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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Rising to meet housing challenges of today & tomorrow. Français: @SCHL_ca| Terms of use: ow.ly/bZW530kT0H2

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CMHC @CMHC_ca Oct 16

Housing starts were almost flat in September, only registering a slight increase of 0.6%.

Units under construction were flat month-over-month, completions edged down 0.9% and approved permits waiting to start increased 1.1%.

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Housing starts flat in September

Housing starts trend +0.6%
Homes under construction: 371,617
Completions MoM: -0.9%
Permits Issued MoM: +1.1%

Housing construction levels need to increase to sustain recent improvements in housing affordability

CMHC @CMHC_ca Sep 16

Housing starts continued to trend downward slightly in August and we expect construction activity will slow in the coming months: cmhcschl.ca/1nK250ZO2vg.
#HousingStarts #CanadianHousing

Housing starts trend down 1.3% with 371,658 homes under construction, completions are down 11.2% and permits issued are up 0.7 month-over-month as of August 2026.
Text: Housing Stats Continue to Trend Slightly Down
While the current pace of housing starts is higher compared to recent years, we expect construction activity to moderate in the coming months.

CMHC @CMHC_ca Sep 8

More Canadians are choosing shorter-term and variable-rate mortgages. That means more frequent renewals and greater exposure to changing interest rates.

The trade-off? A resilient banking sector.

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Headline: Mortgage rates aren't the whole story.

More Canadians are choosing shorter-term mortgages, which means interest-rate changes can reach households sooner when it's time to renew.

Learn more.

A photo of a happy mother and child in their home.

CMHC @CMHC_ca Aug 18

Housing supply is built in stages. 🏗️

July housing starts were virtually flat month-over-month, while 373K homes remained under construction and completions increased 8.1%.

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#HousingStarts #CanadianHousing

Infographic titled “Canada’s Housing Pipeline Remains Active” (July 2026). Housing starts trend remained stable at approximately 0.5%, with 373,091 homes under construction. Completions increased 8.1% month over month and permits issued rose 3%. The graphic notes that while housing starts moderated in July, a substantial number of homes remain under construction and completions are increasing, indicating ongoing housing supply activity in Canada.

CMHC @CMHC_ca Aug 11

Canada’s social & #AffordableHousing rental stock is still aging and need of repair. Accessibility is improving, but gaps remain.

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