New report on Canadian family stability

Public policy think tank Cardus is scheduled to release a new report on family stability in Canada. Incorporating the latest 2016 Census family data, this report will be the most up-to-date look at family stability in Canada, identifying trends and placing them in a global context. Call 613.241.4500 x508.

Third 2016 Census of Population release: Families, households, marital status and language

Statistics Canada will turn the spotlight on Canadian families, their households, how they live, and the languages they speak. The Families, households and marital status release will provide data on the recent changes in Canadian households and families from a variety of perspectives at the national, provincial, territorial and sub-provincial levels. The Language release will examine the … Read more

CMHC to release annual Northern Housing Report

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will release its annual Northern Housing Report on its website. Focussing on Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit, the report offers analysis of economic conditions, rental and resale markets, new construction and affordability. The report will be posted online. Call (403) 515-3012.

PBO to post new report

The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Household Indebtedness and Financial Vulnerability – Recent Developments and Outlook. This report reviews recent developments in household finances and assesses prospects for financial vulnerability over the medium term based on PBO’s April 2017 Economic and Fiscal Outlook. Call 613-992-8026.

CMHC to release new reports based on credit reporting agency data

As part of an on-going effort to better understand factors influencing housing systems in Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will release a new product based on credit reporting agency data. Homeowners’ Debt at a Glance is a series of “quick-read” analyses of consumer credit data focused on homeowners, mortgage holders and potential homebuyers’ debt and … Read more

CMHC to release 2017 Mortgage Consumer Survey

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will release its annual Mortgage Consumer Survey. The MCS, the largest and most comprehensive survey of its kind, provides insights into the behaviours, attitudes and expectations of Canadians when acquiring, renewing or refinancing a mortgage. Call 13-748-2573.

Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report

The Parliamentary Budget Officer, Jean-Denis Fréchette, will post a new report entitled “The Cost of Canada’s Surface Combatants” on the website. The objective of this report is to provide a cost estimate of the Department of National Defence’s Canadian Surface Combatant program. The report will be posted online. Call 613-992-8026.

CMHC to release its 2017 Seniors’ Housing Reports

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will release its 2017 Seniors’ Housing Reports. This annual report provides a description and analysis of the seniors’ housing market in Canada, including vacancy rates and average monthly rents. Call 613-748-2734.