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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:

  • Corporate Reporting
    CMHC reports to Parliament and the public on its operations, including mortgage loan insurance, through its annual Corporate Plan Summary, its Annual Report and its Quarterly Financial Reports.
  • Corporate Governance
    Information on the current Minister, CMHC's Board of Directors and mandate of all the committees.
  • 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.
  • History
    A historical overview of CMHC's creation and evolution.
  • Doing Business with CMHC
    Find out how to sell goods and services to CMHC and get an overview of the primary elements of CMHC's branding program.
  • Completed Access to Information Requests
    Contains summaries of completed Access to Information requests processed by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
  • Information for Investment Professionals
    Information on CMHC's various investment vehicles.
Now available: 2011 Annual Report — A Solid Foundation for Generations
Now available: Quarterly Financial Report — September 30, 2011
2012 – 2016 Corporate Plan Summary sets out the Corporation's objectives and planned activities over the next five years.