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2005 Canadian Housing Observer
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. Established as a government-owned corporation in 1946 to address Canada’s post-war housing shortage, the agency has grown into a major national institution. CMHC is Canada’s premier provider of mortgage loan insurance, mortgage-backed securities, housing policy and programs, and housing research.








In This Section:

  • History
    A historical overview of CMHC's creation and evolution.
  • What We Do
    CMHC works to enhance Canada's housing
    finance options, assist Canadians who cannot afford housing in the private market, improve building standards and housing construction, and provide policymakers with the information and analysis they need to sustain a vibrant housing market in Canada.
  • Minister and Directors
    Information on the current Minister and CMHC's Board of Directors.

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