An opinion piece in National Observer (2025-04-02) calls for leveraging Canada’s crown corporations, including CMHC, to repurpose themselves as vehicles for mass building zero-emission non-market housing— a strategy aimed at countering authoritarian economic pressures and fostering a progressive, sustainable transition.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney's housing plan proposes a new, lean entity (Build Canada Homes) to oversee affordable housing projects, explicitly bypassing the traditional, larger Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The move implies that CMHC’s bureaucratic structure is seen as less efficient compared to a focused, mission-driven organization.

CMHC released its 2024 annual compliance report detailing the measures and protocols implemented to combat forced and child labour in its operations and supply chains, in accordance with new Canadian legislation.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation published its 2023 Annual Report detailing significant progress in expanding affordable housing, increasing mortgage loan insurance volumes, and surpassing key targets under the National Housing Strategy. The report emphasizes expanded funding for purpose‐built rentals and strong partnerships with provinces and municipalities to meet housing challenges.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its 2023 Annual Report, detailing significant efforts including the purchase of over 48,000 housing units, the expansion of rental and new construction units, and a dedicated research program aimed at understanding and addressing housing affordability challenges, particularly for Indigenous and vulnerable populations.

On July 11, 2023, the Government of Canada, via the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), announced over $1.7 million in funding for ten research initiatives. These projects aim to address housing challenges and inform policy for marginalized populations including women, children, Indigenous peoples, people experiencing homelessness, individuals with disabilities, young adults, and newcomers, aligning with the National Housing Strategy’s goals.

Bill C-69 amended the National Housing Act to permanently raise the guarantee limit for mortgage-backed securities, Canada Mortgage Bonds, and mortgage default insurance provided by CMHC from $750 billion to $800 billion. This legislative change expands CMHC's role in housing finance and, seen through an anti‐fascist lens, supports public interest in housing stability.

Following criticism from federal Conservatives, CMHC subcontracted the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to MCAP due to lacking internal capacity. Critics have raised concerns over the decision, citing potential conflicts of interest and political cronyism given MCAP’s ties to Trudeau’s chief of staff’s family, and are calling for investigations into the handling of the program.

CMHC released a report that investigates the systemic housing discrimination faced by racialized refugees in Canada and offers a series of rights‐based policy recommendations to expand affordable housing access and enforce human rights protections.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation launched The Shift Demonstration Project to equip municipal governments with knowledge and tools to implement human rights-based housing strategies. This initiative emphasizes non-discrimination, inclusion, participation and accountability, ensuring that vulnerable populations have a voice in housing policy.