In-House – Canada's Housing Podcast

Canada’s housing system went through major changes in 2025 and this Year-In-Review episode breaks down the key themes shaping the year and the outlook for 2026.  Chief Economist Mathieu Laberge joins host Joelle Hamilton to explore: • Persistent structural barriers slowing new housing • Canada’s growing supply gap and why doubling starts is essential • Why construction still takes so long, despite new policy momentum • A turning point in rental markets — including Vancouver’s 30-year vacancy high • Big shifts in borrowing, lending, and mortgage trends • Regional differences in housing starts and affordability • What to watch for in 2026 as reforms take hold  🎧 Listen for a clear, accessible breakdown of Canada’s housing story — and the signals that matter most for the year ahead.

Canada’s rental market is changing — fast. Vacancy is rising, supply is growing, turnover rents are falling, and renters are finally seeing more choice. In this episode of In-House, Tania Bourassa-Ochoa, one of CMHC’s Deputy Chief Economists, breaks down the key insights from the 2025 Rental Market Report and explain what it means for affordability, demand, supply, and regional trends across the country. We cover: National vacancy trends Record-high rental completions Slower rental demand Turnover vs non-turnover rents Regional stories from Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, and more What to expect in 2026 Listen now for expert insights on Canada’s evolving rental landscape! 

Canada’s mortgage market is shifting and the Fall 2025 Residential Mortgage Industry Report reveals what’s changing for borrowers, lenders, and the housing outlook. In this episode of In-House, host Joelle Hamilton speaks with CMHC Deputy Chief Economist Aled ab Iorwerth about:  ✔ Why fixed-rate mortgages are popular again  ✔ Big 6 lenders gaining market share  ✔ Rising delinquency rates in Ontario and B.C.  ✔ What 750,000+ mortgage renewals mean for payments and affordability Read the full RMIR: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/housing-research/research-reports/housing-finance/residential-mortgage-industry-reportExplore the interactive Residential Mortgage Industry Data Dashboard: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/housing-data/residential-mortgage-industry-data-dashboard 

We need to break down barriers for municipalities—so they can accelerate building and have a lasting impact on housing supply. We sat down with CMHC’s Deputy Chief Economist Aled ab Iorwerth & Director, Government Relations and Head of the Housing Accelerator Fund Chris Woodcock to dive into what’s holding back new housing and the bold actions needed to accelerate growth. 🏡 Listen in for expert insights on the future of Canada’s housing market. Track Housing Accelerator Fund progress here: https://ow.ly/ZBOB50X6rkn

On this episode, we meet Dale, a senior who found herself homeless and alone during a northern winter. She stayed a few nights with friends, but desperately needed a long-term solution. That's when she found AVEN Pavilion.