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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, recorded live on the sidelines of the Land and Development Conference in Toronto, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk sit down with Nadine Leblanc, SVP Housing Policy and Programs at CMHC. Nadine shares how CMHC evolved from its post-war roots into a key player in today’s housing market. They discuss changes to the MLI Select program, the role of modular construction, and innovative financing tools aimed at solving Canada’s housing crisis. A must-listen for anyone involved in housing, lending, or development.

Topics we discuss:

• How CMHC transformed to a primary multi-family housing finance provider
• Why CMHC’s current 98% market share in multi-family lending isn’t sustainable
• The evolution of MLI Select program
• How CMHC’s historical $2 billion annual social housing investment in the 1970s would equate to $16.5 billion today
• Why modular construction financing is a solution for accelerating housing development
• How CMHC balances risk management with market needs
• The organization’s strategy for addressing the projected three-year supply gap
• Why innovative financing solutions are crucial for future development

Nadine Leblanc is the Senior Vice President Housing Policy and Programs at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), bringing nearly two decades of experience in housing finance and policy development. With a background in financial auditing and risk management, she has held several executive positions at CMHC, including Chief Audit Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Risk Officer during the pandemic.

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