At the 2009 CHF Canada annual meeting the delegates adopted a
set of common values for Canadian Housing Co-ops, "Our Movement our
values". Here's what the members agreed to.
The Values of Canada's Co-operative Housing Movement
Canada's non-profit housing co-operatives are dedicated to
developing strong housing communities that operate under the
control of the resident-members, for their mutual benefit on a
not-for-profit basis. As a movement we are united by a commitment
to uphold and promote these shared values:
- The international co-op principles guide the way we govern and
manage our housing co-ops.
- Continuing to operate our co-ops on a not-for-profit basis is
fundamental to our future and to our promise to those in need of
housing in Canada.
- Co-ops strive to house members with a mix of incomes.
- Housing co-ops treat their employees and other providers of
management services fairly and value the contribution they make to
their communities.
- Housing co-ops are inclusive communities and embrace diversity
by fostering a membership of differing backgrounds and
abilities.
- A commitment to environmental sustainability guides the
operating practices of housing co-ops.
- Co-ops aim to provide a high-quality living environment for
their members and do their best to respond to their changing
housing needs over time.
- The right of members to live in their co-op is protected as
long as they respect the by-laws/rules and policies that they have
together agreed will govern their housing.