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June 27, 2024

CMHC’s 'Ask an Expert' discusses filtering

Aled ab Iorwerth and Bob Dugan discuss an approach addressing housing affordability.
Mathieu Laberge — Senior Vice-President, Housing Economics and Insights
May 16, 2024

Canada’s potential capacity for housing construction

Why housing production could nearly double the current annual pace.
March 27, 2024

A 2023 recap of new home construction trends in Canada

Discover highlights from our latest Housing Supply Report.
Kevin Hughes — Deputy Chief Economist
March 7, 2024

Exploring the diagnosis and remedy for housing affordability

Delve the challenges and remedies for a better housing supply chain.
January 31, 2024

CMHC’s 2024 Rental Market Report

Explore insights into Canada's rental market.
January 25, 2024

Exploring the 2023 housing market in Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit

Discover insights from our Northern Housing Report for an in-depth analysis of challenges and trends.

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