Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, N.B.), along with local officials, announced twenty-three new affordable housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities were officially opened in Saint John, N.B. “We recognize how important it is for seniors and persons with disabilities to be able … Read more

Evan Siddall, president and CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation issued the following statement: “We at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation were saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Jim Flaherty served our country with dedication and was Canada’s third longest serving Finance Minister. During his tenure, he … Read more

Housing starts in Canada were trending at 184,476 units in March compared to 191,126 in February, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)(1) of housing starts. The full release is available online. Call 613-748-2799. Housing starts in Quebec’s urban centres were … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, N.B.), along with local officials, was in Saint John, N.B. to announce funding to assist with the repairs of twelve shelter units for pregnant or parenting young women who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, and who may be victims … Read more

Nova Scotians living in social housing developments throughout the province will benefit from improvements to their homes as a result of a nearly $4-million investment in property repairs and upgrades. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-8320.

On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orleans, Ont.), along with local officials announced the official opening of new affordable rental housing units for seniors living on low-income in Ottawa. Bruyère Village received $5.4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The construction of these new units … Read more

Housing starts in Canada were trending at 192,236 units in February compared to 191,513 in January, 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. More information is available online. Call 613-748-2799. Housing starts in New Brunswick were trending … Read more

The governments of Canada and Ontario joined the City of Toronto to celebrate the renovation of two rental housing buildings for low-income families, located at 2667 and 2677 Kipling Avenue. This funding comes as a result of the $481 million Investment in Affordable Housing 2011-2014 Agreement between the governments of Canada and Ontario. More information … Read more

Following the annual review of its insurance products and capital requirements, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) will increase its mortgage loan insurance premiums for homeowner and 1-4 unit rental properties effective May 1, 2014. The increase applies to mortgage loan insurance premiums for owner occupied, self-employed and 1-to-4 unit rental properties, including low-ratio refinance premiums. … Read more

Thanks to joint investments of more than $5.2 million by the governments of Canada and Quebec, 107 social housing units in Baie-Comeau, divided among 21 buildings, were rehabilitated. Passing through Baie-Comeau, Sylvain Gaudreault, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Societe d’habitation du Quebec (SHQ) marked … Read more