2021 by the numbers

Highlighted results below are as at December 31, 2021

• $19 billion+

  committed under the National Housing Strategy since 2017.

• 19,100+

  new housing units committed under National Housing Co-Investment Fund.

• 91,800

  units repaired under the National Housing Co-Investment Fund.

• 3,300+

  units for women and/or women and their children (32%) under the Rapid Housing Initiative.

• 4,200+

  units for Indigenous Peoples (41%) under the Rapid Housing Initiative.

• 548

  projects creating over 10,200 permanent housing units under the Rapid Housing Initiative.

• 73,000+

  housing units were purchased across Canada with the help of our homeowner insurance products (over 17% insured in rural areas).

• $6 billion

  of Affordability Linked NHA MBS were issued by Approved Issuers in 2021.

• 18,500+

  rental units insured in 2021 (of 168 000) who were approved for Multi-Unit Flex units, which advances affordability.

Spotlight on our operations

In 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic persisted, people in Canada continued to rely heavily on the sanctuary of their homes. At CMHC, we aim to ensure that people in core housing need have equitable and reliable access to secure, affordable housing; that Canada has the number of homes and the mix of housing options to serve diverse needs; and that our housing system supports sustainability and stability.

 

Two-stage housing initiative helps build safer lives

Program supports Canada’s commitment to end violence against Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

 

Modular construction steps in to address Cree Nation’s housing gap

Innovative, energy-efficient building solution can create affordable homes quickly.

 

Martha Place offers a new start and a safe home for seniors and persons with disabilities

Opened in 2020, Martha’s Place is a step forward to help solve the demand for affordable units in Charlottetown.

 

Connecting people with programs

With CMHC support, a housing advocate who had experienced homelessness herself made an app that helps others.