Housing Starts in Canada
CMHC's housing starts are the most-watched measure of new construction in Canada.
Housing starts (SAAR)
248,896units, annualized
−11.3% vs 12 months earlier
Sep 2026 · CMHC
Seasonally adjusted annual rate, not an actual monthly count.
Housing starts (SAAR) — Ontario
47,594units, annualized
−47.1% vs 12 months earlier
Sep 2026 · CMHC
Seasonally adjusted annual rate, not an actual monthly count.
Housing starts (SAAR) — Quebec
53,320units, annualized
−12.1% vs 12 months earlier
Sep 2026 · CMHC
Seasonally adjusted annual rate, not an actual monthly count.
Housing starts (SAAR) — British Columbia
53,365units, annualized
+42.0% vs 12 months earlier
Sep 2026 · CMHC
Seasonally adjusted annual rate, not an actual monthly count.
Housing starts (SAAR) — Alberta
55,221units, annualized
+0.6% vs 12 months earlier
Sep 2026 · CMHC
Seasonally adjusted annual rate, not an actual monthly count.
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| Month | Canada |
|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 248,896 |
| 2026-08 | 242,223 |
| 2026-07 | 246,341 |
| 2026-06 | 239,838 |
| 2026-05 | 254,477 |
| 2026-04 | 270,692 |
| 2026-03 | 239,571 |
| 2026-02 | 248,831 |
| 2026-01 | 236,778 |
| 2025-12 | 282,023 |
| 2025-11 | 253,191 |
| 2025-10 | 231,239 |
Metro starts (last 12 months)
| Metro | Value |
|---|---|
| Montréal Que. | 27,474 units |
| Vancouver B.C. | 26,601 units |
| Calgary Alta. | 24,403 units |
| Toronto Ont. | 23,355 units |
| Edmonton Alta. | 19,055 units |
| Ottawa–Gatineau Ont. | 14,228 units |
| Québec City Que. | 9,293 units |
| Winnipeg Man. | 6,920 units |
| Halifax N.S. | 5,107 units |
| Victoria B.C. | 4,060 units |
| Saskatoon Sask. | 3,952 units |
| London Ont. | 3,788 units |
| Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo Ont. | 3,715 units |
| Moncton N.B. | 2,927 units |
| St. Catharines–Niagara Ont. | 2,826 units |
Sources
Informational only, not financial advice. Data as of the release snapshot generated 2026-11-12.