Centre News

Groundwork: accelerating social purpose real estate projects
The Community Housing Transformation Centre partnered with the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto and United Way Greater Toronto to launch the Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) National Accelerator. […]

Rethinking how we live: Cohousing in rural Quebec
Rural communities in Quebec are facing growing challenges such as social isolation, a shortage of affordable housing and an aging population. In response, new forms of housing are emerging as […]

Guide the future of the Centre’s funding by sharing your story
Over the past five years, the Community Housing Transformation Centre has supported hundreds of projects that are reshaping the future of community housing in Canada. Now, as we look ahead, […]

2024–2025 Year in review: Unite, strengthen, transform
On June 23, the Centre held its annual general meeting, where the 2024–2025 Annual Report was presented. The year 2024–2025 marked a pivotal moment for the Centre. It was both […]

The crossroads: Not a choice. A plan.
Homelessness is no longer on the margins. It’s in every city, town, and rural region. Tent encampments. Overflowing shelters. Waitlists that stretch endlessly. Many community housing organizations feel helpless, unsupported, […]

Honouring Indigenous leadership: An ongoing commitment towards transformation
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples from coast to coast to coast. At the Centre, […]

A pilot project to expand community housing in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island (PEI), known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is now making strides with a pilot project aimed at expanding community housing. The province, in partnership […]

Canadians want to know more about community housing
A recent national survey conducted by Abacus Data for the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada reveals a powerful insight: Canadians are not only open to community housing, they want more […]

The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund update webinar
Are you working to improve housing conditions in Nunavut? The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund (NPF) is a grant program dedicated to supporting Nunavut community housing projects. Join us on Tuesday, May […]