The MHAAC SAM was held on October 2nd and 3rd at the Riverside Resort and Conference Centre in Mactaquac, NB. A total of 48 members and guests were in attendance. Five speakers on the agenda for the general meeting spoke on such issues as the NS Homeowner Protection (Bill 212), the NS New Home Construction Rebate, the state of the Canadian Labour Market, proposed changes to the NS Building Code and an outlook on the current housing market. The fun part of the weekend included a round of golf and a boat trip up the Saint John River, both surrounded by the amazing colours of fall.  A fabulous dinner and some hilarious entertainment rounded out the event. 

 

Speakers' presentations can be found in the members' section of the MHAAC website.

 

We would like to thank the sponsors of the SAM for their contribution and continued support: 

MHAAC members and guests aboard the Woolastook.

As you may be aware, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada's national housing agency and the key Canadian source of reliable and objective housing information. As such, CMHC would like to draw your attention to valuable information that can be subscribed to or downloaded free of charge through their website. Here are three links to the CMHC site that you are encouraged to explore:

 

Housing Market Information - download such information as the Housing Market Outlook reports which provide the forward-looking analysis needed to anticipate emerging trends in Canada's new home, resale and rental housing markets. You can also access monthly publications discussing housing starts, completions and expenditures. Further, you can view publications that include a wide range of information specific to the Atlantic Region. To subscribe, click on your topic of interest and choose the Subscribe option. 

 

E-Newsletters - subscribe to newsletters such as the CMHC Housing Research newsletter or the CMHC Housing Technology newsletter. These two bi-weekly newsletters cover topics ranging from sustainable community planning and housing and population health to moisture management and residential water use. Again, you can subscribe to the newsletters by clicking on your topic of interest and choosing the Subscribe Now option.

Research Highlights - download information from the Technical Series which addresses issues and problems related to building technologies or construction issues. You can also download the Socio-Economic Series which examines issues that impact housing quality, affordability and availability. The latest series can be downloaded by clicking on 2009 and selecting a topic of interest on the Order-Desk menu.