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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a federal Crown corporation and the foundation of Canada's housing system.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a federal Crown corporation and the foundation of Canada's housing system. It describes itself as Canada's trusted source for housing finance solutions and unbiased thought leadership, with a primary focus on market housing, home to 95% of Canadians, while also strengthening the federal government's non-market housing priorities. CMHC reports to the public and to Parliament, and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister for CMHC.

History

CMHC states that it is a federal Crown corporation and the foundation of Canada's housing system, and that for 80 years it has opened doors for Canadians, supporting a well-functioning, resilient and stable housing market in good times and bad and in every part of Canada. It reports to the public and to Parliament on all of its operations and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister for CMHC.

Products and positioning

Canada's trusted source for housing finance solutions and unbiased thought leadership; the foundation of Canada's housing system.

  • Housing finance solutions

    Financial tools that support access to home ownership, rental housing supply and provide lenders with reliable funding.

  • Housing expertise and market insights

    Independent data, research and market insights to drive the national conversation on housing.

  • Housing Design Catalogue

    Standardized designs to make homebuilding easier and faster.

Recent events

  • CMHC announces CEO succession[5]

    Reported:

    CMHC announced that CEO Evan Siddall would leave in April and senior vice-president Romy Bowers would succeed him, taking over on April 6.

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