Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

• Federal government announces $12.5M in funding for seniors’ housing complex in Calgary

  "These units will be central, affordable, accessible and energy-efficient."

  Canada

  Apr 8
• 247 supportive, seniors’ housing units receive full federal funding as Edmonton mayor calls on province to step up

  The construction of more than 200 supportive and seniors' housing units at six sites across Edmonton is now fully funded and expected to be complete by this time next year.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Nova Scotia committee hears housing crisis isn’t just a Halifax issue

  Witnesses who appeared before the standing committee on natural resources and economic development were unanimous: affordable housing needs to be addressed across Nova Scotia.

  Politics

  Feb 25
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• Vernon, B.C., sees 1% vacancy rate as ‘rental crunch’ hits Okanagan

  City councillor and mortgage broker Kari Gares said the low vacancy rate is alarming but not surprising.

  Economy

  Feb 10
• Regina’s housing market becomes more vulnerable, Saskatoon remains stable: CMHC

  The change in Regina is partly due to overvaluation of properties given current economic circumstances in the city like people having less disposable income.

  Economy

  Dec 16, 2020
• Three non-profit housing groups in Halifax approved for Rapid Housing Initiative

  As many as 52 affordable units are expected to be created with the approval of three non-profit housing projects funded through the Rapid Housing Initiative.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2020
• Alberta records highest number of mortgage deferrals in the country

  Nearly one in five mortgages in Alberta was deferred, according to the most recent CMHC figures.

  Consumer

  Oct 12, 2020
• Canadians deferred $1B worth of mortgages each month amid coronavirus: CMHC

  Canada's housing agency is expecting an increase in mortgage delinquencies as deferral programs end this fall.

  Money

  Sep 10, 2020
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• Low interest rates, need for space amid pandemic created surge in home sales in Niagara: realtors

  One of Canada's largest real estate firms says the surge in home sales bumped up prices across Ontario, with a double-digit increase in the Niagara area.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
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• What do the new CMHC rules mean for homebuyers?

  The policy change will lower some homebuyers' purchasing power.

  Money

  Jun 5, 2020