Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced measures to give Canadians greater access to more affordable housing, including the doubling of current funding under the Investment in Affordable Housing initiative, supporting affordable housing for seniors, increasing housing options for victims of family violence, and addressing repairs and improving energy and water efficiency … Read more

On behalf of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.), along with Jennifer Campeau, Saskatchewan Minister of Central Services and Saskatoon Mayor Donald Atchison announced the official opening of a new affordable housing complex. The Federal and Provincial Governments, through CMHC and SHC, are jointly contributing $2.4 million … Read more

The trend measure of housing starts in Canada was 191,000 units in May compared to 194,950 in April, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts. The full release is available online. Housing starts in New Brunswick’s … Read more

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its annual Mortgage Consumer Survey. 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. Additional findings are available in the complete Mortgage Consumer Survey. Call 613-740-4513.

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are celebrating the groundbreaking of a project to provide new affordable housing options for seniors in Rimbey. The 63-unit Parkland Manor is near the end of its service life and will be replaced by a new 80-unit lodge. The Governments of Canada and Alberta contributed more than $11.1 million … Read more

Young families and singles will soon have better access to affordable rental housing in Downtown Squamish, as construction is underway on Centrepoint, a new mixed-use building providing 32 affordable housing units. The Governments of Canada and B.C provided a combined investment of $2.8 million for the project through the Canada-B.C. Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing. … Read more

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its first quarter financial results as well as supplemental data on the Corporation’s Mortgage Loan Insurance, Securitization, and Covered Bonds business activities. CMHC’s mortgage loan insurance and securitization guarantee programs facilitate access to mortgage financing and contribute to the stability of the financial system. These programs operate on … Read more

On behalf of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) along with Alberta MLA Muhammad Fiaz and Edmund Bellegarde, Silver Sage Holdings Ltd. Board Chair, announced a joint contribution of $1.3 million towards the construction of a 14-unit housing project for families with complex needs. The … Read more

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) second quarter Housing Market Outlook (HMO), Canada Edition highlights important regional differences in housing activity. Housing starts at the national level are expected to slow in 2016 and 2017, while MLS® sales will reflect renewed economic growth in 2016 before falling back slightly in 2017. More information is available … Read more

As the state of emergency in Fort McMurray continues, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is monitoring the situation closely and will work with its partners to support those affected by the devastating forest fires. Specific information as to what properties have been damaged is still very limited but CMHC is working to better understand … Read more