Vancouver’s Urgent Need for Non-Profit Housing
A recent opinion article in the Vancouver Sun by Nancy Hannum highlights the critical need for non-profit housing in Vancouver.
The op‑ed argues that in Metro Vancouver at least 70 per cent of all new rental supply built over the next 20 years must be non-market, including housing co-ops. This is crucial to alleviate the ongoing housing crisis.
April 16, 2024
News
2024 Federal budget highlights urgency of the housing crisis
Today, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2024 federal budget, which largely focuses on the housing needs of renters and younger generations.
Many of the housing commitments outlined in the budget were announced as part of the federal government’s new housing plan, unveiled last week.
The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada strongly supports the government’s sharp focus on housing.
April 5, 2024
Media
Canada Rental Protection Fund Paves the Way to Housing Stability
B.C.'s housing sector celebrates the $1.5-billion Canada Rental Protection Fund,
The fund builds on the successful B.C. model, extending housing stability and affordability nationwide.
March 15, 2024
Media
A Dynamic Partnership Towards More Co-op Homes in Vancouver
On March 13, 2024, Thom Armstrong, CEO of the CHF BC and the CLT expressed support for Councillor Sarah-Kirby-Yung's motion regarding co-operative housing in Vancouver entitled “The Future of Co-op Housing—A Path to Delivering More Co-op Homes in Vancouver.”
