The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada recently commissioned a study from Abacus Data showing that Canadians want more co-op housing in their communities:
Recent findings from Abacus Data show that 73% of Canadians say non-profit and co-op housing can help solve the housing crisis. The report highlights growing interest in non-profit and co-op housing as affordability challenges remain top of mind for Canadians. The survey is based on 6,000 Canadians, commissioned by CHF Canada, in partnership with Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, and the Canadian Real Estate Association.
While nearly 3 in 4 Canadians believe co-op and non-profit housing is a viable solution to the housing crisis, most don’t see enough co-op housing in their communities. 61% of Canadians think increasing its supply should be a top priority.