2. Canadian housing the energy efficient advantage Cmhc schl International.

3. Energy Efficient, advantage of Canadian Housing Systems. Canada Overview Population30 Million Urban 77%Rural 23% Own 64%Rent 36% Singles 80%Multi’s 20% Average New Price$130,000 U.S. Average Used Price$115,000 U.S.

4. Energy Efficient, advantage of Canadian Housing Systems. High Quality Housing One of world’s strictest Building Codes Leader in new housing research and technology Advanced education and trades training

5. Energy Efficient, advantage of Canadian Housing Systems. Canadian Housing Features Energy Efficient Environmentally Friendly Flexible Designs Light Weight Walls Faster Erection Earthquake Resistant

6. Energy Efficient, advantage of Canadian Housing Systems. Energy Savings Features Well insulated building envelopes Hi Performance windows Advanced heating and cooling systems

7. Energy Efficient, advantage of Canadian Housing Systems. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (cmhc) Created in 1947 100% owned by Canadian Government 1800 employees Generates Profit for Canadian Government

8. Energy Efficient, advantage of Canadian Housing Systems. CMHC’s Four Business Lines 1.Mortgage Insurance $150 Billion U.S. in outstanding insurance 2.Assisted Housing $1.5 Billion U.S. in annual expenditures 3.Research Improved quality, affordability 4.International

9. Energy Efficient, advantage of Canadian Housing Systems. CMHC – Ministry of Construction Joint Cooperation Since 1999 1.Finance Mortgage Insurance Feasibility Study 2.Building Codes Canadian Contributions to China’s wood frame and light steel frame codes 3.Training Canadian apprenticeship/trades training models 4.Trade Exchanges To Benefit China and Canada

10. Energy Efficient, advantage of Canadian Housing Systems. CMHC CONTACTS Jim Miller Director CMHC International Tel: 403-515-2947 E-mail: jmiller@cmhc- schl.gc.ca Murray Rasmusson Director China Tel: 403-515-2955 E-mail: mrasmuss@cmhc- schl.gc.ca Nellie Cheng Senior Trade Consultant Tel: 604-737-4128 E-mail: ncheng@cmhc- schl.gc.ca Jorge Malisani Senior Trade Consultant Tel: 416-218-3345 E-mail: jmalisan@cmhc- schl.gc.ca