CMHC's flagship publication, the Canadian Housing Observer, presents a detailed review of housing trends in Canada and the key factors behind them, combining national coverage with provincial and metropolitan detail. The Observer's feature article this year focusses on Housing Need. Also new this year is a look at northern housing and how those living in Canada's north are addressing the unique challenges through innovations in design and materials. The print publication of the Observer is complemented by a broad range of online housing market and housing conditions statistical information on the CMHC website.