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2026 Atlantic Summit
Theme: Leading with Purpose, Thriving Together
Atlantic housing co-ops learning, leading and growing together
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Registration: 8:30 – 9:00 am
Four Points by Sheraton Moncton, 40 Lady Ada Boulevard, Moncton, NB E1G 0E3

Morning sessions 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Welcome & introductions
Get the day started with introductions, an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement, and key information on our full day summit.

Keynote speaker
Andre Zamore - Recharging the Changemakers

Designed specifically for the board members, sector partners, and staff carrying the heavy, vital load of operations and advocacy. This is a deeply restorative session focused on breaking the cycle of burnout, realigning with your ultimate "Why," and cultivating sustainable energy. Come ready to pause, breathe, and regain the vital strength needed to champion long-term change—without losing yourself in the process. Reclaiming your fire without burning out. 

Bringing it All Together: Leadership & the Future of Atlantic Housing Co-ops

Join housing co-op members, leaders, and staff from across Atlantic Canada for an interactive peer-learning session. Through guided conversations, participants will share experiences, explore challenges and opportunities, and exchange practical ideas for developing the next generation of co-op leaders. Leave with new connections, fresh perspectives, and actions to strengthen your co-op and community.

Networking lunch 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Afternoon workshops: 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Workshops: choose one workshop from a choice of three:

  1. Taking Your Co-op From “At Risk” to “Safe and Sound”
    Facilitators: Owen Carnahan
    Preventable damages to a building can be expensive to repair and can have a negative effect on the long-term sustainability of a co-op. What starts off as a minor problem, can soon escalate into a catastrophe.  Equip your co-op with the knowledge it needs to become aware of the common risks around their units to help it avoid costly and complicated insurance claims. Learn about the different kinds of insurance coverage, what risk management means for co-ops, how you can help make co-ops and members safer by identifying and fixing risks, and how the co-op can even save some money on insurance premiums. 

  2. Beyond "We've Always Done It This Way"
    Facilitators: Cathy Volans & Robyn MacCallum
    Effective governance requires more than following tradition. This workshop will help board members and leaders revisit the fundamentals of governance, clarify roles and responsibilities, and explore how boards can adapt to changing needs while staying true to co-operative principles. Participants will discuss common governance challenges and identify practical strategies for building stronger, more forward-thinking boards.
  3. One Co-op, Three Deals: Acquisition Lessons from PEI 
    Facilitators: Jess Misak & Marla Gagnier
    What does it really take for a co-op to buy a building? This session will provide an inside look at three real acquisitions by Island Unity Land Co-operative on PEI, one successful, one in progress, and one that fell through. From partnership structures with New Market Funds to surprise structural findings and condition dates that ran out of runway, hear what went well, what didn't, and what it taught everyone involved. Then put those lessons to work: your table gets a property story of its own to size up, and a few minutes to decide: acquire, negotiate, or walk away. 

Registration fees:


Registration type
 CHF Canada Members
 Non-members
Early bird by October 2
 Regular pricing from October 3
First participant
 $140
 $160
 $360
Additional participant/s from the same co-op
 $90
 $110
 $360
Young member (35 & under) FREE
After the first paid registration from your co-op
FREE
After the first paid registration from your co-op
$360

Discounts

Early bird registration discount: Register online before October 3, 2026 and save $20 on each registration fee.
Additional participant discount: Once you've registered one participant, you'll save $50 on each additional registration from your co-op.
Young member discount: Once you've registered one participant, each additional young member (under 35 years) is free.
Travel rebate for member co-ops: If you live more than 100km away from the event venue, we will provide a $100 travel rebate per co-op. If you would like to apply for a travel rebate, click here.

Keynote Speaker - André Zamore

André Zamore is a professional inspirational speaker, wellness coach, and the founder of A2Z (Anxious to Zen) Living, dedicated to helping high-impact individuals and businesses perform at their highest potential. With a unique multi-disciplinary background spanning kinesiology, business finance, breakdancing, acting, modelling, and bodybuilding. André is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and Health & Holistic Coach where he specializes in transforming daily stress into sustainable vitality. As the host of the ‘Is (Eyes) 2 Us’ podcast, he actively champions the mental clarity, physical mobility, and resilience required to bring deep community impact. His authentic, grounded approach empowers changemakers to conquer burnout, optimize their daily energy, and reconnect with their core purpose.

Facilitators & Hosts

Summit Facilitator: Allison Ferris
Allison Ferris is the Regional Manager, Atlantic for CHF Canada. She brings over 19 years’ experience to housing co-operative sector with extensive experience in governance, management, organizational growth and change management.

Workshop Facilitators:
Cathy Volans, Co-ordinator, Co-op & Planning Services, Atlantic, CHF Canada
Jaclyn Johnston, Program Manager, Co-op & Planning Services, Atlantic, CHF Canada
Jess Misak, Program Manager, Co-operative Housing Development, CHF Canada
Marla Gagnier, Program Manager, Co-operative Housing Development – Services, CHF Canada
Robyn MacCallum, Co-ordinator, Co-op & Planning Services, Atlantic, CHF Canada
Owen Carnahan, Co-ordinator, Insurance & Risk Management, CHF Canada

Scent-free Event

This is a scent-free event. Please do not use scented products like fragrances and perfumes, colognes, aftershaves, hand creams or hand sanitizers.

Guest Rooms at Four Points by Sheraton, Moncton

Group booking rate is 189.00 CAD per night. Last day to book is Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Book your group rate for CHF Canada Atlantic Summit

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made at least 3 days prior to the event, and a $20 cancellation fee will apply. No refund will be issued for cancellations received less than 3 days prior to the event.

Register

Questions:

Registration:
Coordinator, Education Program
education@chfcanada.coop


Event:
Robyn MacCallum
Co-ordinator, Co-op and Planning Services, Atlantic
rmaccallum@chfcanada.coop
Direct: 902-423-7119 ext. 804