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Vancouver City Councillor Sarah-Kirby-Yung is presenting a motion concerning co-operative housing titled The Future of Co-op Housing – A Path to Delivering More Co-op Homes in Vancouver.

Read on to view a video explainer about, learn about CHF BC’s perspective on, and see media coverage of the motion.

Watch this video to witness firsthand the impact of co-op housing and join the movement towards a future where everyone has access to secure and affordable homes.

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At our 2023 AGM on November 19, delegates passed an emergency resolution.

The resolution urges the THAT CHFBC urge the federal government and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities to launch the Co-op Housing Development Program without further delay.

Vancouver city council is considering a motion this week that proposes allowing non-market housing—including co-op—projects that are up to 12 storeys to go ahead without the need for rezoning.

Following the release of the federal budget there has been a flurry news coverage. Here is a selection of some of these articles… and more.

A return to dedicated federal investment designed to build and acquire co-op housing at scale, in partnership with the co-operative housing sector, will help meaningfully address the housing crisis.

The City of Vancouver’s new Housing Strategy promises “a bold, forward-thinking” approach to address Vancouver’s housing supply. And its vision includes more housing co-ops and co-op homes. The strategy is accompanied by a three-year action plan with 120 actions “to create more livable and affordable housing for Vancouver residents.” Council approved the new strategy at the end … Continued

Co-op members from around the Lower Mainland came together on Saturday, June 24 at Trout Lake in Vancouver for an afternoon of fun, good food, games, kids races, and prizes in the bright summer sun. Members shared a BBQ catered by Vera’s Burger Shack and enjoyed live musical entertainment by renowned performing artist Sibel Thrasher. The annual event … Continued

Update! On Tuesday, March 17, Thom Armstrong spoke again with Each For All’s host, Robin Puga, this time looking at co-op housing challenges and solutions.On Tuesday, February 17, CHF BC’s…