Looking forward into the immediate future we will see the impact of the National Housing Strategy, co-ops in Vancouver on leased land, and most important for the long-term: growing our brand identity as a sector. Co-ops provide an attractive alternative to other, and more dominant, housing models. The number one question young people ask me is “how do I get into one?” However, too few ask “how do I start one?” Building more co-ops is good for the sector, and good for everyone. It can be done – look at the work we are already doing after years of stagnation.

In my personal, professional, and co-op life I have earned a reputation for critical thinking, trusted ethical approaches to solutions, driving social justice, speaking up for what is right and challenging the status quo.