Advocacy in Action

Ontario Advocacy Day

Queen's Park, Toronto

MPC representatives and members gathered at Queen's Park to engage with Ontario government and opposition representatives on key issues affecting housing affordability, homeownership and the mortgage industry.

Meetings included representatives from the Office of the Premier, several provincial ministries and MPPs from across the political spectrum. MPC and its members were also recognized twice during Question Period.

Parliament Hill Day

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Mortgage Professionals Canada returned to Parliament Hill for a day of advocacy, holding more than 40 meetings with elected officials, political staff and senior government decision-makers. MPC representatives brought forward practical, industry-informed recommendations to improve housing affordability, strengthen Canada's mortgage system and expand access to homeownership.

Discussions with federal leaders focused on addressing barriers facing Canadian homebuyers and ensuring mortgage policy reflects the needs of borrowers, lenders and mortgage professionals.

Parliament Hill Day

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

MPC members from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to meet with government and opposition MPs, Senators and senior departmental officials.

Our delegation engaged with senior representatives from the Prime Minister's Office, the offices of the Ministers of Finance and Housing, the Secretary of State to the CRA and the Leader of the Official Opposition, among others.

Discussions highlighted the critical role of mortgage professionals in supporting Canadian homebuyers and strengthening consumer protection.

Parliament Hill Advocacy Day

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Mortgage Professionals Canada (MPC) brought the voices of mortgage professionals to Parliament Hill for a full day of meetings with the Prime Minister's Office, the Official Opposition, federal ministers, Members of Parliament and senior policymakers.

With housing affordability at the forefront, MPC presented practical policy recommendations aimed at improving access to homeownership, strengthening mortgage industry integrity and addressing the challenges facing Canadian homebuyers and homeowners.

Parliament Hill Lobby Day

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

MPC representatives and members gathered in Ottawa for a successful day of federal advocacy, participating in a record number of high-profile meetings and demonstrating strong member engagement.

Meetings included representatives from the Prime Minister's Office, Deputy Prime Minister's Office, Official Opposition, federal ministers and their staff, senior government decision-makers, and members of key parliamentary committees.

The discussions brought together representatives from across the political spectrum to advance MPC's strategic priorities and practical policy recommendations aimed at improving housing affordability for Canadians.

Ontario Advocacy Day

Queen's Park, Toronto

MPC staff and members participated in a day of meetings with elected officials, ministerial staff and senior civil servants to strengthen relationships with provincial decision-makers and highlight the important role of mortgage brokers in supporting Ontario homebuyers.

Discussions focused on key provincial policy recommendations submitted ahead of Ontario's 2023 budget, with an emphasis on housing affordability, reducing costs for homebuyers and combating mortgage fraud.

MPC Advocacy Days

Ottawa, Ontario & Virtual Meetings Nationwide

Mortgage Professionals Canada (MPC) brought together 45 member volunteers from across the country for its March 2022 Advocacy Days, engaging federal policymakers in more than 60 scheduled meetings with Members of Parliament, Senators and their staff.

Marking MPC's first hybrid Advocacy Days, the initiative combined in-person meetings on Parliament Hill with virtual discussions involving representatives from across Canada. The meetings provided an opportunity to bring the mortgage broker channel's perspectives directly to federal decision-makers and advance recommendations supporting mortgage professionals, homebuyers and homeowners.

MPC's government engagement also earned national recognition that month, with The Hill Times ranking the association as Canada's most active federal lobbying organization in March 2022, recording 56 reported communications with federal officials.

Hill Week 2021

Virtual Meetings Across Canada

MPC transformed its annual Parliament Hill Day into its first-ever virtual Hill Week, expanding opportunities for mortgage professionals to engage directly with federal government officials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The initiative brought together MPC representatives and member volunteers from across Canada for 54 virtual meetings, reinforcing the importance of the mortgage broker channel to Canadian consumers and the broader economy.

MPC's advocacy efforts received national recognition in The Hill Times, which highlighted the association as the busiest organization among those profiled in its coverage of pre-budget lobbying activities.

Parliament Hill Day

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

MPC member volunteers from across Canada gathered in Ottawa for a day of federal advocacy, meeting with dozens of influential public representatives to raise awareness of issues affecting the mortgage broker channel and Canadian homebuyers.

Discussions focused on the impact of federal mortgage policies on consumers, including aspiring homeowners, and the important role mortgage professionals play in helping Canadians navigate home financing.

With 16 member volunteers representing provinces across the country, the initiative demonstrated MPC's national engagement and commitment to bringing industry perspectives directly to federal decision-makers.

Parliament Hill Day

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

MPC member volunteers, led by the association's Executive Committee, gathered in Ottawa for a full day of meetings with dozens of Members of Parliament and their staff to discuss the impact of federal mortgage rule changes on Canadian homebuyers and the housing market.

Discussions focused on the effects of mortgage stress tests, including reduced housing market activity, decreased competition and increased costs for consumers. MPC urged the federal government to consider prudent adjustments to the existing stress test framework.

The delegation also highlighted findings from MPC's research report, The False Binary, which examined the impact of mortgage stress tests on housing activity, including resale markets, new home construction and renovations.

Ontario Advocacy Day

Queen's Park, Toronto

MPC member volunteers and staff gathered at Queen's Park for a day of provincial advocacy, meeting with more than 35 Members of Provincial Parliament to discuss challenges facing Ontario's mortgage and housing industries.

Discussions focused on housing affordability, mortgage regulation, and measures to support homeownership and housing supply. MPC also highlighted opportunities to reduce regulatory barriers and improve coordination between provincial and federal housing policies.

Federal Advocacy Recognized by The Hill Times

Federal Advocacy, Ottawa

Mortgage Professionals Canada's ongoing federal advocacy efforts received recognition in The Hill Times, which identified MPC as one of the lobbying organizations recording the most contact with public officials.

The recognition highlighted MPC's continued engagement with federal decision-makers and its efforts to ensure that the perspectives of mortgage professionals and Canadian homebuyers were represented in policy discussions.

British Columbia Advocacy Day

Victoria, British Columbia

MPC member volunteers and staff gathered in Victoria for a day of provincial advocacy, meeting with approximately 50 Members of the Legislative Assembly to discuss housing affordability, mortgage policy and the challenges facing BC homebuyers.

Discussions highlighted the impact of recent federal mortgage rule changes, including the B-20 mortgage stress test, on first-time buyers and existing homeowners. MPC emphasized how tighter qualification requirements, rising interest rates and limited housing supply were affecting access to homeownership and housing market activity across the province.

The meetings reinforced the importance of a strong, stable, affordable and competitive BC housing market, with broad recognition among participating MLAs that housing affordability was a priority across political parties.

Parliament Hill Advocacy Day

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

MPC member volunteers and Executive Committee representatives gathered on Parliament Hill for a full day of federal advocacy, meeting with more than 50 Members of Parliament to discuss Canada's housing market, affordability challenges and the impact of recent mortgage rule changes.

Discussions highlighted the growing barriers facing first-time homebuyers, particularly younger middle-class Canadians seeking to enter the housing market. MPC emphasized the importance of making homeownership more affordable, accessible and attainable.

The delegation also raised concerns about mortgage stress test requirements, explaining how the rules affected not only prospective buyers but also existing homeowners approaching mortgage renewal. MPC called for a review of the requirements to better balance responsible lending with access to homeownership.

Atlantic Canada Advocacy Meetings

Atlantic Canada

MPC representatives engaged with senior political leaders across Atlantic Canada in mid-June 2018, bringing regional mortgage market concerns directly to government decision-makers.

Discussions focused on the availability of affordable housing for first-time homebuyers and the negative effects of federal mortgage rule changes on local housing markets. MPC emphasized the importance of ensuring Canadians could access affordable mortgage financing.

The meetings formed part of MPC's ongoing efforts to engage with policymakers across the country, raise awareness of regional challenges and ensure the concerns of mortgage professionals were represented in housing policy discussions.

Ontario Advocacy Day

Queen's Park, Toronto

MPC members gathered at Queen's Park for the association's second annual Ontario Advocacy Day, meeting directly with provincial decision-makers to discuss issues affecting the mortgage industry and Ontario homebuyers.

Member volunteers participated in more than 30 meetings with Members of Provincial Parliament, government ministers and senior staff, bringing industry perspectives to discussions about housing accessibility and affordability.

The event continued MPC's efforts to strengthen relationships with provincial policymakers and ensure the experiences of mortgage professionals and their clients were represented in housing policy discussions.

Inaugural Ontario Advocacy Day

Queen's Park, Toronto

MPC hosted its first provincial Advocacy Day at Queen's Park, bringing together mortgage brokers, lenders, insurers and industry volunteers to engage directly with Ontario government representatives on the impact of federal mortgage rule changes.

Throughout the day, MPC staff and industry volunteers participated in more than 30 meetings with provincial representatives and senior officials, highlighting the mortgage industry's contribution to Ontario's economy and the challenges facing Canadian homebuyers.

Discussions focused on housing affordability and availability, particularly the effects of recent mortgage rule changes on first-time buyers. The event also included a reception where MPC members had the opportunity to connect with MPPs and strengthen relationships with provincial policymakers.

Inaugural Parliament Hill Advocacy Days

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

MPC organized its first-ever Parliament Hill Advocacy Days, bringing together member volunteers and representatives from the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA) for two days of meetings with Members of Parliament and federal policymakers.

The delegation highlighted the mortgage industry's economic contribution to communities across Canada and raised concerns about recent federal mortgage rule changes. Building on MPC's participation in the House of Commons Finance Committee's study, the association urged the government to pause further changes while assessing the impact of measures already introduced.

MPC also presented recommendations aimed at maintaining competition in the mortgage market, preserving access to financing and improving the application of mortgage qualification rules.