Canada Housing Market: Where the Indicators Stand
This is a snapshot of the latest official indicators, not a forecast. It updates automatically with each data release.
New housing price index
120.2
−2.0% vs 12 months earlier
Sep 2026 · Statistics Canada
New homes only; not a resale price measure.
Housing starts (SAAR)
248,896units, annualized
−11.3% vs 12 months earlier
Sep 2026 · CMHC
Seasonally adjusted annual rate, not an actual monthly count.
Dwelling units permitted (last 12 months)
295,800units
−3.4% vs prior 12 months
Sep 2026 · Statistics Canada
Population
41,798,407persons
+0.5% vs one year earlier
Jul 1, 2026 · Statistics Canada
Prices
The new housing price index is 120.2 (Sep 2026), down 2.0% vs 12 months earlier. It measures builders' prices for comparable new homes.
Supply
Housing starts are running at 248,896 units, annualized (Sep 2026) (seasonally adjusted annual rate), down 11.3% vs 12 months earlier. Dwelling units in building permits over the past 12 months: 295,800 units (Sep 2026).
Demand and rates
Canada's population is 41,798,407 persons (Jul 1, 2026), up 0.5% vs one year earlier. The Bank of Canada's policy rate is 2.50% (Nov 11, 2026).
Sources
Informational only, not financial advice. Data as of the release snapshot generated 2026-11-12.