Tim Ross
Tim Ross, ICD.D, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, the national voice and platform for co-operative housing. He is widely recognized for advancing large-scale, non-market housing solutions and for shaping the policy and capital frameworks needed to deliver permanently affordable co-operative homes at scale.
Under his leadership, CHF Canada has secured significant reinvestment and funding to expand and sustain permanently affordable co-operative housing through aligned policy, capital, and sector capacity; all grounded in a commitment to housing as a fundamental human right.
He previously served as founding President of the Community Housing Transformation Centre and as an inaugural appointee to the National Housing Council. He currently serves on the boards of several social purpose companies, including Encasa Financial, Boann Social Impact, and Pavilion Co-operative Management.
CEO and Board of Directors
Donna Redmond Gates, ICD.D, is a strategic advisor to some of the region's top businesses and non-profits. She helped grow Bonfire Communications into one of New Brunswick's most respected marketing agencies. Bonfire was acquired in 2022, and she currently has her own Governance consulting practice.
Expanding Affordable Housing Together
Addressing Canada's housing challenges requires collaboration across sectors. CHAF brings together capital, expertise, and partnerships to advance affordable housing solutions.
