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The Housing Observer

Timely updates on Canada's housing conditions and trends

June 17, 2021

Sustainable Mortgage Bonds

Learn more about Sustainable Mortgage Bonds.
June 2, 2021

Secondary units in Ontario

Our estimates for the most populated municipalities and what contributes to regional disparities.
May 31, 2021

Renovating for Accessibility

Accessibility benefits everyone by enabling people to age in place independently.
May 31, 2021

Housing Research Awards 2021

Applications are open to tell us about your work.
May 31, 2021

It’s AccessAbility week, is your home ready?

Creating accessibility in your home often means renovations.
May 17, 2021

Thinking differently to achieve housing affordability for all

Steffan Jones, our Vice-President of Innovation, shares his vision of innovation for CMHC.
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