Education & Events

CMHC Session – Program Overview

This webinar is brought to you in collaboration with MNPHA.

The webinar will cover the details of some of CMHC’s most popular and effective programs, including funding details, examples of successful projects and important key resources.

Join us as we explore financing options of our flagship programs, the Affordable Housing Fund, and the Apartment Construction Loan Program. We will also discuss how you can use Mortgage Loan Insurance – MLI Select to achieve your goals.

The info session will be followed by a Q & A session with a CMHC Subject Matter Expert to answer any questions you may have.

Demystifying CMHC Programs with Fairview Consulting

Discover how to navigate CMHC programs in this session, with an in-depth overview of Affordable Housing Programs, Co-op Housing Development Program, Seed Funding Program, MLI Select product, and key provincial and municipal initiatives, This session provides a detailed explanation of these programs, highlighting their intricate differences and how they support both new construction and renovation projects. Learn how to access these opportunities, understand their benefits, and simplify your path to housing success. Ideal for non-profit organizations, co-operatives, and private developers.

Media Training & Crisis Communication with Nicole Harris, Solv Communications

Elevate your communication skills with Nicole Harris, a true industry leader! 

Seasoned broadcast anchor and journalist Nicole Harris has tailored this transformative workshop for non-profit housing providers. 

With over 25 years of expertise in PR, reputation management, and strategic communications, Nicole is one of Canada’s leading experts in the field. She’s partnered with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and associations, advising on media strategies, crisis mitigation, and proactive storytelling. Her extensive experience as a broadcast journalist has shaped her ability to help clients earn trust through effective communication while delivering impactful messages. 
 
What You’ll Learn:
– Capture the headlines you want while telling your brand story! 
– Master on-the-spot messaging strategies! 
– Handle adversarial questions with confidence! 
– Recognize risks to your reputation and strategies to manage and mitigate them! 
– BONUS: includes: on-camera media interviews to practice skills learned 
  
Don’t leave your story to chance! Register today and save more when you attend both sessions!  

Manitoba’s Rent Supplement Program

This session is only for people working at non-profit housing organizations that access Manitoba’s Rent Supplement Program.

Manitoba Housing/Manitoba Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Portfolio Management team will present briefly on how the program is administered, review frequently asked questions from organizations accessing the program, then open it up to questions from attendees.

Understanding Hoarding for Housing Providers

In this session, Lindsay Bacala will examine the basics of hoarding disorder, placing particular emphasis on the primary risk factors that can trigger or worsen the condition. She will then outline foundational treatment approaches informed by attachment theory and cognitive-behavioral perspectives, demonstrating how these frameworks can guide intervention strategies. Furthermore, she will illustrate how a harm-reduction perspective can be effectively employed in the context of hoarding disorder, underscoring practical, incremental methods for symptom management.