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September 2007

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In this issue, you'll read:
Ontario Election 2007 - Co-ops Speak Up
Election Activities of Note
CHFT Fall Education Program
11th Annual Co-op Awards Night
Vote for Your Favourite Co-op Website
Upcoming Meetings and Events

Ontario Election 2007 - Co-ops Speak Up

On October 10 voters in Ontario will go to the polls to elect a new government. An election is a good time for co-op members to talk about the issues that are important to them. The co-op sector in Ontario has created an election campaign for co-ops. We are asking a new government in to do the following:

  • build more co-op housing
  • create new rent-geared-to-income subsidies
  • upload municipal co-ops

Members should ask candidates where they stand on these important issues when they come to you door. Attend all candidate's meetings and ask questions. Write or email the candidates in your riding to find out what they think.

Watch for materials in your co-op and get information about the campaign from CHF Ontario. Use the links to send an e-mail to candidates in your riding.

If you hear about an all-candidate's meeting or other election event in you riding please, let us know. We will encourage other co-op members to attend.

For more information contact:
Brian Eng
Government Relations and Communications Coordinator
416.465.8688 extension 216
brian@coophousing.com

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Election Activities of Note

A Day of Action Against Poverty
On Wednesday, September 26 there will be a march and rally at Queen's Park to challenge all parties to address issues about poverty in Ontario. This event is endorsed by over 70 community organizations, trade unions and health providers. For more information go to the Toronto Anti-Poverty website

Vote Out Poverty
On Monday, October 1 there will be an event at Massey Hall featuring Stephen Lewis as the keynote speaker, as well as entertainment from Susan Aglukark and Mary Walsh. Tickets are priced according to your wage. For more information go to the Vote Out Poverty website

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CHFT Fall Education Program

CHFT is offering its fall training program for co-op members.

We are pleased to be offering two new workshops that we think are very relevant for some of our member co-ops. Space is limited so make sure you register early.

  • When Your Community is Threatened is being offered because many co-ops do not know where to turn when a traumatic event happens in the co-op. Resources are available. Come and find out where to find them.
  • Using Your Capital Reserve Plan is being presented by the Social Housing Services Corporation. This workshop is for municipally administered co-ops.

Of course, we are also offering some of our most popular standard workshops. Register soon to attend workshops on good governance, filling units, understanding finances and being a good employer.

Member co-ops can take advantage of on-line registration

For more information about CHFT training programs contact
Mary Ann Hannant
416.465.8688, extension 208
maryann@coophousing.com

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11th Annual Co-op Awards Night

CHFT has been presenting awards to co-ops since 1997. The awards night is one of the "not to be missed" events of the co-op calendar. This year it will be held on Thursday, November 8, 7:00 PM at the Metro-Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto

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Vote for Your Favourite Co-op Website

Each year we ask co-op members to help us choose the best co-op website for an award. To vote for your favourite go the CHFT website

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Upcoming Meetings and Events

CHFT Diversity Committee
Thursday, September 20, 2007
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
OWN Housing Co-operative, 115 The Esplanade, Meeting Room

CHFT Awards Night
Thursday, November 08, 2007
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Metro Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor Street

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