Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its 2026 Northern Housing Report (NHR), with new analysis showing housing supply remaining constrained in Canada’s northern capitals, Whitehorse, Yukon, Yellowknife, N.W.T., and Iqaluit, Nunavut, as investment in residential construction remained below 2021 levels. Per-capita housing starts remained below the rest of Canada, constrained by high construction costs, limited serviced land, and logistical and labour challenges The full release is available online. Contact media@cmhc-schl.gc.ca.