The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a Canadian Crown Corporation. According to the CMHC (2020a), it “exists for one reason: to make housing affordable for Canadians.

Dr. Wilson, faculty member of Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, discusses shifting consumer needs during a pandemic.

For many Canadians, owning a home is an essential component of the Canadian dream.  As such, the last century of policy has facilitated homeownership in Canada (Statistics Canada, 2019).  However, many variables, including income, influence homeownership in Canada.

A new White Paper by Grant Wilson, Ph.D., Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, examines the economic effects of COVID-19 rental assistance and asks: does liquidity have positive effect for both individuals and business, in the short and long term?

The unfortunate fiscal effect of the COVID-19 pandemic comes at a time when everyone should be focused on staying safe and healthy rather than agonize about paying their bills. This has led many individuals to call for a nationwide rent strike –  but is it the best option?