2003 National Archive

• 564 New Assisted Living Units Allocated for Seniors
  December 16, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• November Starts Remain at High Level
  December 08, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Governor Reviews Past Adjustments and Future Trends in the Canadian Economy
  December 08, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Nine Apartment Buildings in St. Boniface Being Renovated with $850,000 from Affordable Housing Initiative
  December 05, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Heartwood Place on Gaukel Celebrates Official Opening
  December 05, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Average Rental Vacancy Rate Rises to 2.2 Per Cent
  December 02, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent
  December 02, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Over $1 Million Provided for William Whyte Neighbourhood Housing Improvement Projects
  November 28, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• WHHI Funds More Affordable Housing for West End Residents
  November 27, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Housing and Support for Downtown Eastside Women and Children
  November 25, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Canada / British Columbia Sign Contract to Manage Repair Process for Moisture Damaged Co-ops
  November 25, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Downtown Eastside Benefits from New Affordable Housing
  November 25, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Housing Will Benefit Most Vulnerable
  November 24, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Consumers Support Certification for Mortgage Professionals
  November 24, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Federal Government Funding Helps to Convert Historical Hospital into Affordable Housing
  November 24, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Wings of Providence Residence Opens in Edmonton
  November 21, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Canada's First Transition House for Senior Women Opened by Federal Government and Atira
  November 21, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Nova Vita Women’s Services Celebrates Major Renovations
  November 21, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Edmonton Receives Government Funding for Two New Affordable Housing Projects
  November 21, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• CMHC Announces 2004 Housing Awards
  November 20, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Canada and Ontario Ministers Commit to Co-Operation on Affordable Housing
  November 18, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Housing Starts Expected to Remain Strong in 2004
  November 17, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Starts in October Second Highest in 12 Years
  November 10, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Housing for Families of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
  October 31, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Apartment Units in Thompson Being Renovated with Funding Assistance from the Federal and Provincial Governments
  October 30, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Samakhi Housing Cooperative
  October 25, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Mahoney Announces Seed Funding for Housing Projects [Vancouver]
  October 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Mahoney Announces Seed Funding for Housing Projects [Toronto]
  October 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Mahoney Announces Seed Funding for Housing Projects [Québec]
  October 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Mahoney Announces Seed Funding for Housing Projects [Halifax]
  October 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Mahoney Announces Seed Funding for Housing Projects (Calgary)
  October 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Converted Motel Becomes Affordable Housing
  October 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report
  October 22, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Brooks Receives Government Funding For New Affordable Housing Project
  October 21, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Apartment Units Being Built Under Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Initiative will Benefit Brandon
  October 17, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Transport Minister Announces Appointment to the Board of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  October 16, 2003
  Source: Transport Canada
  
• Hamilton Housing Market to Remain Strong in 2004
  October 16, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Ingamo Family Homes Celebrates Opening After Major Renovations
  October 15, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Subsidized Housing for At-Risk Homeless
  October 15, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent
  October 15, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Robust Home Construction in September
  October 08, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Longer Term Mortgages Becoming More Attractive
  October 07, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• 33 New Housing Units for Seniors in La Tuque
  October 03, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Groundbreaking Launches Affordable Housing Project in Manchester
  October 02, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Canada and Latvia Sign Housing Agreement
  September 29, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• First HIV/AIDS Residence and Day Centre Opens
  September 25, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Inner City Families to Benefit from $1 Million Affordable Housing Project
  September 24, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Victoria's Homeless to Benefit from Federal Funds Helping Convert Motel to Affordable Housing
  September 16, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Housing Starts Up in August
  September 09, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• First Integrated Hospice/Affordable Housing Opens
  September 05, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 3/4 per cent
  September 03, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• CMHC to Introduce Variable Rate Mortgage-Backed Securities
  September 02, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Home Starts Expected to be Second Strongest in 14 Years, Renovation Spending to Hit New Records
  August 13, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Canada and Prince Edward Island Announce First Project Under Affordable Housing Agreement
  August 12, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Home Market Remained Strong in July
  August 11, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada releases 2004 schedule of dates for its policy interest rate announcements
  July 24, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Partnership Opens New Multicultural Family Housing in Surrey
  July 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update
  July 17, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 3 per cent
  July 15, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• CMHC Reduces Homeowner Mortgage Insurance Premiums
  July 14, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• First Homes To Be Built Under New Affordable Housing Initiative
  July 14, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Housing Starts Rise in June
  July 09, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Affordable Housing Opens in Riverside Meadows
  July 09, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Housing Co-Op Helps Revitalize Neighbourhood
  July 08, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Shelter Opens for Homeless Families
  July 08, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Government Announces Additional Assistance for Housing Co-operatives with Moisture Damage
  July 08, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Construction Begins on New Youth Shelter
  July 03, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• $6.4 Million in Funding for New Affordable Housing in Regina
  July 03, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Eight Affordable Housing Pilot Projects Approved in Waterloo Region
  July 03, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Official Opening of Passage House in Kingston
  June 26, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Touchstone Youth Centre Celebrates Major Renovations
  June 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Housing Development Benefits Low-Income Urban Singles
  June 19, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Government of Canada Announces Appointments to the Board of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  June 16, 2003
  Source: Transport Canada
  
• New Family Housing Opens in Strawberry Hill
  June 12, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Housing Starts Remain High in May
  June 09, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Mortgage Intelligence introduces 107 per cent financing to Canadian Marketplace
  June 04, 2003
  Source: Mortgage Intelligence
  
• Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 3 1/4 per cent
  June 03, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Canadian Consortium Announces $4.5 Million Contract in Algeria
  June 02, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Sign $30 Million Affordable Housing Agreement
  May 27, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• CMHC Develops Condominium Buyers' Guide
  May 26, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Canada and Prince Edward Island Sign $5.5 Million Affordable Housing Agreement
  May 23, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Mountainview Gives Seniors Independence, Support
  May 20, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Housing Starts will Surpass 200,000 Units in 2003
  May 14, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Mortgage Intelligence enters second mortgage market with introduction of i second
  May 08, 2003
  Source: Mortgage Intelligence
  
• High Level of Housing Starts Continued in April
  May 08, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• CMHC's Seed Funding Expands Opportunities for Housing [Vancouver]
  May 01, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• CMHC's Seed Funding Expands Opportunities for Housing [Toronto]
  May 01, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• CMHC's Seed Funding Expands Opportunities for Housing [Montréal]
  May 01, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• CMHC's Seed Funding Expands Opportunities for Housing [Halifax]
  May 01, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• CMHC's Seed Funding Expands Opportunities for Housing [Calgary]
  May 01, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Canada and Ontario Provide $2 Million for Native Housing in Northern Ontario
  May 01, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report
  April 23, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Mortgage Market Showed Healthy Growth In 2002
  April 16, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Ministers Discuss New Investments in Housing Programs
  April 16, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 1/4 per cent
  April 15, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Canada and New Brunswick Sign $30 million Affordable Housing Agreement
  April 14, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Expanded Partnership Initiatives Announced to Create Affordable Housing
  April 12, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Starts Remain Strong in March
  April 08, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Improved access to new housing for downtown homeless
  April 04, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• New Report Released on the State of Canada's Housing
  March 31, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Financing recreational properties easier with Mortgage Intelligence’s i relax
  March 28, 2003
  Source: Mortgage Intelligence
  
• Minister Collenette Announces CMHC Housing Research Grants
  March 13, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• CMHC Develops Online Guide to Renting a Home
  March 12, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Minister Collenette Announces CMHC's Housing Affordability Grant Recipients
  March 11, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Housing Starts Up 34.5 Per Cent in February
  March 10, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 per cent
  March 04, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Housing Starts will Surpass 200,000 Units in 2003
  February 21, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Housing Starts Down 8.7 Per Cent in January
  February 10, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Official Opening of Youth Emergency Shelter in Peterborough
  February 07, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• $1.26 Million Helps Convert Hospital Into Affordable Homes
  January 29, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Monetary Policy Protects Canada from Persistent Inflation and Deflation, Governor Says
  January 29, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Mortgage Market to Surpass $500 Billion in 2003
  January 27, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update
  January 23, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent
  January 21, 2003
  Source: Bank of Canada
  
• 2002 Starts Best Since 1989
  January 09, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
• Home Buying and Renovation Intentions Remain Strong
  January 08, 2003
  Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)