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We are continuously monitoring developments around COVID-19. For more details about how Canada is responding to the outbreak, please refer to Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses. The plan includes resources to help First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities prepare for, monitor and respond to the coronavirus. You can also sign up to get COVID-19 updates from the Government of Canada.

Our primary focus is the health and safety of our staff and ensuring the continuity of our operations. Here, you'll find the latest information and resources related to our response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Recent CMHC updates about COVID-19

Rental markets continue recovery from COVID-19 disruptions 
News Releases — February 18, 2022
2021 Mortgage Consumer Survey
Surveys — July 15, 2021
COVID-19: A growing divide in mortgage borrowing
Analytical Brief — June 29, 2021
Housing Market Outlook —2021
Reports — May 6, 2021
Pandemic Changes the Dynamics of the Gatineau Market 
Reports — April 22, 2021
COVID-19 Continues to Increase Housing Market Vulnerabilities 
Reports — March 25, 2021
Consumer Debt Deferrals by Lender Group 
Reports — March 23, 2021
How the Pandemic is Impacting Montréal Migration 
Reports — March 18, 2021
Home Sales and Prices in Major Markets During the Pandemic
Reports — February 25, 2021
Duration of Mortgage Deferrals
Mortgage Deferral Series — February 24, 2021
Deferred Mortgages by Borrower’s Employment Industry
Mortgage Deferral Series — January 26, 2021
CMHC Reviews Underwriting Criteria
News Releases — June 4, 2020
Housing Market Outlook — Spring 2020
Reports — May 27, 2020
Supporting Financial Stability During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Speeches — May 19, 2020
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses
Notices — April 29, 2020
CMHC Expands Insured Mortgage Purchase Program
News Releases — March 26, 2020
CMHC Temporarily Suspends Dividend Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
News Releases — March 26, 2020
CMHC Releases Additional Details on IMPP Purchase Offering
News Releases — March 20, 2020
A Message from our President to our Clients (COVID-19)
Notices — March 17, 2020
Update March 16 — Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Notices — March 16, 2020
Government of Canada Announces Further Measures to Support Continued Lending to Canadian Consumers and Businesses
News Releases — March 16, 2020
CMHC Statement — COVID-19
Notices — March 13, 2020
 

Resources for Commercial Landlords and Tenants

  • Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses

Resources for Homeowners

  • Dealing with Mortgage Payment Difficulties tip sheet
  • COVID-19: Understanding Mortgage Payment Deferral
  • I Can’t Pay my Mortgage, What are my Options?
  • COVID-19: What does the IMPP Emergency Measure do?

Resources for Renters

  • COVID-19: Eviction Bans and Suspensions to Support Renters

Resources for Indigenous and Northern Housing Clients

  • COVID-19: Loan Payment Deferrals for Indigenous Clients

Resources for Lenders and Issuers

  • Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (IMPP)

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National Housing Strategy initiatives impacted by COVID-19

  • 2020 National Housing conference (Postponed)
  • Federal Community Housing Initiative (Delayed)
  • BC Expert Panel on Housing Supply & Affordability (Deadline for consultations extended)

CMHC led events, initiatives and reporting impacted by COVID-19

  • ‘Just’ Renting: Rethinking Rental in the 21st Century (Postponed)
  • News Releases and Reports Calendar (Schedule Revised)

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Date Published: February 25, 2021

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