Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.), along with Joanne Bernard, Nova Scotia minister of Community Services and minister responsible for Housing Nova Scotia, announced $8 million in additional funding for the Social Housing Assistance Repair Program in Dartmouth, N.S. The full … Read more

Housing starts in Quebec were trending at 32,131 units in December, compared to 32,491 units in November, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates of housing starts. “The lower pace of housing starts in December is observable in both single detached … Read more

The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with Silver Sage Holdings Ltd., announced the start of construction of a new rental housing development. The project will consist of 26 units located at what will be known as the Silver Sage Elder’s Lodge in Regina. The approximate total cost of the project is … Read more

The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with Stewart Property Holdings, announced the completion of renovations to extend the life of Pineland Apartments, located at 235 – 10th Street East in Prince Albert. Twenty-three tenants will enjoy improved housing quality as a result of the repairs, which included improvements to plumbing, heating, … Read more

Housing starts in Halifax, Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 2,456 units in November compared to 2,306 in October according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)1 of housing starts. Call 902-426-6815. Housing starts in the Vancouver Census … Read more

The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan, along with River Bank Development Corporation, celebrated the official opening of a new rental housing project that will provide safe, affordable accommodations for individuals with complex needs. The project consists of six one-bedroom units, one of which is barrier-free. The total cost of the project is … Read more

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced a combined investment of more than $68 million over five years to help more individuals and families access affordable housing and renovate their existing homes. The funding will be delivered through an extension to the Investment in Affordable Housing agreement, administered in this province through Newfoundland and … Read more

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) presented its annual Housing Outlook Conference to about 800 industry professionals. Under the theme “Targeting the essentials,” the speakers addressed the state of the real estate market across the province and in the Montreal census metropolitan area and also provided an overview of what will shape tomorrow’s market. “A gradual recovery in Quebec’s … Read more

Key insights and forecasts for Alberta’s housing markets will be shared by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation economists and market analysts at the 21st annual Housing Outlook Conference in Edmonton. CMHC experts will present to hundreds of housing industry experts on economic, demographic and other factors impacting Alberta’s major housing markets including Edmonton, Calgary, Grande … Read more

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation presented its annual Housing Outlook Conference to an audience of about 500 industry professionals. Under the theme “Targeting the essentials,” the speakers addressed the state of the real estate market across the province and in the Quebec census metropolitan area and also provided an overview of what will shape tomorrow’s market. Call 514-283-4327. Canada … Read more