Across Canada, CLTs generally use similar legal frameworks to structure their organizations and manage land, even though land use and non‐profit legislation varies from one province to another. In Quebec, however, there are some unique legal frameworks that allow CLTs and other community‐owned real estate groups to use different models for ownership and long‐term stewardship.…
This practical guidebook provides information for Community Land Trusts at any stage from establishment to stewardship and operations. The guidebook walks through the five phases of the CLT Starter Kit supplemented by resources for each stage.
This guide breaks down the fundamentals of commercial (non-residential) leasing and explores how different leasing structures—like ground leases, third-party commercial leases, and operating leases—show up in CLT projects. Published in partnership with Miller Thomson LLP.
The Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts is hiring! Technical Assitance Manager (12-month term, renewable) If you’re a curious and collaborative professional passionate about community-owned and social-purpose real estate, this could be for you! We anticipate hiring two Managers, whose diverse skillsets with complement each other. Full opportunity Advocacy and Membership Manager (8-month term, renewable)…
The Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts (CNCLT), in partnership with Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT), is excited to release a new five-part guide series designed to support community land trusts across Canada as they plan, grow, and scale their impact. These guides are grounded in real-world experiences of PNLT staff and members, demonstrating how…