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ANNUAL REPORT 2010 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

 
                                             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS ............................................................................................................................. 2 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS .................................................................. 3 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ......................................................................................................27 

DIRECTORS .............................................................................................................................................................51 

OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT ...........................................................................................................................51 

CORPORATE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................52 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS  

MCAN Mortgage Corporation (“MCAN”, the “Company” or “we”) reported another period of strong results in the fourth quarter 
of 2010, with reported net income of $6.1 million, unchanged from the prior year.  Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.42 
compared to $0.43 in the prior year.  

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $25.4 million, up from $24.7 million in 2009, while earnings per share 
were $1.76 compared to $1.73 in 2009.  Our return on equity for the year was 20%. 

We have declared a first quarter dividend of $1.00 per share to be paid March 31, 2011 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 
2011.  This dividend comprises the regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share (increased from $0.26 per share) and an extra 
dividend of $0.73 per share in order to pay out substantially all of our 2010 taxable income.   

During the year we grew our mortgage portfolio by $127 million, from $295 million as at December 31, 2009 to $422 million as 
at December 31, 2010.  

As of December 31, 2010, total consolidated assets were $579 million, an increase of $72 million from December 31, 2009.   The 
increase in assets includes the aforementioned increase of $127 million in mortgages and an increase of $7 million in marketable 
securities, partially offset by a decrease of $60 million in securitization investments.   

The credit performance of the portfolio remains strong, with impaired mortgages as a percentage of total mortgages decreasing to 
3.06% at December 31, 2010 from 5.81% at December 31, 2009, while total mortgage arrears decreased from $47 million to $31 
million in the fourth quarter.  Net write-offs of $6,000 for the fourth quarter of 2010 and $66,000 for the year ended December 
31,  2010  have  improved  by  63%  and  66%,  respectively,  from  $16,000  and  $194.000  recorded  in  the  same  periods  of  2009.  
Capital ratios remained strong with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 22.10% at December 31, 2010 compared to 27.75% at December 31, 
2009. 

In 2010, we grew our investment portfolio by taking advantage of unutilized investment capacity.  We plan to continue to grow 
our  mortgage  portfolio  throughout  2011  by  taking  advantage  of  opportunities  in  the  single  family  mortgage  and  residential 
construction  loan  markets,  and  through  a  measured  increase  in  our  commercial  mortgage  portfolio.    To  facilitate  our  growth 
plans, we plan to expand the Canadian markets in which we invest to further reduce existing geographic concentrations in our 
current portfolio in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia.  

William Jandrisits 
President and Chief Executive Officer 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS 

This  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Operations  (“MD&A”)  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  consolidated 
financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2010, which have been prepared in accordance 
with  Canadian  Generally  Accepted  Accounting  Principles  (“GAAP”)  and  have  been  presented  in  Canadian  currency.    This 
MD&A has been prepared as at March 4, 2011. 

Additional information regarding MCAN Mortgage Corporation (the “Company”, “MCAN” or “we”), including copies of our 
continuous disclosure materials such as the Annual Information Form, is available on our website at www.mcanmortgage.com or 
through the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) website at www.sedar.com. 

A NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS 

This  MD&A  may  contain  forward-looking  information  or  statements,  including  statements  regarding  the  business  and 
anticipated  financial  performance  of  the  Company.    These  forward-looking  statements  can  generally  be  identified  as  such 
because  of the  context  of  the  statements  and  often  include  words  such  as  the  Company  “believes”,  “anticipates”,  “expects”, 
“plans”, “estimates” or words of a similar nature.  These statements are based on current expectations, and are subject to a 
number  of risks and  uncertainties  that  may  cause  actual results to  differ  materially  from those  contemplated  by the  forward-
looking  statements.    Some  of  the  factors  that  could  cause  such  differences  include  legislative  or  regulatory  developments, 
competition, technology changes, global market activity, interest rates, changes in government and economic policy and general 
economic conditions in geographic areas where the Company operates.  Reference is made to the risk factors disclosed herein 
and in the  Company’s  2011  Annual Information  Form,  which  are  incorporated  herein  by  reference.   These  and  other factors 
should be considered carefully and undue reliance should not be placed on the Company’s forward-looking statements. Subject 
to applicable securities law requirements, we do not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a 
result of new information, future events or otherwise.  

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS 

MCAN is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the symbol MKP and is a reporting issuer in all 
provinces and territories in Canada.  MCAN also qualifies as a mortgage investment corporation (“MIC”) under the  Income Tax 
Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”).   

Our  objective  is  to  generate  a  reliable  stream  of  income  by  investing  our  funds  in  a  portfolio  of  mortgages  (including  single  
family residential, residential construction, non-residential construction and commercial loans), as well as other types of loans 
and investments, real estate and securitization investments.  We employ leverage by issuing term deposits eligible for Canada 
Deposit Insurance Corporation (“CDIC”) deposit insurance up to a maximum of five times capital (on a non-consolidated basis) 
as  limited  by  the  provisions  of    the  Tax  Act  applicable  to  a  MIC.    The  term  deposits  are  sourced  through  a  network  of 
independent financial agents.  As a MIC, we are entitled to deduct from income for tax purposes 50% of capital gains d ividends 
and 100% of non-capital gains dividends that we pay to shareholders.  Such dividends are received by our shareholders as capital 
gains dividends and interest income, respectively.  

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2010 ANNUAL REPORT 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

Selected Financial Information 

(dollars in thousands except for per share amounts)   

2010 

2009 

2008 

Change from 2009 
% 

Operating Results 
Net investment income 
Operating expenses 
Income before income taxes 
Provision for income taxes  
Net income 

 $  31,696 
6,331 
25,365 
- 
 $  25,365 

 $  30,641 
5,899 
24,742 
- 
 $  24,742 

 $  36,082 
5,734 
30,348 
- 
 $  30,348 

  $  1,055 
432 
623 
- 
623 

  $ 

3.4% 
7.3% 
2.5% 
- 
2.5% 

Mortgage portfolio yield 
Term deposit average interest rate 

7.22% 
1.86% 

7.48% 
3.12% 

7.66% 
4.39% 

(0.26%)    
(1.26%)    

(3.5%) 
(40.4%) 

Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Dividends per share 
Return on average shareholders’ equity 

 $ 
 $ 

1.76 
1.19 
20.04% 

 $ 
 $ 

1.73 
1.44 
20.69% 

 $ 
 $ 

2.14 
0.96 
28.09% 

  $ 
0.03 
  $     (0.25) 

(0.65%)    

   1.73% 
(17.4%) 
(3.1%) 

Balance Sheet Highlights 
Assets 
Mortgages 
Liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 

Capital Ratios 
Tier 1 Capital Ratio 
Total Capital Ratio 

Credit Quality  
Impaired mortgage ratio 
Total mortgage arrears 

 $ 578,702 
 422,393 
   449,333 
   129,369 

 $ 506,683 
295,415 
   383,804 
   122,879 

 $ 570,154 
393,010 
   453,545 
   116,609 

  $  72,019 
126,978 
    65,529 
6,490 

14.2% 
43.0% 
17.1% 
5.3% 

22.10% 
22.06% 

27.75% 
27.47% 

24.09% 
23.69% 

(5.65%)    
(5.41%)    

(20.4%) 
(19.7%) 

3.06% 

5.81% 

0.80% 

$  30,638 

 $  30,515 

 $  34,049 

  $ 

(2.75%) 
423 

(47.3%) 
1.4% 

Share Information (end of period) 
Number of common shares outstanding at year-end 
Book value per common share 
Common share price - close 
Market capitalization 

 14,448 
8.95 
 $ 
 $ 
13.86 
 $ 200,249  

14,321 
8.58 
 $ 
 $ 
13.60 
 $ 194,766 

14,224 
8.20 
 $ 
 $ 
9.10 
 $ 129,438 

127 
0.37 
  $ 
  $ 
0.26 
  $  5,483  

0.9% 
4.3% 
1.9% 
2.8% 

HIGHLIGHTS 

  Driven by growth in net investment income, MCAN reported net income of $25.4 million for 2010, a 3% increase from 
$24.7  million  in  the  prior  year.   Current  year  results  included  improved  spread  income,  lower  provisions  for  credit 
losses and an increase in equity income from MCAP Commercial LP (“MCLP”). 

Earnings per share increased to $1.76 from $1.73 in the prior year.  

  MCAN’s return on equity remained high at 20.0% in 2010, compared to 20.7% in 2009. 

  MCAN declared a first quarter dividend of $1.00 per share to be paid on March 31, 2011.  This dividend comprises the 
regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share (increased from $0.26 per share) and an extra dividend of $0.73 per share 
in order to pay out substantially all of our 2010 taxable income. 

Impaired mortgages as a percentage of total mortgages decreased to 3.06% at December 31, 2010 from 5.81% in the 
prior year. 

Total consolidated assets were $579 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $72 million from the prior year.  The 
change  included  an  increase  of  $127  million  in  our  mortgage  portfolio,  consisting  of  increases  of  $63  million  in 
construction loans, $58 million in single family mortgages and $6 million in commercial loans. 

OUTLOOK 

In 2010, we grew our investment portfolio by taking advantage of unutilized investment capacity. We plan to continue to grow 
our  mortgage  portfolio  throughout  2011  by  taking  advantage  of  opportunities  in  the  single  family  mortgage  and  residential 
construction loan markets, and through a measured increase in our commercial mortgage portfolio. To facilitate our growth plans, 

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we plan to expand the Canadian markets in which we invest to further reduce existing geographic concentrations in our current 
portfolio in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia.  

The Canadian economy continued to demonstrate strength with GDP growth of 3.1% in 2010, while forecasted GDP growth for 
2011 is 3.2%. The unemployment rate at the end of 2010 was approximately 8%, and is expected to improve to 7.8% by the end 
of 2011.  

Canadian mortgage rates are expected to remain stable in 2011. Rates could increase if economic growth and inflation increase  
more significantly than anticipated. Interest rates have remained low and are expected to remain so, by historical standards. The 
recent level of the Canadian dollar also presents challenges as its strength and potential increases in domestic interest rates will 
further compromise the competitiveness of Canadian exports.  

The market for new housing construction has to date shown evidence of slowing in 2011, in part due to government initiatives 
aimed  at  reducing  the  potential  risks  from  an  overheated  housing  market.  Changes  by  the  Canada  Mortgage  and  Housing 
Corporation (“CMHC”) to its mortgage programs reducing maximum amortization terms and permitted loan to value ratios on 
refinanced mortgages are intended to reduce leverage in the mortgage market, protecting home owners from future defaults. The 
impact  to  housing  markets  will  be  a  measured  reduction  in  home  sale  volumes  as  purchasers  adjust  to  increased  equity 
requirements and higher monthly mortgage payments. 

New home sales increased in 2010 after experiencing strong growth in the first half of the year due in part to the effect of  new 
CMHC equity requirements from February 2010 and strong sales in Ontario and British Columbia from the mid-year introduction 
of  new  HST  rules  on  housing.  Sales  in  the  second  half  of  the  year  moderated.  Forecasts  for  2011  indicate  a  slowing  in  the 
housing market throughout Canada. New home sales are expected to decline to 174,800 units in 2011, down from 186,200 units 
in 2010.   

Existing home sales decreased by 3.9% in 2010 to 447,010. In 2011, sales are expected to decrease to the 400,000 to 440,000 
level, down from the 2005-2009 average of 478,500.  

Overall, the Canadian housing market is expected to remain in balance, with new home sales stabilizing to more normal levels 
against historical averages and existing home sales finding a more stable level, slowing the price increases seen over previous 
years.  

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

MCAN reported net income of $25.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, up from $24.7 million in the prior  year.  
Earnings per share were $1.76 compared to $1.73 in the prior year, an increase of 2%.   

Net Investment Income 

(in thousands) 

Investment Income 
 Mortgage interest 
 Interest on loans and investments 
 Securitization income 
 Fees   
 Equity income from MCAP Commercial LP 
 Interest on cash and cash equivalents 
 Marketable securities 
 Gain on sale of mortgages 

Financial Expenses 
 Term deposit interest and expenses 
 Mortgage expenses  
 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 

2010 

2009 

2008 

$   25,828 
2,507 
3,949 
5,561 
3,743 
230 
31 
- 
41,849 

7,619 
2,921 
(387) 
10,153 

$  27,420 
3,878 
7,558 
8,024 
1,456 
234 
- 
- 
48,570 

13,133 
2,761 
2,035 
17,929 

$  33,429 
5,617 
7,761 
5,051 
3,025 
1,109 
(97) 
5,326 
61,221 

20,684 
3,524 
931 
25,139 

Net Investment Income  

$  31,696 

$  30,641 

$  36,082 

Net  investment  income  was  $31.7  million  in  2010,  an  increase  of  $1.1  million  from  $30.6  million  in  2009.    The  increase  is 
primarily due to higher spread income, lower provisions for credit losses and an increase in equity income from MCLP in the 
current year, mostly offset by decreases in securitization income and fees.  

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Mortgage  interest  income  decreased by  $1.6  million  from  the prior  year  as a result  of  an $18  million  decrease in the  average 
mortgage portfolio (from $375 million in 2009 to $357 million in 2010) and a decrease in the average mortgage yield to 7.22% in 
2010 from 7.48% in 2009.  The decrease in the overall portfolio yield was largely driven by the decrease in discount income from 
MCAN’s  acquired  mortgage  portfolios,  although  their  impact  was  partially  offset  by  an increase  of  0.20%  in the  yield  on the 
regular mortgage portfolio.   

The  mortgages  in  the  acquired  portfolios  have  higher  effective  yields  than  those  in  our  regular  portfolio,  as  they  have  been 
acquired at a discount to their par values.  The portion of the discount that we expect to recover is amortized into income over the 
remaining term of the respective mortgages.  Upon the payout of a mortgage, the remaining unamortized discount is recognized 
as income.     

Although we do not recognize interest income on impaired mortgages, we include interest owing but not accrued in the mortgage 
yield  calculation  to  accurately  represent  the  underlying  portfolio.    During  the  year,  impaired  mortgage  interest  income  not 
recognized was $1.2 million.  The mortgage yield would have decreased by 0.33% to 6.89% if this amount was excluded from 
the mortgage yield calculation. 

During the year, we realized $3.7 million (2009  - $4.6 million) relating to the partial recovery  of purchase price discounts on 
MCAN’s acquired portfolios, included in mortgage interest income.  We also received $2.3 million (2009  - $4.9 million) of fees 
from MCLP from a profit sharing arrangement relating to the discounted mortgage portfolios acquired by MCLP.   

Interest  on  loans  and  investments  decreased  by  $1.4  million  from  the  prior  year  as  a  result  of  a  significantly  lower  average 
portfolio balance in the current year.   

We  securitize  insured  mortgages  through  the  Canada  Mortgage  Bonds  (“CMB”)  program.    Securitization  income  from  the 
current and prior years is as follows: 

(in thousands) 

Gain on securitization  
Residual securitization income - fair value changes 
Residual securitization income - other components 
Write-down of interest-only strips 

2010 

2009 

$ 

$ 

75 
(1,714) 
5,588 
- 
3,949 

$ 

$ 

6,410 
(2,350) 
4,733 
(1,235) 
7,558 

The up-front gain from securitization decreased significantly in the current year, as we only securitized $28 million of mortgages 
in 2010 compared to $836 million in 2009.  In general, fair value changes in the interest rate swaps largely offset those in  the 
interest-only strips, however significant fluctuations in the forward rate curve during both years had a negative impact to income.  
Other components of residual securitization income increased over the prior year due to an increase in refinancing and  renewal 
gains.   

During 2009, a net write-down of $1.2 million was recorded on the outstanding interest-only strips.  To the time of the write-
down,  the  prepayment  level  of  CMB  mortgages  was  significantly  higher  than  anticipated  and  decreased  expected  future  cash 
flows, as the assets in which principal collections are reinvested generally yield less than the securitized mortgages.  As part of 
the write-down, we revised our assumptions regarding mortgage prepayment levels to reflect actual activity to date. 

Fees decreased  by  $2.5  million  over  2010,  primarily  due  to  the  decrease  noted  above  in  fees  received  from  MCLP  related to 
profit sharing on its discounted mortgage portfolios.  Fees also include commitment, extension, renewal and letter of credit  fees 
earned on our mortgage portfolio. 

Equity income of $3.7 million from our ownership in MCLP increased significantly from $1.5 million in the prior year due to  
gains on sale of certain financial and other assets. 

Term deposit interest and expenses decreased by $5.5 million from 2009 as a result of a decrease in the average term deposit rate 
to 1.86% in 2010 from 3.12% in 2009 and a $28 million decrease in the average term deposit balance to $344 million in 2010 
from $372 million in 2009.  The decrease in the average term deposit rate from the prior year is a result of the funding rate on 
new term deposits being lower than that of the maturing term deposits despite recent increases in the prime rate. 

Mortgage expenses, consisting primarily of mortgage servicing expenses, were $2.9 million in 2010 compared to $2.8 million in 
the prior year. 

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Credit Quality 

Provisions for credit losses in the current and prior years were as follows: 

(in thousands) 

Mortgages - general provision (recovery) 
Mortgages - specific provision (recovery) 
Loans and investments - general provision (recovery) 
Other provisions 
Securitization investments - write-down 

2010 

1,090 
(1,536) 
(141) 
200 
- 
(387) 

$ 

$ 

2009 

(497) 
2,618 
(186) 
- 
100 
2,035 

$ 

$ 

General provision activity in the current and prior years is consistent with the respective changes in the balances of mortga ges, 
loans and investments that attract an allowance for credit loss. 

During the year, we recorded a $200,000 provision relating to our pro-rata share of expected losses pursuant to an indemnity on 
the underlying assets of a residential construction loan securitization program. 

Specific provision activity for the current and prior years was as follows: 

(in thousands) 

Residential construction 
   Full reversal of existing allowance 
   Net increase of existing allowances 
Uninsured single family 

2010 

2009 

$ 

$ 

(2,000) 
273 
191 
(1,536) 

$ 

$ 

- 
2,727 
(109) 
2,618 

During 2010, we reversed a previously recorded $2.0 million allowance on a residential construction loan upon its payout in full 
with no principal loss.  Prior year activity included the initial recording of the aforementioned $2.0 million allowance, in  addition 
to two other residential construction loan allowances totalling $727,000.  

Mortgage write-offs were 1.8 basis points ($66,000) on average mortgage balances, compared to 5.2 basis points ($194,000) in 
the prior year.   

Impaired mortgages as a percentage of total mortgages (net of specific allowances) are as follows:   

(in thousands) 

Residential construction 
Uninsured single family 

December 31 
2010 

December 31 
2009 

$ 

$ 

9,892 
2,939 
12,831 

$ 

$ 

15,815 
1,356 
17,171 

3.06% 

5.81% 

Impaired  mortgages  decreased  significantly  during  2010,  mostly  due  to  the  payout  of  the  residential  construction  loan  noted 
above.  We continue to proactively monitor loan arrears and take prudent steps to collect overdue accounts.   Although impaired 
mortgages  decreased  over  2009,  total  mortgage  arrears  were  unchanged  at  $31  million.    While  total  mortgage  arrears  have 
remained stable, the composition has shifted towards single family mortgages, which generally require a shorter time frame to 
resolve than residential construction loans. 

Operating Expenses 

(in thousands) 

Salaries and benefits 
General and administrative 

2010 

2009 

2008 

$ 

$ 

 2,711 
3,620 
6,331 

$ 

$ 

2,587 
3,312 
5,899 

$ 

$ 

2,226 
3,508 
5,734 

Operating expenses increased by $432,000 over the prior year, primarily due to higher professional fees. 

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Income Taxes 

(in thousands) 

Provision (recovery) against income 
Charge (recovery) to retained earnings 

2010 

$ 

$ 

- 
3,451 
3,451 

2009 

 - 
(679) 
(679) 

$ 

$ 

2008 

$ 

$ 

-  
6,059 
6,059 

We have taken the position that it is more likely than not that sufficient dividends will be paid to shareholders in future periods to 
recover current and future taxes.  As a result of this, we charge (recover) our current and future tax liabilities directly to retained 
earnings.  The provision for taxes recorded in the consolidated statements of income relates to taxes that cannot be recovere d 
from the payment of future dividends.   

During 2010, there was a significant tax charge to retained earnings, as  a result of a substantial increase in the magnitude of the 
March 31, 2011 dividend compared to 2010.  A future tax liability arose since this dividend had not yet been paid as of year -end, 
but  was  deductible  from  2010  taxable  income.    As  at  December  31,  2010,  this  liability  was  significantly  higher  than  the 
corresponding liability from the prior year due to the comparatively higher March 2011 dividend, which led to the significant  tax 
charge during the year.  The prior year recovery of taxes was also primarily due to the decrease in the corresponding March 31st 
dividend, partially offset by a future tax charge that arose from new CMB issuances in 2009. 

Cash Flows  

Operating activities provided cash flows of $30 million in 2010 and provided $23 million in 2009.  The increase was a result of 
higher CMB-related net cash inflows in the current year. 

Investing activities used cash flows of $75 million in 2010 and provided $94 million in 2009.  The increase was due to significant 
net  mortgage  outflows  in  2010  compared  to  significant  inflows  in  2009,  partially  offset  by  substantial  net  securitization 
investment inflows in 2010.   

Financing activities provided cash flows of $45 million in 2010 and used $85 million in 2009.  There was a net term deposit 
inflow in 2010 compared to a net outflow in 2009.  

Summary of Three Year Results of Operations 

In 2010, net income remained strong, increasing by $623,000 over 2009 although the composition was substantially different.  
Positive variances in 2010 included higher spread income, significantly lower provisions for credit losses (primarily due to the 
reversal of a significant specific mortgage allowance) and a significant increase in equity income from MCLP.  Conversely, there 
were significant decreases in fees and securitization income, while operating expenses increased over 2009. 

Net  income  in  2009  decreased  by  $5.6  million  from  2008.    Our  profitability  remained  strong  as  a  result  of  significant 
securitization income and income from the acquired portfolios.  The one-time gains from sale of mortgage in 2008 and the higher 
provisions for losses in 2009 comprised the majority of the decrease. 

SUMMARY OF FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS  

The Company reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 of $6.1 million ($0.42 per share), compared to $6.1 
million ($0.43 per share) a year earlier as follows:  

(in thousands, except for per share amounts) 
For the Quarters Ended December 31 

Net investment income  
Operating expenses 
Income before income taxes 
Provision for income taxes  
Net income  

Basic and diluted earnings per share  
Dividends per share 

2010 

8,102 
2,016 
6,086 
- 
6,086 

0.42 
0.26 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

2009 

8,056 
1,952 
6,104 
- 
6,104 

0.43 
0.26 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

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Net Investment Income 

(in thousands) 
For the Quarters Ended December 31 

Investment Income 
  Mortgage interest 
  Interest on loans and investments 
  Securitization income 
  Fees 
  Equity income from MCAP Commercial LP 
  Interest on cash and cash equivalents 
  Marketable securities 

Financial Expenses 
  Term deposit interest and expenses 
  Mortgage expenses  
  Provision for credit losses 

2010 

2009 

$ 

7,521 
309 
37 
1,382 
1,779 
105 
31 
11,164 

2,134 
882 
46 
3,062 

$ 

7,413 
910 
1,801 
1,893 
523 
34 
- 
12,574 

2,525 
615 
1,378 
4,518 

Net Investment Income 

$ 

8,102 

$ 

8,056 

Net investment income was $8.1 million for the fourth quarter, unchanged from 2009. 

Mortgage interest income increased by $108,000 as the impact of a $64  million increase in the average mortgage portfolio was 
mostly offset by a 1.56% decrease in the average mortgage yield from 8.65% to 7.09%.  Equity income from MCLP increased 
significantly due to a gain on the sale of certain financial and other assets, while securitization income decreased significantly due 
to an increase in negative mark-to-market adjustments.  Interest on loans and investments and fee income also decreased in the 
current year. 

Term deposit interest and expenses decreased by $391,000 as  a result of a 0.30% decrease in the average term deposit interest 
rate from 2.19% to 1.89%, partially  offset by a $29 million increase in the average outstanding balance.  Provisions for credit 
losses decreased substantially as there was minimal activity in the current year compared to a significant increase to an existing 
specific mortgage allowance in the prior year. 

Operating Expenses 

Operating expenses were $2.0 million for the fourth quarter, unchanged from last year. 

(in thousands) 
For the Quarters Ended December 31 

Salaries and benefits 
General and administrative 

2010 

1,038 
978 
2,016 

$ 

$ 

2009 

933 
1,019 
1,952 

$ 

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA  

(in thousands, except per share amounts) 

2010 

2009 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Q1 

Q2 

Q3 

Q4 

Net investment income  
Operating expenses 
Income before income taxes  
Provision for income taxes 
Net income  

$6,106 
1,308 
4,798 
- 
$4,798 

$7,114 
1,473 
5,641 
- 
$5,641 

$10,374 
1,534 
8,840 
- 
$8,840 

$8,102 
2,016 
6,086 
- 
$6,086 

$7,703 
1,269 
6,434 
- 
$6,434 

$6,875 
1,268 
5,607 
- 
$5,607 

$8,007 
1,410 
6,597 
- 
$6,597 

$8,056 
1,952 
6,104 
- 
$6,104 

Basic and diluted earnings  
  per share 
Dividends per share  
  Regular 
  Extra 
  Total 

$0.33 

$0.40 

$0.61 

$0.42 

$0.45 

$0.39 

$0.46 

$0.43 

$0.26 
0.15 
$0.41 

$0.26 
- 
$0.26 

$0.26 
- 
$0.26 

$0.26 
- 
$0.26 

$0.25 
0.43 
$0.68 

$0.25 
- 
$0.25 

$0.25 
- 
$0.25 

$0.26 
- 
$0.26 

No dividends paid during the past eight quarters have included a capital gains component. 

Quarterly  income  has  been  relatively  stable  for  the  past  eight  quarters.    Securitization  income  and  income  from  the  acquired 
portfolios was strong during 2009 and 2010.  The increase in net income for the third quarter of 2010 over recent quarters was 
primarily due to the reversal of a significant specific mortgage provision upon payout. 

FINANCIAL POSITION 

Total assets were up $72 million from December 31, 2009.  This change consisted of increases of $127 million in mortgages, $7 
million in marketable securities and other investments, $2 million in derivative financial instruments and $2 million in our equity 
investment in MCLP, partially offset by decreases of $60 million in securitization investments and $7 million in loans receivable 
and other investments. 

Assets 

(in thousands) 

2010 

2009 

2008 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages 
Securitization investments 
Loans receivable and other investments  
Equity investment in MCLP 
Derivative financial instruments 
Other assets 

  $  89,373 
6,608 
    422,393 
13,605 
10,079 
20,315 
13,120 
3,209 
  $ 578,702 

15.4% 
1.1 
73.0 
2.4 
1.7 
3.5 
2.3 
0.6 
 100.0% 

  $  89,843 
- 
    295,415 
73,590 
16,885 
17,905 
11,490 
1,555 
  $ 506,683 

17.7% 

           - 
 58.3 
14.5 
3.3 
3.5 
2.3 
0.4 
 100.0% 

  $  58,071 
- 
    393,010 
39,743 
35,624 
18,300 
23,541 
1,865 
  $ 570,154 

10.2% 

           - 
  68.9 
7.0 
6.2 
3.2 
4.2 
0.3 
 100.0% 

Cash  and  cash equivalents include  cash balances  with  banks  and overnight  term  deposits.  These  investments  ensure  adequate 
liquidity to meet maturing term deposit and new mortgage commitments.  Our cash balances were extremely high by historical 
standards  at the  end  of  both  years.    In  2010,  we increased  our  year-end  cash balances  in  anticipation  of  upcoming  significant 
mortgage fundings, while in the prior year we had significant mortgage sales near year end. 

Marketable  securities  include  corporate  bonds,  exchange  traded  funds  and  real  estate  investment  trusts.    We  commenced  the 
purchase of marketable securities in the second half of 2010. 

The composition of our mortgage portfolio as at December 31, 2010 and 2009 was as follows: 

(in thousands) 

Single family uninsured 
Single family insured 
Construction 
Commercial 

  Principal 

 $  180,424 
44,541 
188,297 
13,349 
 $  426,611 

2010 
  Allowance 

Net 

Principal 

2009 
  Allowance 

Net 

  $ 

  $ 

1,386 
- 
2,640 
192 
4,218 

  $  179,038 
44,541 
  185,657 
13,157 
  $  422,393 

  $  127,889 
38,990 
  126,059 
7,207 
  $  300,145 

  $ 

  $ 

874 
- 
3,728 
128 
4,730 

  $  127,015 
38,990 
  122,331 
7,079 
  $  295,415 

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We invest in insured and uninsured single family mortgages in Canada.  We believe that the Canadian residential property market 
continues to exhibit healthy fundamentals. We do not invest in the United States mortgage market.  The uninsured mortgages we 
invest in may not exceed 80% of the value of the real estate securing such loans at the time of funding.  For the purposes of this 
ratio,  value is  the  appraised  value  of  the  property  as  determined by  a  qualified  appraiser  at  the  time  of  funding.    Residential 
mortgages insured by CMHC or Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada may exceed this ratio. 

Uninsured  residential  construction  loans  are  made  to  homebuilders  to  finance  residential  construction  projects.    These  loans 
generally have a floating rate of interest and terms of one to two years.  Our limit on conventional construction loans is 250% of 
regulatory  capital.    Non-residential  construction  loans  may  comprise  up  to  one  half  of  this  limit.    The  maximum  single 
conventional construction loan may not exceed the lesser of $13.5 million or 20% of regulatory capital as per our internal limits.   

Mortgages  increased  by  $127  million  during  2010  (refer  to  Note  5  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements).    The  increase 
consisted  of  increases  of  $63  million  in  construction  loans,  $52  million  in  uninsured  single  family  mortgages,  $6  million  in 
commercial loans and $6 million in insured single family mortgages.  We continue to monitor market conditions closely and have 
continued to be selective in our mortgage approvals.  Consequently, we have observed significant repayments on our uninsured 
single family mortgage portfolio.  In addition, we have been applying minimum rates on renewed and newly funded construction 
loans  where  possible  and  aggressively  managing  the  repayment  of  these loans,  as  they  are  mostly  prime-based  and  have  less 
attractive yields in the current interest rate environment.   

Cyclically  low  interest  rates  have  contributed  to  a  stabilization  of  residential  property  values  across  Canada.    As  economic 
conditions have improved in Canada, we have observed a decline in arrears levels since 2008.  Although still high by historical 
levels, our account management and that of our mortgage servicers continue to be proactive in managing arrears.  We believe that 
these factors will mitigate loan losses.  We continue to regard residential mortgages as a solid investment asset class.  

As at December 31, 2010, we held discounted mortgages with a net discount of $14 million (2009 - $22 million).  We retain 50% 
of any recoveries of that amount, and we pay the remaining 50% to MCLP.  The amount of the discount ultimately recovered is 
dependent on the value of the real estate securing the mortgage, as well as the financial capacity of the borrower.  Additionally, 
these  mortgages  have  maturity  dates  ranging  from  2011  (for  certain  fixed  rate  mortgages)  to  2032  (for  certain  floating  rate 
mortgages).  As such, it is difficult to accurately estimate the timing and quantum of the discount ultimately recovered. 

Securitization investments consist of investments in securitization programs, the interest-only strips from the CMB program and 
insured  mortgage-backed  securities  (refer  to  Note  6  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements).    Securitization  investments 
decreased by $60 million in 2010 primarily due to decreases of $43 million in insured mortgage-backed securities, $9 million in 
investments in securitization programs and $7 million in CMB interest-only strips.  

Loans receivable and other investments (refer to Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements) decreased by $7 million during 
the year, primarily due to the full payout of a significant loan. 

Our largest single investment is our minority interest in MCLP.   We intend to continue to participate in the mortgage origination 
and  servicing  business  through  our  interest  in MCLP.    MCLP  is  an  originator  and  servicer  of  mortgage  loans  for  third  party 
investors in Canada.  We outsource our mortgage and loan origination and servicing to MCLP and other third party servicers. 

Derivative  financial  instruments  at  December  31,  2010  consist  of  interest  rate  swaps  relating  to the  CMB  program.    We  have 
entered into “pay-floating, receive-fixed” swaps to hedge against interest rate risk on reinvested CMB principal collections.   

Other assets include capital assets, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable and deferred costs.  

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

(in thousands) 

2010 

2009 

2008 

2009 

2008 

Change from 

Liabilities 
  Term deposits 
  Securitization liabilities 
  Accounts payable and accrued charges 
  Future taxes payable 

Shareholders’ equity 
  Share capital 
  Contributed surplus 
  Retained earnings 
  Accumulated other comprehensive income  

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  $ 421,061 
7,000 
10,809 
10,463 
    449,333 

  $ 360,744 
5,048 
11,001 
7,011 
    383,804 

  $ 426,663 
7,095 
12,186 
7,601 
    453,545 

  $  60,317 
1,952 
(192) 
3,452 
65,529 

  $ 

(5,602) 
(95) 
  (1,377) 
2,862 
(4,212) 

    100,112 
510 
26,956 
1,791 
    129,369 
  $ 578,702 

98,490 
510 
22,165 
1,714 
    122,879 
  $ 506,683 

97,493 
510 
17,313 
1,293 
    116,609 
  $ 570,154 

1,622 
- 
4,791 
77 
  6,490 
  $  72,019 

2,619 
- 
9,643 
498 
12,760 
8,548 

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Term deposit liabilities increased by $60 million during the year, comparable to the change in assets.   

Securitization  liabilities  relate  to  CMB  interest-only  strips  in  liability  positions,  discussed  below  in  the  “CMB  Program” 
disclosure. 

Total shareholders’ equity of $129 million increased by $6.5 million from December 31, 2009.  The increase is primarily due to 
the significant excess of 2010 net income ($25.4 million) over dividends declared ($17.1 million).  Since we are able to deduct 
dividends  paid  up  to  90  days  after  year-end  from  taxable  income,  a  year-end  disconnect  may  occur  between  these  two 
components of retained earnings.  The balance of 2010 taxable income, which was high by historical standards, will not be pai d 
out  as  dividends  to  shareholders  until  March  31,  2011.    In  addition,  there  are  generally  differences  between  income  for 
accounting purposes and taxable income.  We issued $833,000 of new common shares on a quarterly basis under the dividend 
reinvestment plan at the average closing price for the 20 days preceding such issues, and issued $789,000 of new common shares 
through  the  Executive  Share  Purchase  Plan  the  (“Share  Purchase  Plan”).    There  was  also  a  $3.5  million  charge  to  retained 
earnings related to current and future income taxes and a $77,000 increase in accumulated other comprehensive income. 

CMB PROGRAM 

We participate in the CMB program, which involves the securitization of insured single family and multi family mortgages.  We  
participate in the CMB program with MCLP and a private company.  For accounting purposes, we recognize an up-front gain on 
securitization, and at that time we recognize an interest-only strip, which is a retained interest in the securitized mortgages.  The 
interest-only strips consist of the discounted value of future mortgage interest, principal reinvestment interest receipts and penalty 
income  less  coupon  interest payments.    We  also  recognize  liabilities  for  future  mortgage  servicing  and  other  costs,  which  we 
subcontract to MCLP and the private company that participates in the CMB program.  For tax purposes, we recognize CMB-
related income on the cash basis, wherein the payment of upfront CMB expenses is a deduction from taxable income at the date 
of issuance, and the ongoing collection of net CMB cash flows is recognized in taxable income as received over the duration of 
the  issuance.    In  the early  years  of  a  CMB issuance, taxable  income  is significantly  lower than accounting  income  due  to the 
absence  of  an  upfront  gain  on  securitization  for  tax  purposes  to  offset  upfront  cash  requirements.    However,  taxable  income 
significantly  exceeds accounting  income  in  the later  years  of  a  CMB  issuance,  in  line  with the receipt  of  ongoing  CMB  cash 
flows such as mortgage interest and principal reinvestment interest.     

In addition, we earn residual securitization income, which includes the net yield earned on the interest -only strips and the CMB 
liabilities, refinancing and renewal gains, interest rate swap receipts (payments) and fair value changes in the i nterest-only strips 
and interest rate swaps. 

During the year, we securitized $28 million of mortgages through the CMB program compared to $836 million in the prior year.  
We recorded $499,000 of interest-only strips and $83,000 of liabilities on the respective closing dates. 

As part of the CMB program, we enter into “pay-floating, receive-fixed” interest rate swaps.  The purpose of these swaps is to 
hedge interest rate risk on the interest-only strips.  We receive interest on reinvested CMB principal collections, the discounted 
future value of which is included in the interest-only strips.  Changes in the fair market value of the interest rate swaps generally 
offset the changes in the fair value of the interest-only strips. 

In March 2010, OSFI released a final advisory with respect to the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) 
rules regarding securitization on regulatory capital ratios, since IFRS rules regarding securitization require assets and liabilities 
that  are  subject  to  securitization  to  be  reflected  as  on-balance  sheet  items.   The  advisory  indicated  that  any  on-balance  sheet 
assets  and  liabilities  recognized  from  securitization  transactions  (including  insured  mortgages  that  are  securitized  through  the 
CMB  program)  were  required  to  be  included  in  the  calculation  of  a  regulated  financial  institution’s  regulatory  capital  ratios. 
 Pursuant  to  these  guidelines,  we  are  required  to  include  any  assets  and  liabilities  recognized  from  securitization  transactions 
undertaken  after  June  30,  2010  in  the  calculation  of  our  regulatory  capital  ratios  under  IFRS.   Consequently,  our  future 
participation in securitization transactions, namely through our participation in the CMB program, was significantly reduced  at 
this  time  from  historical  participation  levels  in  order  for  us  to  comply  with  our  regulatory  capital  ratios.   Although  we  are 
reviewing  potential alternative structures and arrangements  that may  permit  our  continued participation in the  CMB  program, 
there  can  be  no  assurance  that  any  such  alternative  structures  or  arrangements  will  be  available  on  commercially  reasonable 
terms, or can be implemented in a timely manner.   

PERFORMANCE CHARTS 

Shareholder Return 

The following graph compares MCAN’s cumulative total shareholder return (assuming an investment of $100 on December 31, 
2005 on its common shares during the period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index 
(Total Return) and the S&P/TSX Financial Services Index (Total Return), assuming reinvestment of all dividends. 

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MCAN 
TSX  
TSX Financial Services 
Note:  Dividends declared on MCAN’s common shares are assumed to be reinvested at the closing price on the payment date. 

Dec 31 
2005 
100 
100 
100 

Dec 31 
2006 
132 
117 
118 

Dec 31 
2007 
127 
129 
117 

Dec 31 
2008 
129 
86 
75 

Dec 31 
2009 
219 
117 
110 

Dec 31 
2010 
244 
137 
119 

Compound 
Annual 
Growth 
19.5% 
6.5% 
3.5% 

Ten Year Financial Summary  

(in thousands, except per share amounts) 

    $ 

Net 
Income 
25,365 
24,742 
30,348 
14,843 
15,211 
14,116 
11,601 
8,247 
5,430 
6,795 

$ 

Earnings 
  Per Share 
1.76 
1.73 
2.14 
1.12 
1.23 
1.18 
1.12 
0.84 
0.58 
0.85 

  Dividends  
  Per Share 
1.19 
  $ 
1.44 
0.96 
1.00 
1.18 
0.97 
1.11 
0.68 
0.68 
0.68 

  $ 

Total 
Assets 
578,702 
506,683 
  570,154 
  557,425 
  498,107 
  434,369 
  454,365 
  369,477 
  327,059 
  222,397 

As at December 31 
Shareholders’ 
Equity 
 $     129,369 
122,879 
116,609 
  103,007 
84,611 
81,164 
74,965 
61,741 
58,383 
48,149 

Market 
Capitalization 
  $  200,249  
194,766  
129,438 
140,416 
141,052 
116,918 
103,374 
83,747 
80,293 
72,656 

2010 
2009 
2008 
2007 
2006 
2005 
2004 
2003 
2002 
2001 

DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE 

The authorized share capital of the Company consists of an unlimited number of common shares with no par value.  At December 
31,  2010,  there  were  14,447,743  common  shares  outstanding.    At  March  4,  2011,  there  were  14,461,305  common  shares 
outstanding.  For additional information related to share capital, refer to Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements.  

DIVIDEND POLICY AND RECORD  

Our dividend policy is to pay out substantially all of our taxable income to our shareholders.  As a MIC under the Tax Act, we 
can deduct dividends paid to shareholders during the year and within 90 days thereafter from income for tax purposes.  We pay 
out substantially all of our taxable income to shareholders, whereas other financial institutions generally pay out only a portion of 
their taxable income to their shareholders.  These dividends are taxable in the shareholders’ hands as interest.  In addition , a MIC 
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can pay  certain capital gains dividends which are taxed as capital gains in the shareholders’ hands.  We intend to continue to 
declare dividends on a quarterly basis.  

Dividends per share over the past three years are as follows: 

Fiscal Period 

First Quarter - Regular Dividend 
First Quarter - Extra Dividend 
Second Quarter 
Third Quarter 
Fourth Quarter  

Taxable Dividends 
Capital Gains Dividends  

2010 

$  0.26 
0.15 
0.26 
0.26 
0.26 
$  1.19 

$  1.19 
- 
$  1.19 

2009 

0.25 
0.43 
0.25 
0.25 
0.26 
1.44 

1.44 
- 
1.44 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2008 

0.23 
- 
0.23 
0.25 
0.25 
0.96 

0.85 
0.11 
0.96 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

The Board of Directors declared a first quarter dividend of $1.00 per share to be paid March 31, 2011 to shareholders of record as 
of March 2, 2011.  The dividend comprises the regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share (increased from $0.26 per share) and 
a $0.73 per share extra dividend.   

The March 2011 extra dividend is required to pay out the balance of taxable income to shareholders.  In 2010, taxable income 
was comparable to income for accounting purposes.  In 2009, accounting income significantly exceeded taxable income as we 
recognized $6.4 million of upfront gains from securitization for accounting purposes.  The associated taxable income is earned 
throughout the duration of the issuance.   

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS  

We  commit  to  fund  mortgages  to  borrowers  in  advance  of  funding  at  agreed  upon  interest  rates.    Substantially  all  of  these 
commitments relate to floating rate construction loans.  At December 31, 2010, outstanding commitments for future fundings of 
mortgages intended for our portfolio were $200 million. 

Off balance sheet arrangements relating to the CMB program are discussed in the “CMB Program” section above. 

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS  

We have contractual obligations to make principal and interest payments on term deposits and an operating lease.  In addition, we 
have outstanding commitments for future fundings of mortgages intended for our own portfolio, as discussed above. 

As part of the CMB program, we are required to pay servicing expenses on the securitized mortgages and other ongoing costs. 

(in thousands) 

Term deposits 
Operating lease 
Mortgage fundings 
CMB obligations 

   Less than 
    one year 

  One to five
years 

    Over five 
years  

  $  311,408 
263 
    179,710 
908 
  $  492,289 

  $  109,653 
724 
19,968 
1,442 
  $  131,787 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Total 

  $  421,061 
987 
    199,678 
2,350 
  $  624,076 

We outsource our mortgage and loan origination and servicing.  We continue to pay servicing expenses as long as the mortgages  
and loans remain on our balance sheet.   

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES 

In 2010, we purchased certain corporate services from MCLP in the amount of $433,000, purchased certain mortgage origination 
and administration services from MCLP in the amount of $2.8 million and received fees of $3.7 million from MCLP.  Corporate 
services include  premises and systems.    The  fees received  from  MCLP  include  commitment,  extension, renewal  and letter  of 
credit fees. We use MCLP’s systems, including networks, subsystems, and general ledger.  We also receive technology support 
from MCLP.     

In 2010, we paid MCLP $4.2 million of fees relating to a profit sharing arrangement on a portfolio of discounted mortgages.  We 
received $2.3 million from MCLP relating to a profit sharing arrangement on a portfolio of discounted mortgages. 

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In 2010, we entered into an arrangement with MCLP to sublease space at 200 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, expiring in 
2014.   

The Company has established the Share Purchase Plan whereby the Board of Directors can approve loans to key personnel for the 
purpose of purchasing the Company’s common shares.   The aggregate number of common shares issued pursuant to the Share 
Purchase Plan may not exceed 480,000, provided that the number of common shares which may be issued pursuant to the Share 
Purchase Plan together with common shares which may be issued pursuant to any other MCAN share compensation agreements 
may  not  exceed  10%  of  the  outstanding  common  shares,  and the  common  shares  which  may  be  issued pursuant to  the Share 
Purchase Plan to any one person may not exceed 5% of the outstanding common shares.   At December 31, 2010, $1,699,000 of 
loans were outstanding.  The maximum authorized loan balance is $1,720,000.  The loans under the Share Purchase Plan bear 
interest  at  prime  plus  1%  and  have  a  five-year  term.    MCAN,  at  its  discretion,  reimburses  officers  the  interest  amount  in 
connection with loans provided pursuant to the Share Purchase Plan.  Additional information related to the Share Purchase Plan is 
included in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements and in our Management Information Circular dated March 25, 2011.  

In 2010, we established a Deferred Share Units Plan (the “DSU Plan”) whereby the Board of Directors granted units under the 
DSU Plan to the President and Chief Executive Officer (the “Participant”).  Each unit is equivalent in value to one common share 
of  the  Company.  Following  his  retirement/termination  date,  the  Participant  is  entitled  to  receive  cash  for  each  unit.    The 
individual  unit  value  is  based  on  the  average  market  value  of  the  Company’s  common  shares  for  the  five  days  preceding  the 
retirement/termination  date.    The  Participant  was  granted  30,000  units  under  the  DSU  Plan  during  2010.    In  addition,  the 
Participant  is  entitled  to  receive  dividend  distributions  in  the  form  of  additional  units.   The  underlying  units  follow  a  graded 
vesting schedule over three years.  All dividends paid prior to July 6, 2014 vest as at July 6, 2014.  All dividends paid after July 
6, 2014 vest immediately.   As at December 31, 2010, no units had yet vested.  

We recognize compensation expenses associated with the DSU Plan in line with the graded vesting schedule.  The compensation 
expense recognized in 2010 related to the DSU Plan was $128,000, included in salaries and benefits.  As at December 31, 2010, 
the accrued DSU Plan liability was $128,000, included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.   

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 

We derive our net investment income from the investment of our equity and the difference or spread between amounts earned on 
our assets and the cost of the term deposits that we issue to fund  such assets.  As a MIC under the Tax Act, we are limited to a 
liabilities to capital ratio of 5:1 (or an assets to capital ratio of 6:1), based on our non-consolidated balance sheet measured at its 
tax  value.    As  a  loan  company  under  the  Trust  and  Loan  Companies  Act  (the  “Trust  Act”),  OSFI  regulates  our  consolidated 
regulatory  assets  to  capital  and  has  granted  us  a  maximum  consolidated  regulatory  assets  to  capital  ratio.    We  borrow  to  the 
extent that we are satisfied that the borrowing and additional investments will increase our overall profitability.   

OSFI has issued guidelines to federally regulated companies for capital adequacy, which include meeting a minimum regulatory 
capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 10% for Total capital and 7% for Tier 1 capital.  To December 31, 2010, our internal target 
minimum Tier 1 and Total capital ratios were both 15%.  As at February 17, 2011, the Board of Directors increased both internal 
target minimums to 20%. 

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Our income tax assets and capital, regulatory assets and capital, and maximum assets and ratios over the past three years are as 
follows:  

December 31 (dollar amounts in thousands) 

2010 

2009 

2008 

Tax Act Test 
  Income Tax Assets 
  Income Tax Capital 
  Income Tax Assets to Capital ratio 
  Maximum Assets (non-consolidated) 
  Maximum Assets to Capital ratio 

Regulatory Test (OSFI) 
  Regulatory Assets 
  Regulatory Capital 
  Regulatory Assets to Capital ratio 

Total Regulatory Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ratio 
Minimum Total Regulatory Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ratio 

Tier 1 Regulatory Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ratio 
Minimum Tier 1 Regulatory Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets ratio 

$ 555,360 
$ 126,374 
4.39 
$ 758,244 
6.00 

$ 595,473 
$ 120,534 
4.94 

  22.06% 
  10.00% 

  22.10% 
7.00% 

$ 488,024 
$ 120,732 
4.04 
$ 724,392 
6.00 

$ 508,351 
$ 110,231 
4.61 

  27.47% 
  10.00% 

  27.75% 
7.00% 

$ 551,589 
$ 115,998 
4.76 
$ 695,988 
6.00 

$ 578,124 
$ 107,991 
5.35 

  23.69% 
  10.00% 

  24.09% 
7.00% 

We are limited to the lowest maximum assets amount in the above two asset tests, and the maximum leverage permitted under the 
Tax Act is more constraining on the Company than the regulatory assets to capital ratio mandated by OSFI.   We manage our 
assets to a level of 5.75 times capital on a tax basis to provide a prudent cushion between the maximum and total actual assets. 

We  fund the  majority  of  our  investments  through  the issue  of  term  deposits  eligible  for  CDIC  deposit  insurance  with  varying 
maturities  in  certain  provinces  of  Canada.    We  do  not  use  capital  markets  (including  asset-backed  commercial  paper)  for 
liquidity. 

In  order to  promote  a  more resilient  banking  sector and strengthen  global  capital  standards, the  Basel  Committee  on  Banking 
Supervision (“BCBS”) proposed significant enhancements and capital reforms to the current framework. The revised framework, 
referred  to  as  Basel  III,  will  be  effective  January  1,  2013  and  provides  lengthy  periods  for  transitioning  numerous  new 
requirements. 

Significant Basel III reforms include the following: 

Introducing a new minimum common equity ratio (the “Common Equity Tier 1 ratio”).  Financial institutions will be 
required to meet the new Common Equity Tier 1 ratio standard during a transition period beginning January 1, 2013 
and ending on January 1, 2019.  The minimum requirement, which includes a conservation buffer, increases during the 
transition period. 

Increasing  the  minimum  Tier  1  capital  and  Total  capital  ratios.  These increases  will  also  be  phased-in  commencing 
January 1, 2013 with financial institutions expected to meet the new standards through a transition period ending on 
January 1, 2019. 

Introducing a new global leverage ratio to address balance sheet leverage. The BCBS will be monitoring and refining 
this new ratio between 2011 and 2017 before its final implementation in 2018.  

We  maintain prudent  capital planning  practices to  ensure  that  we  are  adequately  capitalized and  continue  to  satisfy  minimum 
standards and internal targets. Based on our current understanding  of the revised capital requirements proposed by BCBS, we 
expect to satisfy the new requirements ahead of the implementation timelines that have been proposed by BCBS and confirmed 
by OSFI.  

For additional information on our capital management, refer to Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS 

The majority of our consolidated balance sheet consists of financial instruments, and the majority of net income is derived from 
the related income, expenses, gains and losses.  Financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, 
mortgages, securitization investments, loans receivable and other investments, term deposits and derivative financial instruments, 
which are discussed throughout this MD&A. 

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The use of financial instruments exposes us to interest rate, credit, liquidity and market risk.  A discussion of these risks  and how 
these risks are managed is found under “Risk Management” below.  

Information  on  the  financial  statement  classification  and  amounts  of  income,  expenses,  gains  and  losses  associated  with  the 
instruments  are  located  in  the  Results  from  Operations  and  Financial  Position  sections  of  this  MD&A.    Information  on  the 
determination of the fair market value of financial instruments is located in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section 
of this MD&A. 

LIQUIDITY 

We closely monitor our liquidity position to ensure that we have sufficient cash to meet liability obligations as they become due.  
The Investment Committee of the Board (“ICB”) is responsible for the review and approval of liquidity policies.  The Asset an d 
Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for liquidity  management.  To December 31, 2010, we maintained a 
standard  level  of  liquid  investments  and  credit  facilities  of  at  least  20%  of  term  deposits  maturing  within  100  days.    As  at 
February 17, 2011, this standard level was increased to 125%.  In addition, all  single family mortgages are readily marketable 
within a time frame of one to three months, providing us with added flexibility to meet our liquidity needs.  We have access  to 
capital through our ability to issue term deposits eligible for CDIC deposit insurance.  These term deposits also provide us with 
the  ability  to  fund  asset  growth  as  needed.   We  also  have  an  overdraft  banking  facility  in place  to  fund  asset  growth  or  meet 
short-term funding obligations as required.  The overdraft facility is a component of a larger credit facility that also has a portion 
which guarantees letters of credit used to support the obligations of borrowers to municipalities in conjunction with construction 
loans.    We  believe that  our liquidity  position  and  our access  to  capital  markets  support  our  ability  to  meet  current and  future 
commitments.  We are not aware of any contingencies or known events that are likely to materially affect our liquidity positi on. 

Our  liquidity  management  process  includes  a  Liquidity  Risk  Management  Framework  that  incorporates  multi  scenario  stress 
testing.  Results of the stress testing are reported to management on a monthly basis and to the ICB on a quarterly basis. 

The composition of our liquidity ratios over the last three years is as follows: 

As at December 31 

Tier 1 liquidity  
   Cash and cash equivalents 
   Less: cash pledged as collateral 
   Banking facility 

Tier 2 liquidity 
   75% of eligible insured single family mortgages 

2010 

2009 

2008 

  $ 

89,373 
(2,243) 
27,505 
 114,635 

  $ 

89,843 
(1,642) 
30,000 
  118,201 

  $ 

6,476 

6,665 

58,071 
- 
30,000 
88,071 

9,864 

Total liquidity 

  $   121,111 

  $  124,866 

  $ 

97,935 

100 day term deposit maturities 

  $ 

67,002   

  $    111,125 

  $  131,696 

Liquidity ratios 
   Tier 1 liquidity to 100 day term deposit maturities 
   Total liquidity to 100 day term deposit maturities 

171% 
181% 

  106% 
112% 

67% 
74% 

We  have  established and  maintain liquidity  policies  which  meet  the  standards  set  under  the  Trust  Act  and  any  regulations  or 
guidelines issued by OSFI. 

A further analysis of our liquidity risks is found under “Risk Management” below. 

RISK FACTORS 

The shaded areas of this MD&A represent a discussion of risk factors and risk management policies and procedures relating to 
credit, market and liquidity risks as required under the CICA Handbook section 3862, Financial Instruments - Disclosures, which 
permits these specific disclosures to be included in the MD&A. Therefore, the shaded areas presented on pages  16 to 20 of this 
MD&A form an integral part of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

We  are  exposed  to  a  number  of  risks  that  can  adversely  affect  our  ability  to  achieve  our  business  objectives  or  execute  our 
business strategies, and which may result in a loss of earnings, capital or reputation.  The risks identified by MCAN may not  be 
the only risks faced by the Company.  Other risks of which the Company is not aware or which the Company currently deems to 
be immaterial may surface and have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, results from operations and financial 
condition.  

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The significant risks to which we are exposed are as follows:   

Credit Risk 

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss resulting from the failure of a counterparty, for any reason, to fully honour its financial or 
contractual obligations to the Company,  primarily arising from our mortgage and lending activities.  Fluctuations in real estate 
values may increase the risk of default and may also reduce the net realizable value of the collateral property to the Compan y.  
These  risks  may  result  in  defaults  and  credit  losses,  which  may  result  in  a  loss  of  earnings.    Credit  losses  occur  when  a 
counterparty fails to meet its obligations to the Company and the value realized on the sale of the underlying security deteriorates 
below the carrying amount of the exposure.   

Liquidity Risk 

Liquidity risk is the risk that cash inflows, supplemented by assets readily convertible to cash, will be insufficient to honour all 
cash outflow commitments (both on and off-balance sheet) as they come due.  The failure of borrowers to make regular mortgage 
payments increases the uncertainties associated with liquidity management, notwithstanding that we may eventually collect the 
amounts  outstanding,  which  may  result  in  a  loss  of  earnings  or  capital,  or  have  an  otherwise  adverse  effect  on  our  financial 
condition and results of operations.   

Interest Rate Risk 

Interest rate risk is the potential impact of changes in interest rates on our earnings and net equity.  Interest rate risk arises when 
our assets and liabilities, both on and off-balance sheet, have mismatched repricing dates.  Changes in interest rates where we 
have mismatched repricing dates may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.  In addition, 
interest rate risk may arise when changes in the underlying interest rates on assets do not match changes in the interest rates on 
liabilities.  This potential mismatch may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. 

Our exposure to interest rate risk is discussed further in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements. 

Economic Conditions 

The Canadian economy continued to demonstrate strength in 2010, as evidenced by growth in both gross domestic product and 
employment.    Cyclically  low  interest  rates  contributed  to  the  stabilization  of  the  housing  market.  We  expect  the  economy  to 
remain stable in 2011, however housing sales are expected to decline in all key markets as a result of lower levels of invent ory 
for  new  homes  that  require  an  extended  timeline  to  move  through  the  construction  process.   Resales  are  expected  to  decline 
slightly as a result of recent changes to CMHC mortgage insurance rules. 

Higher  interest  rates  or  a  decline  in  general  economic  conditions  could  cause  default  rates  to  increase  as  creditworthiness 
decreases for borrowers who are more highly leveraged or as unemployment increases.  This decline could negatively affect our  
net income.    In  addition,  a  general  decline  in  economic  conditions  could  slow  the  pace  of  housing  sales  and  adversely  affect 
growth in the single family mortgage market, which could adversely affect our ability to grow our mortgage portfolio. 

Regulatory Risk 

Changes in laws and regulations, including interpretation or implementation, could affect the Company by limiting the products 
or services that we can provide and increasing the ability of competitors to compete with our products and services.  Also, a ny 
failure by the Company to comply with applicable laws and regulations could result in sanctions and financial penalties which 
could adversely impact our earnings and damage our reputation. 

Market Risk 

Market risk is the exposure to adverse changes in the value of financial assets.  For the Company, market risk factors include 
price risk on marketable securities, interest rates, real estate values, commodity prices and foreign exchange rates, among others.  
Any  changes  in these  market risk  factors  may  negatively  affect  the  value  of  our  financial  assets,  which  may  have  an  adverse 
effect  on  our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.    We  do  not  undertake  trading  activities  as  part  of  our  regular 
operations,  and  therefore  are  not  exposed  to  risks  associated  with  activities  such  as  market  making,  arbitrage  or  proprietary 
trading.   

Monetary Policy 

Our earnings are affected by the monetary policies of the Bank of Canada. Changes in the supply of money and the general level  
of interest rates could affect our earnings.  Changes in the level of interest rates affect the interest spread between our mortgages, 
loans and investments, securitization investments and term deposits, and as a result impact our net investment income.  Changes 
to monetary policy and in financial markets in general are beyond our control and are difficult to predict or anticipate. 

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Outsourcing Risk 

Outsourcing risk is the risk incurred when we contract out a business function to a service provider instead of performing the 
function ourselves, and the service provider performs at a lower standard than we would have under similar circumstances.  We 
outsource all mortgage and loan origination and servicing to MCLP and other third parties.     

Reliance on Key Personnel 

Our future performance is dependent on the abilities, experience and efforts of our management and other key personnel.  Ther e 
is no assurance that we will be able to continue to attract and retain key personnel, although it remains a key  objective of  the 
Company.  Should any key personnel be unwilling or unable to continue their employment with MCAN, there may be an adverse 
effect on our financial condition and results of operations.  

Competition Risk 

Our operations and income are a function of the interest rate environment and the availability of mortgage products at reasonable 
yields.  The availability of mortgage products for the Company and the yields thereon are dependent on market competition.  In 
the event that we are unable to compete successfully against our current or future competitors, there may be an adverse effect on 
our financial condition and results of operations.  

Operational and Infrastructure Risk 

We are exposed to many types of operational risks that affect all companies.  Such risks include the risk of fraud by employees or 
others, unauthorized transactions by employees, and operational or human error.  We are also exposed to the risk that compute r 
or telecommunication systems could fail, despite efforts to maintain these systems in working order.  Shortcomings or failures in 
internal processes, employees or systems, including any of our financial, accounting or other data processing systems, could  lead 
to financial loss and damage to our reputation.  In addition, despite our contingency plans in place, our ability to conduct business 
may be adversely affected by a disruption in the infrastructure that supports our operations. 

Accuracy and Completeness of Information on Customers and Counterparties 

In  deciding  whether  to  extend  credit  or  enter  into  other  transactions  with  customers  and  counterparties,  we  may  rely  on 
information  furnished  by  them,  including  financial  statements  and  other  financial  information.    We  may  also  rely  on  the 
representations of customers and counterparties as to the accuracy and completeness of that information.  Our financial condition 
and results of operations may be negatively affected to the extent that we rely on financial statements and financial information 
that do not comply with GAAP, that are materially misleading or that do not fairly represent, in all material respects, the financial 
condition and results of operations of the customers and counterparties. 

Environmental Risk 

We  recognize  that  environmental  hazards  are  a  potential  liability.    This  risk  exposure  can  result  from  non-compliance  with 
environmental laws either as principal or lender, which may negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.  
We aim to mitigate this risk by complying with all environmental laws and by applying a rigorous environmental policy to our 
commercial and development lending activities.  

Changes in Laws and Regulations 

Changes to current laws, regulations, regulatory policies or guidelines (including changes in their interpretation, implementation 
or  enforcement),  the  introduction  of  new  laws,  regulations,  regulatory  policies  or  guidelines  or  the  exercise  of  discretionar y 
oversight  by  regulatory  or  other  competent  authorities  including  OSFI,  could  adversely  affect  us,  including  by  limiting  the 
products or services that we provide, restricting the scope of our operations or business lines, increasing the ability of competitors 
to compete with our products and services or requiring us to cease carrying on business.  In addition, delays in the receipt of any 
regulatory  approvals  and  authorizations  that  may  be  necessary  to  the  operation  of  our  business  could  adversely  affect  our 
operations and  financial  conditions.   Our  failure to  comply  with applicable laws  and regulations  could result in sanctions and 
financial penalties that could adversely impact our earnings and damage our reputation.   

Changes in Accounting Standards and Accounting Policies 

We may be subject to changes in the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of our financial 
statements,  including  the  adoption  of  IFRS  for  the  fiscal  year  commencing  January  1,  2011.    These  changes  may  materially 
impact  how  we  record  and  report  our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  and,  in  certain  circumstances,  we  may  be 
required to retroactively apply a new or revised standard that results in our restating prior period financial statements.   

For further details on our conversion to IFRS, refer to “Future Changes in Accounting Policy”. 

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Leverage 

Leverage increases our potential exposure to all risk factors described above.  

No Assurance of Achieving Investment Objectives or Payment of Dividends 

As a result of the risks discussed above, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to achieve its investment objectives 
or be able to pay dividends at targeted or historic levels. The funds available for the payment of dividends to our shareholders 
will vary according to, among other things, the interest and principal payments received in respect of the Company’s investments. 
There can be no assurance that the Company will generate any returns or be able to pay dividends to our shareholders. 

RISK MANAGEMENT 

We operate in changing regulatory and economic environments.  As a result, our management and the Board of Directors are 
particularly diligent in their consideration of issues of risk.  Our goal is not to eliminate risk, as this would result in s ignificantly 
reduced earnings, but rather to be proactive in our assessment and management of risk, as a means to gain a strategic advantage 
and ultimately enhance shareholder value.  

Our senior management is responsible for the quality of processes, policies, procedures and controls and for internal reporting on 
a  day-to-day  basis.    The  Board  of  Directors  is  actively  involved  in  the  risk  management  process,  providing  oversight  and 
guidance  on  an  ongoing  basis  and  at  least  quarterly.    Internal  audit  is  involved  in  the  risk  management  process  to  provide 
validation of its effectiveness, with reports provided to senior management and the Board of Directors. 

As discussed above under “Risk Factors,” we are exposed to various inherent risks, particularly interest rate risk and credit risk.  
We mitigate these risks through investment diversification, and by diligent management of assets and liabilities.   

Credit Risk 

Credit  and  commitment  exposure  is  closely  monitored  through  a  reporting  process  that  includes  a  formal  monthly  review 
involving ALCO and a formal quarterly review involving  the ICB.  Weekly monitoring also takes place through our Operating 
Committee and Capital Commitments Committee, both of which are comprised of Management.   

Our  exposure  to  credit  risk  is  managed  through  risk  management  policies  and  procedures  that  emphasize  the  quality  and 
diversification of our investments.  Our policies establish limits on concentration by asset class, risk rating, geographic region, 
dollar limit and borrower.  We use these policies to assess credit risk and portfolio quality.    All members of management are 
subject to limits on their ability to commit the Company to credit risk.     

We identify potential risk in our mortgage portfolio by way of regular review of market metrics, which are a key component of 
quarterly market reports provided to the Board of Directors.  We also undertake site visits of active mortgages.   Existing risks in 
our mortgage portfolio are identified by arrears reporting, portfolio diversification analysis, annual reviews of large loans and risk 
rating trends of the entire mortgage portfolio.  The aforementioned reporting and analysis provides adequate monitoring of and 
control over our exposure to credit risk.  In the current economic environment, we have increased our monitoring of real estate 
market values for single family mortgages, with independent assessments of value obtained as individual mortgages exceed 90 
days in arrears. 

We assess a credit score and risk rating for all mortgages at the time of underwriting based on the quality of the borrower and the 
underlying  real  estate.    Subsequent  to  the  initial  mortgage  advance,  the  ongoing  monitoring  of  a  mortgage  may  lead  to  the 
downgrading of the status of a mortgage to monitored, in arrears, or impaired. 

We  have  established  a  methodology  for  determining  the  adequacy  of  our  general  allowances.    The  adequacy  of  general 
allowances  is  assessed  periodically,  taking  into  consideration  economic  factors  such  as  employment  and  housing  market 
conditions. 

We record a specific allowance to the extent that the estimated realizable value of a mortgage has decreased below its net book 
value.  Specific allowances include all of the accumulated provisions for credit losses on a particular mortgage.  At December 31, 
2010, we had recorded $1.2 million (2009 - $2.8 million) of specific allowances on our mortgage portfolio (refer to Note 5 to the 
consolidated financial statements). 

Our maximum credit exposure on our individual financial assets is equal to the par value of the respective assets. 

Liquidity Risk 

We closely monitor our liquidity position to ensure that we have sufficient cash to meet liability obligations as they become  due.  
The ICB is responsible for the review and approval of liquidity policies.  To December 31, 2010, we maintained a standard level 
of liquid investments and credit facilities in excess of 20% of term deposits maturing within 100 days.   As at February 17, 2011, 
this standard level was increased to 125%.  In addition, all single family mortgages are readily marketable within a time frame of 

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one to three months, providing us with added flexibility to meet liquidity needs.  We have access to capital through our abil ity to 
issue term deposits eligible for CDIC deposit insurance.  These term deposits also provide us with the ability to fund asset growth 
as  needed.    We  also  maintain  an  overdraft  facility  to  fund  asset growth  or  meet  our  short-term  obligations  as  required.    The 
overdraft facility is a component of a larger credit facility that also has a portion which guarantees letters of credit used to support 
the obligations of borrowers to municipalities in conjunction with construction loans.  The total facility is $50 million, wi th sub-
limits of $30 million for overdrafts and $30 million for letters of credit.  Since our issued letters of credit at December 31, 2010 
were $22 million, the available portion of the credit facility at this date dedicated to overdrafts was $28 million.   

We  believe that  our liquidity  position  and  our  access to  capital markets in  the  form  of  term  deposits  and the banking  facility 
support our ability to meet current and future commitments.   

Management has developed a Liquidity Risk Management Framework that is reviewed and approved annually by the Board of 
Directors.   This  framework  details the daily,  monthly  and  quarterly  analysis  that is  performed  by  management.    Management 
monitors changes in cash and cash requirements on a daily basis and formally reports to ALCO on a monthly basis.  Management 
also completes monthly and quarterly stress testing which is  reviewed by ALCO and the ICB.  Management monitors trends in 
deposit concentration with significant term deposit brokers on a monthly basis. 

Our liquidity position and access to funding support our ability to meet current and future commitments.  Our liquid investments 
and credit facilities were 171% (2009  - 106%) of term deposits maturing within 100 days at December 31, 2010.  For further 
details on our liquid assets and our ability to meet liability obligations, refer to Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements. 

We  have  established and  maintain liquidity  policies  which  meet  the  standards  set  under  the  Trust  Act  and  any  regulations  or 
guidelines issued by OSFI. 

Our sources and uses of liquidity are outlined in the table below.  We manage our net  liquidity surplus/deficit by raising term 
deposits as mentioned above. 

Sources of liquidity 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages 
Securitization investments 
Loans receivable and other 

investments 

Uses of liquidity 
Term deposits 
Securitization liabilities 
Accounts payable and  
  accrued charges 

Within 
3 Months 

3 Months 
To 1 Year 

1 to 5 
Years 

Over 5 
Years 

2010 
Total 

2009 
Total 

$  89,373 
- 
97,033 
18 

  $            - 
- 
  160,687 
- 

$            - 
- 
  142,807 
  10,108 

$            - 
6,608 
21,866 
3,479 

$  89,373 
6,608 
  422,393 
          13,605 

$    89,843 
- 
  295,415 
  73,590 

89 
186,513 

      2,138 
    162,825   

  1,441 
  154,356 

6,411 
38,364 

  10,079 
  542,058 

  16,885 
  475,733 

57,455 
- 

9,075 
66,530 

  253,953 

-   
- 

   253,953 

  109,653 
         7,000 

- 
  116,653 

- 
- 

- 
- 

    421,061 
         7,000 

  360,744 
  5,048 

        9,075 
    437,136 

  10,408 
 376,200 

Net liquidity surplus (deficit) 

$ 119,983 

$  (91,128) 

 $    37,703 

$    38,364 

  $  104,922 

$    99,533 

Off-Balance Sheet  
Unfunded mortgage commitments 

Interest Rate Risk 

$ 19,968 

$  159,742 

  $     19,968 

$              - 

$  199,678 

$    96,173 

We evaluate our exposure to a variety of changes in interest rates across the term spectrum of our assets and liabilities, including 
both parallel and non-parallel changes in interest rates.  By managing and matching the terms of invested assets and term deposits 
so that they offset each other, we seek to reduce the risks associated with interest rate changes, and in conjunction with liqui dity 
management policies, we also manage cash flow mismatches.  ALCO reviews our interest rate exposure on a monthly basis using 
interest rate spread and gap analysis as well as interest rate sensitivity analysis based on various scenarios.  This informati on is 
also formally reviewed by the ICB each quarter.   We do not currently use derivative financial instruments outside of the CMB 
program, however the potential use of such instruments for  our on-balance sheet assets is analyzed and reported to ALCO on a 
monthly basis. 

Ultimately, risk management is controlled at the highest level of the Company.   ALCO reviews and manages these risks on a 
monthly basis.  Our Board of Directors reviews and approves all risk management policies and procedures.  Management reports 
to the Board of Directors on the status of risk management at least quarterly. 

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PEOPLE 

As at December 31, 2010, we had fifteen employees, an increase of one from the prior year.   

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 

Our Chief Compliance Officer ensures that management understands the impact of all relevant legislation affecting the busines s, 
assesses  compliance  with  current  and  pending  legislation  and  works  with  management  to  address  any  gaps  in  policies  and 
procedures.    We  use  a  Legislative  Compliance  Management  System  that  ensures  all  managers  assess  their  compliance  with 
relevant legislation on a quarterly basis.  Senior management liaises with regulators to keep them apprised of Company progress 
and changes to our business.  Our Chief Compliance Officer reports quarterly to the Conduct Review, Corporate Governance & 
Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors.   

INTERNAL AUDIT  

We  outsource  our  Internal  Audit  function  to  Protiviti,  an  independent  risk  consulting  firm.  The  Internal  Audit  function  has 
unrestricted  access to  our  operations,  records,  property  and  personnel,  including  senior  management  and the  Chairman  of  the 
Audit  Committee  of  the  Board  of  Directors  (the  “Audit  Committee”).  Internal  Audit  formulates  an  annual risk-based  plan  for 
approval by the Audit Committee and then undertakes internal audit reviews throughout the year with regular and direct reporting 
to both senior management and the Audit Committee. 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES 

The  notes  to  our  consolidated  financial  statements  provide  detailed  information  on  our  significant  accounting  policies,  the 
method  of  applying  those  policies,  and  the  material  components  of  the  amounts  in  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  and  the 
statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, comprehensive income and cash flows.  The policies discussed below are 
considered  particularly  important,  as  they  require  management  to  make  judgments  involving  estimations.    We  have  control 
procedures to ensure that these policies are applied consistently and that the policies are independently reviewed on at leas t an 
annual basis.  Changes to accounting policies are made only after an appropriate amount of research and discussion has occurred 
and independent advice is obtained.  Estimates are considered carefully and reviewed at an appropriate level within the Company.  
We believe that our estimates of the value of our assets and liabilities are appropriate. 

Financial Instruments 

All  financial  instruments  are  required  to  be  measured  at  fair  value  on  initial  recognition,  except  for  certain  related  party 
transactions, and classified based on management’s intention.  Financial assets are classified as held for trading, held to maturity, 
available  for  sale  or loans and receivables, and  financial liabilities  are  classified  as  held  for  trading  or  other.    Changes  in  the 
unrealized fair value of financial instruments classified as held for trading are recognized to income.  Changes in the unrealized 
fair  value  of  available  for  sale  financial  assets  are  recognized  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income,  except  for  those 
considered to be changes attributable to impairment which are charged to income.  Upon disposal, the cumulative change in fair 
value  is  transferred  to  income.    Other  classifications  are  subsequently  measured  at  amortized  cost.    From  time  to  time,  the 
Company may use derivative and non-derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk.  Hedge accounting is optional, 
and where it can be applied, it requires the Company to document the hedging relationship and to test the effectiveness of the 
hedging item to offset changes in value of the underlying hedged item on an ongoing basis.  At December 31, 2010, the Company 
did not have any hedge accounting relationships.  

For further details on financial instruments, refer to Notes 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13 and 21 to the consolidated financial statements. 

Allowance for Credit Losses 

The allowance for credit losses reduces the carrying value of mortgage assets to provide for an estimate of the principal amounts 
that borrowers may not repay in the future. In assessing the estimated realizable value of assets, we must rely on estimates  and 
exercise judgment regarding matters for which the ultimate outcome is unknown.  A number of factors can affect the amount that 
we  ultimately  collect,  including  the  quality  of  our  own  underwriting  process  and  credit  criteria,  the  diversification  of  the 
portfolio, the underlying security relating to the loans and the overall economic environment.  Specific provisions include all of 
the accumulated provisions for losses on particular assets required to reduce the related assets to estimated realizable valu e.  The 
general provision represents losses that we believe have been incurred but not yet specifically identified.  The general provision is 
established by considering historical loss trends during economic cycles, the risk profile of our current portfolio, estimated losses 
for  the  current  phase  of  the  economic  cycle  and  historic  industry  experience.    Provisioning  rates  depend  on  asset  class,  as 
different classes have varying underlying risks.  Future changes in circumstances could materially affect our future provisions for 
credit losses from those provisions determined in the current year, and there could be a need to increase or decrease the allowance 
for credit losses.   

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

We  complete  a  review  of  all  provisioning  policies  at  least  annually.    We  continue  to  monitor  asset  performance  and  current 
economic  conditions,  focusing  on  any  regionally  specific  issues  to  assess  the  adequacy  of  the  current  provisioning  policies. 
Provisioning rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis. 

Although employment levels across Canada have improved, we continue to observe the effects of employment reductions from 
2008  and  2009,  which  have  resulted  in  higher  arrears  levels.    However,  abnormally  low  interest  rates  have  contributed  to  a 
stabilization  of  residential  property  values  across  Canada.    Economic  growth  and  job  creation  were  evident during  the  fourth 
quarter, and as this trend continues we expect lower mortgage arrears.   

In addition to considering the current economic  conditions, we assessed the probability of default, expected loss as a result  of 
default and the loan exposure at the time of default when establishing our general allowance.  Based on historical trends, our 
current  mortgage  portfolios  are  performing  within  an  acceptable  range  that  required  no  further  adjustment  to  our  allowance 
assumptions.  Our overall arrears trends remained high during 2010, although losses to date have been insignificant.  We continue 
to review our underwriting and credit requirements on a regular basis, and we have taken measures as warranted by changes in 
the market and economic conditions.  

We believe that we have established adequate provisioning rates given the current economic concerns.  Our current provisioning 
rates consider the impact of a decline in real estate values and anticipated default/loss percentages that are suffi cient to offset 
current and historical loss experiences. 

On an ongoing basis, we reassess the fair value of our loans and investments, determined on the basis of expected discounted 
cash flows.  When a decline in value is identified as a result of impairment that is other than temporary, an allowance is recorded 
through the income statement. 

For further details on our accounting policies and balances of the allowances for credit losses, refer to Notes 2, 5 and 7 to the 
consolidated financial statements.    

Securitization  

On  the  closing  date  of  a  CMB  issuance,  we  recognize  an  interest-only  strip,  which  is  a  retained  interest  in  the  securitized 
mortgages.  We require the use of estimates to determine the fair value of the interest-only strips, which  represent the present 
value of expected future cash flows.  As a result of this, estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on net income.  
We  review  the  estimates  used  to  determine  the  fair  value  of  the  interest-only  strips  on  an  ongoing  basis  to  ensure  their 
appropriateness.    For  further  information,  please  refer  to  Note  8  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  which  presents  a 
sensitivity  analysis  of  the  current  fair  value  of  the  interest-only  strips  to  immediate  10%  and  20%  adverse  changes  in  key 
assumptions. 

Discount Income Recognition 

The Company may acquire mortgage portfolios from third parties at fair market value.  A mortgage discount will exist to the 
extent that the fair market value of a mortgage is less than its par value.  The discount is allocated between a valuation reserve 
component and an accretion component.  The valuation reserve component represents the risk of credit loss, while the accretion 
component represents the part of the discount to be recognized to income over time, thereby adjusting the yield on the mortgage 
from its face rate to an effective yield.  The accretion component is amortized to income over the term of the related mortga ge 
through the application of the effective interest rate method.  The valuation  reserve component is only recognized into income 
upon payout, less any realized credit loss. 

Income Taxes  

As a MIC, we can deduct dividends paid to our shareholders from our calculation of taxable income.  We have taken the position 
that it is more likely than not that future dividends will be sufficient to recover current or future income tax liabilities, and as a 
result of this, we charge the related provision for future and current taxes directly to retained earnings.  The provision for income 
taxes  consists  of  various  taxes  that  cannot  be  recovered  from  the  payment  of  future  dividends.    For  further  details  on  our 
accounting policies and balances relating to income taxes, refer to Notes 2 and 16 to the consolidated financial statements.   We 
will continue to proactively monitor on a quarterly basis that this is an appropriate position. 

FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY 

International Financial Reporting Standards 

The  Accounting  Standards  Board  (“AcSB”)  requires  Canadian  public  companies  to  prepare their  interim and annual  financial 
statements in accordance with IFRS relating to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. 

For the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2011, we ceased the use of GAAP and adopted IFRS.  Financial results for the quarter 
ended March 31, 2011 will be presented using IFRS. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

We have recognized that the conversion to IFRS is complex and requires a significant amount of company resources.  As a result 
of this, we engaged a major accounting firm to advise and assist us with identifying accounting treatment differences between 
GAAP and IFRS and to provide education and training.  This engagement has continued to create efficiencies in MCAN’s IFRS 
conversion process. 

Our IFRS conversion plan consists of three key phases, as follows: 

1.  Scoping and diagnostic phase 
2.  Assessment of impact of IFRS differences 
3. 
Implementation of conversion plan 

The  scoping  and  diagnostic  phase,  which  involved  a  high-level  impact  assessment  to  identify  key  areas  impacted  by  the 
conversion to IFRS, has been completed.  We have completed our assessment of the impact of differences between GAAP and 
IFRS on our accounting policies, information systems and business activities.  During 2011, we will complete our assessment of 
the impact of IFRS on our financial reporting and control environment.  We have begun the implementation of our conversion 
plan, which remains on schedule. 

We are monitoring the potential impact of changes to financial reporting processes, internal controls over financial reportin g and 
disclosure  controls  and  procedures.    As  the  implications  of  the  conversion  are  identified,  continual  requirements  for 
infrastructure, expertise, training and education will be assessed.  We will continue to assess the impact of adopting IFRS and 
will update our MD&A disclosures on a quarterly basis to report on the progress of our IFRS plan. 

Most adjustments required as a result of the transition from GAAP to IFRS will be made retrospectively as of January 1, 2010 
based on IFRS applicable at that time.  

The analysis below should not be regarded as a complete list of estimated changes that will result from our transition to IFRS,  
and is  intended to  highlight  those  areas that  we  currently  believe to  be the  most  significant.    Disclosures  will  be  made in  our 
MD&A for the quarter ending March 31, 2011 regarding any significant changes in the adjustments as a result of the completion 
of our transition to IFRS. 

Our assessment of the differences between GAAP and IFRS identified several material differences, as follows: 

  CMB  Program:    The  most  significant  IFRS  difference  for  MCAN  is  the  accounting  for  the  securitization  of  insured 
mortgages  through  our  participation in the  CMB  program.    Based  on  IFRS  as  of  the  date  of  transition,  we  will  no  longer 
account for these transactions as sales of mortgages and will reverse all previously recognized up-front gains on securitization 
through opening retained earnings.  This reversal will be partially offset by mortgage interest income, principal reinvestment 
income and penalty  income less coupon interest expense that would have been recognized from the dates of the respective 
CMB  issuances  to  the  date  of  transition.    Our  IFRS  balance  sheet  will  include  mortgages  securitized  through  the  CMB 
program, assets in which principal repayments have been re-invested and a liability to the Canada Housing Trust (“CHT”).  
On  a  go-forward  basis  under  IFRS,  we  will  recognize  mortgage  interest  income,  principal  reinvestment  income,  penalty 
income and coupon interest expense on the accrual basis, and we will include any future mortgages securitized through the 
CMB program on our balance sheet.   

Under GAAP, and from a general economic perspective, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were generally 
offset by changes in the fair value of the interest-only strips.  Since the interest-only strips were eliminated on the transition 
to IFRS, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps will no longer have a natural offset, which will lead to increased 
volatility to net income under IFRS. 

For regulatory purposes, we will be able to exclude mortgages securitized prior to June 30, 2010 from our regulatory assets to 
capital ratio. 

As  at  our  transition  date,  retained  earnings  decreased  by  $1.6  million  (including  a  deferred  tax  charge  of  $1.4  million) 
relating to the CMB program.  In addition, we recognized $3.1 billion of new assets and $3.1 billion of new liabilities.  

  Mortgage, Loan and Investment Credit Loss Allowances:  While IFRS follows similar principles to GAAP in the calculation 
of  the  collective/general  allowance  for  credit  losses,  IFRS  also  provides  additional  guidance  on  how  the  credit  loss 
assessment  model should  be designed and  documented, based  on historical  loss  experience  that  is  adjusted  for  observable 
market conditions.  As at our transition date, our mortgage, loan and investment collective allowance decreased by $640,000, 
which increased opening retained earnings by $387,000, net of taxes. 

Income  Taxes:    Under  GAAP,  we  were  able  to  charge  our  current  and  future  tax  liabilities  directly  to  retained  earnings 
instead of recognizing the changes through net income.  Based on IFRS as of the date of transition, we will no longer be able 
to charge  current and future taxes directly to retained earnings, which will result in increased volatility to net income.   In 
addition, MCAN’s future tax position will change to the extent that the accounting values of balance sheet items that have 
differing values for accounting and tax purposes are impacted by IFRS. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

  Equity investment in MCLP:  To the extent that MCLP’s opening retained earnings were impacted as at MCAN’s transition 
date,  we  adjusted  the  value  of  our  equity  investment  in  MCLP  based  on  our  pro-rata  share  of  the  total  opening  retained 
earnings  impact  based  on  information  provided  by  MCLP.    As  at  our  transition  date,  our  equity  investment  in  MCLP 
decreased by $6.4 million, which decreased opening retained earnings by $4.6 million, net of taxes. 

The  overall  impact  of  the  transition  to  IFRS  as  at  January  1,  2010  was  a  decrease to  retained  earnings  of  $6.0  million  and a 
decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income of $1.7 million.  In addition, total assets increased by $3.1 billion, while 
total liabilities increased by $3.1 billion.  

Our estimates of income, assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity under IFRS have not yet been audited and may be subject to 
further revision. 

The following table outlines certain elements of our IFRS conversion plan and an assessment of our progress towards the plan as 
at December 31, 2010.  Changes in regulations, economic conditions, business activities or other circumstances could impact t he 
IFRS  conversion  plan  and  result  in  changes  to  the  key  activities  and  deadlines.    Our  IFRS  conversion  plan  is  currently  on 
schedule. 

Key Activity 
Accounting Policies 

Completion Date 

Status 

Identify differences in Canadian GAAP and IFRS 
accounting policies 

  Select ongoing IFRS policies 
  Select IFRS 1 policies and exemptions 
  Quantify impact of transition to IFRS 

Financial Reporting 

  2011 IFRS financial statement and note 

disclosure format 
Identify additional financial statement disclosures 

  Prepare 2010 interim and annual reconciliations 

Q2 2009 

Q4 2009 
Q4 2009 
Q1 2011 

Q1 2011 

Q1 2011 
Q1 2011 

from GAAP to IFRS 

Control Environment 

Differences identified and analyzed 

Policies selected 
Policies selected 
Substantially completed 

Analysis in progress, on schedule 

Analysis in progress, on schedule 
Analysis in progress, on schedule 

  Assess Internal Controls over Financial Reporting 
(“ICFR”) design and effectiveness implications 
for all accounting policy changes 
Implement changes to ICFR 

  Assess Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

(“DC&P”) design and effectiveness implications 
for all accounting policy changes 
Implement changes to DC&P 

Q1 2011 

Analysis in progress, on schedule 

Q1 2011 

Q1 2011 

Q1 2011 

To be finalized upon completion of 
analysis 
Analysis in progress, on schedule 

To be finalized upon completion of 
analysis 

Information Systems 

  Creation of general ledger for both GAAP and 

Q4 2009 

IFRS 

  Program upgrades/modifications 
  One-off calculations (IFRS 1) 
  Gathering data for disclosures 

Business Policies 

  Assess impact on capital plan 
  Revise capital plan as needed 

Q4 2009 
Q4 2009 
Q4 2009 

Q2 2010 
Q4 2010 

Completed 

Completed 
Completed 
Completed 

Completed 
Completed 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING 

As of December 31, 2010, an evaluation was carried out of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on that 
evaluation, the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  will  certify  that  those  disclosure  controls  and  procedures 
were effective as at the end of the financial year ended December 31, 2010. 

Also  at  December  31,  2010,  an  evaluation  was  carried  out  of  the  effectiveness  of  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting  t o 
provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  financial  statements  compliance  with  GAAP.  
Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer will certify that those internal controls over 
financial reporting were effective as at the end of the financial year ended December 31, 2010. 

These  evaluations  were  conducted  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the 
Treadway  Commission  (“COSO”),  a  recognized  control  model,  and  the  requirements  of  National  Instrument  52-109  - 
Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings.  A Disclosure Committee, comprised of members of senior 
management, assists the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in their responsibilities. 

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period beginning on January  1, 
2010 and ending on December 31, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal 
controls over financial reporting.   

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2010 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

The  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  of  MCAN  Mortgage  Corporation  (“MCAN”  or  the  “Company”)  are  the 
responsibility of management and have been approved by the Board of Directors.  Management is responsible for the information 
and  representations  contained  in  these  consolidated  financial  statements,  the  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of 
Operations and all other sections of the annual report.  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management 
in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including the accounting requirements of our 
regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada.  

The Company’s accounting system and related internal controls are designed, and supporting procedures maintained to provide 
reasonable assurance that the Company’s financial records are complete and accurate and that assets are safeguarded against l oss 
from unauthorized use or disposition. 

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada makes such examination and enquiry into the affairs of MCAN  
as deemed necessary to be satisfied that the provisions of the Trust and Loan Companies Act are being duly observed for the 
benefit of depositors and that the Company is in sound financial condition. 

The  Board  of  Directors  is  responsible  for  ensuring  that  management  fulfils  its  responsibility  for  financial  reporting  and  is 
ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the consolidated financial statements.  These responsibilities are carried out 
primarily through an Audit Committee of unrelated directors appointed by the Board of Directors.  The Chief Financial Officer 
reviews internal controls, control systems and compliance matters and reports thereon to the Audit Committee. 

The  Audit  Committee  meets  periodically  with  management  and  the  external  auditors  to  discuss  internal  controls  over  the 
financial  reporting  process,  auditing  matters  and  financial  reporting  issues.    The  Audit  Committee  reviews  the  consolidated 
financial statements and recommends them to the Board of Directors for approval.  The Audit Committee also recommends to the 
Board of Directors and Shareholders the appointment of external auditors and approval of their fees. 

The consolidated financial statements have been audited by the Company’s external auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, in accordance 
with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards.  Ernst & Young LLP has full and free access to the Audit Committee. 

William Jandrisits 
President and Chief Executive Officer  

Tammy Oldenburg  
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  

Toronto, Canada, 
February 17, 2011 

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Independent auditors’ report  

To the Shareholders of MCAN Mortgage Corporation 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MCAN Mortgage Corporation, as at December 31, 2010 and 
2009 and the consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, comprehensive income and cash flows for the 
years then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.   

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements  
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with 
Canadian  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  and  for  such  internal  control  as  management  determines  is  necessary  to 
enable  the  preparation  of  consolidated  financial  statements that  are  free  from  material  misstatement,  whether  due to  fraud  or 
error.   

Auditors’ Responsibility 
Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  these  consolidated financial  statements  based  on  our  audits.  We  conducted  our 
audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical 
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the  consolidated financial statements 
are free from material misstatement.  

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial 
statements.  The  procedures  selected  depend  on  the  auditors’  judgment,  including  the  assessment  of  the  risks  of  material 
misstatement  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  whether  due  to  fraud  or  error.  In  making  those  risk  assessments,  the 
auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements 
in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opini on on 
the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used 
and  the  reasonableness  of  accounting  estimates  made  by  management,  as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall  presentation  of  the 
consolidated financial statements. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 

Opinion  
In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial  position  of  MCAN 
Mortgage Corporation as at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for 
the years then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.  

Chartered Accountants 
Licensed Public Accountants 
Toronto, Canada, 
February 17, 2011  

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(dollars in thousands) 

As at December 31  

Note  

2010 

2009 

Assets  
Investments  
   Cash and cash equivalents  
   Marketable securities 
   Mortgages 
   Securitization investments 
   Loans receivable and other investments  
   Equity investment in MCAP Commercial LP 

Other 
  Derivative financial instruments 
  Other assets 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 
Liabilities 
  Term deposits 
  Securitization liabilities 
  Accounts payable and accrued charges 
  Future taxes payable 

Shareholders’ Equity  
   Share capital  
   Contributed surplus  
   Retained earnings  
   Accumulated other comprehensive income  

3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
9 

10 
11 

12 
13 
14 
16 

17 
17 

18 

$           89,373     

                             6,608  
                        422,393   
                         13,605  
                         10,079  
                         20,315  
           562,373  

$ 

89,843 
                             - 
                   295,415 
                     73,590 
         16,885 
                     17,905 
      493,638 

             13,120 
               3,209 
$         578,702  

11,490 
1,555 
 506,683 

$ 

$         421,061 
              7,000 
             10,809 
             10,463 
           449,333 

                       100,112 
                              510 
             26,956 
               1,791 
          129,369  
$         578,702 

$  360,744 
5,048 
11,001 
7,011 
      383,804 

98,490 
510 
22,165 
1,714 
 122,879 
$  506,683 

The accompanying notes and shaded areas of the “Risk Factors” and “Risk Management” sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Operations are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

On behalf of the Board: 

William Jandrisits 
President and Chief Executive Officer 

David G. Broadhurst 
Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee 

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2010 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  
(dollars in thousands except for per share amounts) 

Years Ended December 31  

Note 

2010 

2009 

Investment Income 
 Mortgage interest 
 Interest on loans and investments  
 Securitization income 
 Fees 
 Equity income from MCAP Commercial LP 
 Interest on cash and cash equivalents 
 Marketable securities 

Financial Expenses 
 Term deposit interest and expenses 
 Mortgage expenses  
 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 

Net Investment Income  

Operating Expenses 
 Salaries and benefits  
 General and administrative 

Income Before Income Taxes 
Provision for income taxes  
Net Income  

8 

9 

5, 7 

16 

$  25,828 
2,507 
3,949 
5,561 
3,743 
230 
31 
41,849 

7,619 
2,921  
(387) 
10,153 

31,696 

2,711 
3,620 
6,331 

$  27,420  
3,878 
7,558 
8,024 
1,456 
234 
- 
48,570 

13,133 
2,761 
2,035 
17,929 

 30,641 

2,587 
3,312 
5,899 

     25,365 
- 
$   25,365 

24,742 
- 
 24,742 

$ 

Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Dividends per share  
Weighted average number of basic and diluted shares (000’s) 

             $        1.76 
             $        1.19 
14,389 

            $        1.73 
$        1.44 
14,294 

The accompanying notes and shaded areas of the “Risk Factors” and “Risk Management” sections of Management’s Discussion and Analy sis of 
Operations are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
(dollars in thousands) 

Years Ended December 31 

Note 

2010 

2009 

Share capital 
Balance, beginning of year 
Common shares issued                                                                                 
Balance, end of year 

$        98,490     

$ 

17 

                  1,622 
               100,112 

Contributed surplus 
Balance, beginning of year 
Changes to contributed surplus  
Balance, end of year 

Retained earnings 
Balance, beginning of year 
Net income 
Income taxes recovered (charged) to retained earnings                             
Dividends declared 
Balance, end of year 

Accumulated other comprehensive income  
Balance, beginning of year 
Other comprehensive income  
Balance, end of year 

                     510 
                         -       
                     510 

16 

                22,165 
                25,365 
                  (3,451) 
                (17,123)   

          26,956 

                  1,714 
                       77 
                  1,791 

97,493 
997 
98,490 

510 
- 
510 

17,313 
24,742 
679 
(20,569) 
22,165 

1,293 
421 
1,714 

Total shareholders’ equity 

$      129,369 

$ 

 122,879 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
(dollars in thousands) 

Years Ended December 31 

Net income  

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes 
  Change in unrealized gain on available for sale mortgages 
  Change in unrealized gain on available for sale securitization investments 
  Change in unrealized gain on available for sale marketable securities  
  Other changes 
  Other comprehensive income  

Comprehensive income 

2010 

2009 

$       25,365 

$ 

24,742 

              631 
             (544) 
                     (32) 
                22 
                77 

(410) 
823 
                       - 
8 
421 

$       25,442 

$ 

25,163 

The accompanying notes and shaded areas of the “Risk Factors” and “Risk Management” sections of Management’s Discussion and A nalysis of 
Operations are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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2010 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  
(dollars in thousands) 

Years Ended December 31  

Cash provided by (used for):  
Operating Activities 
  Net income  
  Adjusted for non-cash items: 
  Equity income 
  Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 
  Securitization income 
  Amortization of other assets 
  Amortization of mortgage discounts  
  Distributions from MCAP Commercial LP 
  Decrease (increase) in other receivables 
  Decrease in accounts payable and accrued charges 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Investing Activities   
Mortgage advances 
Mortgage reductions 
Proceeds on sale of mortgages 
Decrease (increase) in securitization investments 
Decrease in loans receivable and other investments 
Additions to other assets 
Marketable securities 

Cash flows (for) from investing activities 
Financing Activities  
  Issue of term deposits 
  Repayment of term deposits 
  Issue of common shares 
  Dividends paid 
Cash flows from (for) financing activities 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 

Supplementary Information 

Interest paid during the year 
Taxes paid during the year 

2010 

2009 

$ 

25,365 

$  

24,742 

(3,764) 
(387) 
8,644 
986 
168 
1,333 
(1,573) 
(633) 
30,139 

(1,497) 
2,035 
(1,615) 
650 
145 
1,851 
308 
(3,176) 
23,443 

(947,398) 
348,862 
472,612 
51,214 
6,966 
(1,067) 
(6,647) 
(75,458)    

(1,971,788) 
 341,923 
   1,724,664 
               (19,631) 
18,966 
(481) 
- 
 93,653 

554,080 
(493,763) 
1,622 
(17,090)   
44,849 
(470) 
89,843 
89,373 

511,082 
(577,001) 
997 
(20,402) 
(85,324) 
31,772 
58,071 
89,843 

$ 

7,078 
186 

$       15,060 
345 
$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

The accompanying notes and shaded areas of the “Risk Factors” and “Risk Management” sections of Management’s Discussion and A nalysis of 
Operations are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 

1. 

2. 

3. 

Basis of Presentation .........................................................................................................................................  34 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ....................................................................................................  34 

Cash and Cash Equivalents ................................................................................................................................  36 

Page 

4.   Marketable Securities ........................................................................................................................................  36 

5.  Mortgages ........................................................................................................................................................  37 

6. 

7. 

Securitization Investments .................................................................................................................................  39 

Loans Receivable and Other Investments ...........................................................................................................  40 

8.  Asset Sales .......................................................................................................................................................  40 

9. 

Equity Investment in MCAP Commercial LP .....................................................................................................  42 

10.  Derivative Financial Instruments........................................................................................................................  42 

11.  Other Assets .....................................................................................................................................................  42 

12.  Term Deposits ..................................................................................................................................................  42 

13.  Securitization Liabilities ....................................................................................................................................  43 

14.  Accounts Payable and Accrued Charges .............................................................................................................  43 

15.  Credit Facilities.................................................................................................................................................  43 

16. 

Income Taxes ...................................................................................................................................................  44 

17.  Share Capital and Contributed Surplus ...............................................................................................................  44 

18.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income .......................................................................................................  45 

19. 

Interest Rate Sensitivity .....................................................................................................................................  45 

20.  Capital Management .........................................................................................................................................  47 

21.  Financial Instruments ........................................................................................................................................  48 

22.  Lease Commitments..........................................................................................................................................  50 

23.    Guarantees ........................................................................................................................................................  50 

24.  Comparative Amounts.......................................................................................................................................  50 

25.  Future Changes in Accounting Policy ................................................................................................................  50 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2010 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

1. 

Basis of Presentation  

MCAN Mortgage Corporation (the “Company” or “MCAN”) is a Loan Company under the Trust and Loan Companies Act 
(the “Trust Act”) and a Mortgage Investment Corporation (“MIC”) under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”).  

These  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of  the  Company  and  its  wholly  owned  subsidiaries.    The 
Company’s  22.5%  partnership  interest  in  MCAP  Commercial  LP  (“MCLP”)  is  accounted  for  using  the  equity  method.  
MCAN holds a 25% voting interest in MCLP.   

The  purchase  method  has  been  used  to  account  for  all  acquisitions.    Intercompany  balances  and  transactions  of  fully 
consolidated subsidiaries are eliminated.  All related party transactions took place under normal trade terms and have been 
recorded at the exchange amounts.   

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements and accounting principles followed by the Company including the 
accounting  requirements  of  the  Office  of  the  Superintendent  of  Financial  Institutions  Canada  (“OSFI”)  conform  with 
Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of 
these consolidated financial statements are summarized below. 

Measurement Uncertainty and Use of Estimates 

Management of the Company exercises its best judgment with regard to certain estimates and assumptions, which affect the 
reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities.  Specific amounts subject to such judgment include provisions 
for credit losses, discount rates, fair value estimations, estimated residual values and prepayment rates.  Actual results could 
differ from management’s estimates. 

Financial Instruments 

All financial instruments are required to be measured at fair  value on initial recognition, except for certain related party 
transactions,  and  classified  based  on  management’s  intention.   Financial  assets  are  classified  or  designated  as  held  for 
trading, held to maturity, available for sale or loans and receivables, and financial liabilities are classified or designated as 
held for trading or other.  Changes in the unrealized fair value of financial instruments classified or designated as held for 
trading  are  recognized  to  income.    Changes  in  the  unrealized  fair  value  of  available  for  sale  financial  assets  are 
recognized  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income,  except  for  those  considered  to  be  changes  attributable  to 
impairment which are charged to income.  Upon disposal, the cumulative change in the fair value of available for sale 
financial assets is transferred to income.  Other classifications are subsequently measured at amortized cost.  From time to 
time,  the  Company  may  use  derivative  and  non-derivative  financial  instruments  to  manage  interest  rate  risk.    Hedge 
accounting is optional, and where it can be applied, it requires the Company to document the hedging relationship and to 
test the effectiveness of the hedging item to offset changes in value of the underlying hedged item on an ongoing basis.  
At December 31, 2010, the Company did not have any hedge accounting relationships.  

Transaction costs for all financial asset classifications except for held for trading are capitalized.  

The classification of each financial instrument is discussed in the respective note disclosure. 

Equity Accounting 

Equity investments over which the Company can exercise significant influence but does not exercise control are recorded 
using  the  equity  method  of  accounting.    The  Company  records  equity  income  equal  to  its  proportionate  share  of  the 
equity investee’s net income.  

Impaired Mortgages  

Interest on mortgages is accrued as earned until such time that a mortgage is classified as impaired.  At that time, a specific 
provision is made to reflect management’s estimate of realizable amounts.  Accordingly, the impaired mortgage is measured 
on the basis of expected future cash flows discounted at the mortgage’s original effective interest rate.  

When a mortgage becomes impaired the recognition of interest income in accordance with the terms of the original mortgage 
agreement will cease.  Changes in the estimated realizable amount arising subsequent to initial recognition of impairment are 
reflected in the consolidated statements of income in the current period. 

The entire change in the estimated realizable amount is reported as a charge or recovery to provision for credit losses.  
Impaired mortgages include uninsured mortgages which are more than 90 days in arrears or are less than 90 days in arrears 
but for which management does not have reasonable assurance that the full amount of principal and interest will be collected  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

in a timely manner.  An insured mortgage is considered impaired when the mortgage is 365 days past due, whether or not 
collection is in doubt. 

Allowance for Credit Losses  

An  allowance  for  mortgage  credit  losses,  consisting  of  specific  and  general  allowances,  is  maintained  at  a  level  that,  in 
management's  judgment,  is  adequate  to  absorb  all  credit  related  losses  in  the  Company's  portfolio.    Specific  provisions 
include  all  of  the  accumulated  provisions  for  credit  losses  on  particular  assets  required  to  reduce  the  related  assets  to 
estimated realizable value.  The general provision includes provisions for credit losses which are considered to have occurred 
but cannot be determined on an item-by-item basis.  The general provision is established by considering historical credit loss 
trends during economic cycles, the risk profile of the Company’s current portfolio, estimated credit losses for the current 
phase of the economic cycle and historic industry experience. 

The allowance is increased by provisions for credit losses, which are charged against income, and reduced by write-offs, net 
of recoveries.  Write-offs are generally recorded after all reasonable restructuring or collection activities have taken place and 
the possibility of further collection is considered to be remote.  

Asset Sales  

The Company accounts for the sale of assets when control over the assets is transferred to a third party.  At this point, the 
assets are removed from the consolidated balance sheets.   

The  Company  participates  in  the  Canada  Mortgage  Bonds  (“CMB”)  program,  which  involves  the  securitization  of 
insured single family and multi family mortgages.  On the sale date, the Company sells mortgages to the Canada Housing 
Trust and recognizes an interest-only strip, which is a retained interest in the securitized mortgages.  The Company also 
recognizes a liability for future mortgage servicing and other costs.  At this time, the Company recognizes an upfront gain 
on securitization.  The gain on securitization depends on the previous carrying values of the mortgages involved in the 
transfer, allocated between the mortgages sold and the interest-only strip based on their relative fair values at the date of 
transfer. 

In other mortgage sales, the Company records a gain or loss at the time of sale of the mortgages that is equal to the fair 
value of the proceeds received less the carrying value of the mortgages.  The Company receives full cash consideration at 
the time of sale.  

The Company may retain servicing obligations on asset sales and subcontracts such servicing obligations to MCLP  or 
other private companies.  In these cases, the Company includes the servicing obligations in its gain on sale calculation. 

Revenue and Expense Recognition 

(a) 

(b) 

The Company is entitled to fees for mortgage commitments.  These fees are deferred and amortized into income 
over the term of the mortgage.   

Origination  costs  paid  on  the  Company’s  mortgage  portfolio  are  deferred  and  amortized  over  the  term  of  the 
mortgage. 

(c) 

Commissions paid on the issue of term deposits are deferred and amortized over the term of the term deposit. 

Discount Income Recognition 

The Company may acquire mortgage portfolios from third parties at fair market value.  A mortgage discount will exist to 
the extent that the fair market value of a mortgage is less than its par value.  The discount is allocated between a valuation 
reserve component and an accretion component.  The valuation reserve component represents the risk of credit loss, while 
the accretion component represents the part of the discount to be recognized to income over time, thereby adjusting the 
yield on the mortgage from its face rate to an effective yield.  The accretion component is amortized to income over the 
term  of  the  related  mortgage  through  the  application  of  the  effective  interest  rate  method.    The  valuation  reserve 
component is only recognized into income upon payout, less any realized credit loss. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

Income Taxes 

The  Company  uses  the  liability  method  of  accounting  for  income  taxes.    Under  this  method,  future  tax  assets  and 
liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are 
measured using the  substantively enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to 
reverse.   

The Company is a MIC under the Tax Act.  As such, it is permitted to deduct from income for tax purposes dividends paid 
to shareholders during the year and within 90 days thereafter.  The Company intends to continue conducting its affairs in 
such a manner as to continue qualifying as a MIC.  When it is considered more likely than not that future dividends will 
be sufficient to recover current or future income tax liabilities, the Company charges the related provision for (recovery 
of) income taxes directly to retained earnings rather than to income. 

Variable Interest Entities   

CICA Accounting Guideline 15 (“AcG 15”) defines the consolidation rules for variable interest entities (“VIEs”).  A VIE 
is an entity where the equity is considered insufficient to finance the entity’s activities or the equity holders do not have  a 
controlling financial interest.  These rules require the holder of the majority of variable interests of a VIE to consolidate 
the entity.  Variable interests are defined as the exposure to both expected losses and expected gains.  These rules do not 
apply to VIEs considered to be Qualifying Special Purpose Entities.  The Company did not hold a majority of the variable 
interests in any VIE at the time of, or since, adoption of AcG 15. 

Other Accounting Policies 

Other specific accounting policies are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, where applicable. 

3. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash balances with banks  
Overnight term deposits  
Cash pledged as collateral - CMB program 

2010 

9,130 
78,000 
2,243 
89,373 

$ 

$ 

2009 

$ 

$ 

  43,201 
45,000 
1,642 
89,843 

Cash and cash equivalents include balances with banks and short-term investments with maturity dates of less than 90 days 
from the date of acquisition.  Cash equivalents are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. 

4.   Marketable Securities 

Corporate bonds 
Exchange-traded funds and real estate investment trusts 
Unrealized gains (losses) 
Marketable securities at fair value 

2010 

4,982 
1,665 
     (39) 
6,608 

$ 

$ 

2009 

- 
- 
- 
- 

$ 

$ 

Marketable securities are designated as available for sale.  The marketable securities portfolio has no specific maturity 
date except for corporate bonds, which mature in over five years.   Fair values are based on bid prices quoted in active 
markets.   

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.  Mortgages 

Single family mortgages  
  - Uninsured  
  - Uninsured (completed inventory loans) 
  - Insured 
Construction loans 
  - Residential 
  - Non-residential 
Commercial loans 
  - Uninsured  
  - Insured 

Fair value adjustment 

Accrued interest 

Single family mortgages  
  - Uninsured  
  - Uninsured (completed inventory loans) 
  - Insured 
Construction loans 
  - Residential 
  - Non-residential 
Commercial loans 
  - Uninsured  
  - Insured 

Fair value adjustment 

Accrued interest 

Principal 

General 

Allowance 
Specific 

Total 

2010 
Net 

$  138,889 
      38,877 
      44,227 

 $         861 
           279 
               - 

 $         246 
               - 
               - 

 $      1,107 
           279 
               - 

 $  137,782 
      38,598 
      44,227 

     175,918 
       11,600 

        1,538 
           102  

        1,000 
               - 

         2,538 
            102 

     173,380 
       11,498 

       12,768 
           419 
     422,698 
        2,270 
     424,968 
        1,643 
 $  426,611 

           192 
                - 
        2,972 
                -  
        2,972 
                - 
 $      2,972 

Principal 

General 

               - 
               - 
         1,246 
               - 
         1,246 
- 
 $      1,246 

Allowance 
Specific 

           192 
               - 
        4,218 
               -   
        4,218 
                - 
 $      4,218 

      12,576 
           419 
    418,480 
        2,270 
    420,750 
        1,643 
 $  422,393 

Total 

2009 
Net 

 $  96,050 
30,227 
38,465 

   125,403 
23 

6,699 
479 
   297,346 
1,490 
   298,836 
1,309 
 $  300,145 

 $ 

 $ 

621 
198 
- 

1,001 
- 

128 
- 
1,948 
- 
1,948 
- 
1,948 

 $ 

 $ 

55 
- 
- 

676 
198 
- 

 $  95,374 
30,029 
38,465 

2,727 
- 

- 
- 
2,782 
- 
2,782 
- 
2,782 

3,728 
- 

    121,675 
23 

128 
- 
4,730 
- 
4,730 
- 
4,730 

6,571 
479 
   292,616 
1,490 
   294,106 
1,309 
 $  295,415 

 $ 

 $ 

The Company invests in insured and uninsured single family mortgages in Canada.  The Company does not invest in the 
United States mortgage market.  Uninsured mortgages may not exceed 80% of the value of the real estate securing such 
loans at the time of funding.  Residential mortgages insured by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation or Genworth 
Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada Inc. may exceed this ratio. 

Uninsured completed inventory loans are credit facilities extended to provide interim  mortgage financing on residential 
units (condominium or freehold), where all construction has been completed. 

Residential construction loans are made to homebuilders to finance residential construction projects.   

Commercial loans include commercial term mortgages and high ratio mortgage loans. 

Mortgages are designated as available for sale.  Outside of the change during the year shown in the above tables, there 
were no significant fluctuations in mortgage balances within the year. 

Principal  balances  presented  above  are  net  of  the  unamortized  discount  on  the  Company’s  portfolio  of  single  family 
mortgages  purchased  at  a  discount.    As  at  December  31,  2010,  the  Company  holds  discounted  mortgages  with  an 
aggregate discount of $14,357 (2009 - $22,036).  Upon the payout of a mortgage, the remaining unamortized discount is 
recognized  as  income.    The  Company  retains  50%  of  any  recoveries  of  the  discount  and  pays  the  remaining  50%  to 
MCLP (refer to note 14 for profit sharing fees paid to/from MCLP).  In addition,  the Company amortizes the portion of 
the discount that it expects to recover into income over the remaining term of the mortgage on an effective interest rate 
method basis.  The amount of the discount ultimately recovered is dependent on the value of the real estate securing the 
mortgage, as well as the financial capacity of the borrower.  Additionally, these mortgages have maturity dates ranging 
from  2011  (for  certain  fixed  rate  mortgages)  to  2032  (for  certain  floating  rate  mortgages).    As  such,  it  is  difficult  to 
accurately estimate the timing and quantum of the discount ultimately recovered.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

The composition of the discount is as follows: 

Fixed rate 
Floating rate 

The geographical breakdown of mortgages by province is as follows: 

2010 

2009 

$ 

  2,752 
11,605 
$     14,357 

$ 

4,859 
17,177 
$  22,036 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

Single 
Family 

Construction 

Commercial 

2010 
Total 

  $   102,678 
        67,632 
        32,048 
        21,220 
  $   223,578 

  $     61,619 
     78,369 
     38,683 
       6,987 
  $   185,658 

  $     2,656 
      10,501 
       - 
              - 
  $   13,157 

  $   166,953 
      156,502 
        70,731 
        28,207 
  $   422,393 

39.5% 
37.1 
16.7 
6.7 

        100.0% 

Single 
Family 

Construction 

Commercial 

2009 
Total 

  $ 

82,195 
52,849 
15,853 
15,109 
  $  166,006 

  $ 

52,435 
47,682 
15,826 
6,387 
  $  122,330 

  $     4,247 
2,832 
 - 
- 
  $     7,079 

  $  138,877 
    103,363 
31,679 
21,496 
  $  295,415 

47.0% 
35.0 
10.7 
7.3 
100.0% 

As at December 31, 2010, the Company had $2,499 (2009 - $4,861) of its single family mortgage portfolio pledged as 
collateral related to the CMB program.  

Outstanding  commitments  for  future  fundings  of  mortgages  intended  for  the  Company’s  portfolio  were  $199,678  at 
December 31, 2010 (2009 - $96,173).  The majority of these commitments relate to floating rate construction loans.   

The details of the mortgage allowances for credit losses are as follows: 

  General 

  Specific 

2010 
Total 

  General 

  Specific 

2009 
Total 

Balance, beginning of year 
Provisions (recoveries) 
Write-offs 
Balance, end of year 

$ 
1,948 
        1,090 
           (66) 
2,972 
$ 

 $      2,782 
    (1,536) 
-  
1,246 

 $ 

$  4,730 
      (446)   
       (66) 
 $  4,218 

$ 
2,639 
         (497) 
 (194) 
1,948 

$ 

 $         164 
2,618 
- 
2,782 

 $ 

 $      2,803 
2,121 
 (194) 
4,730 

 $ 

At  December  31, 2010,  the  Company  had  $1,246  of  specific  provisions  (2009  -  $2,782),  as  follows:  uninsured single 
family - $246 (2009 - $55), residential construction - $1,000 (2009 - $2,727). 

Mortgages past due but not impaired are as follows: 

1 to 30 
days 

31 to 60 
days 

61 to 90 
days 

  Over 90 
days 

2010 
Total 

Single family - uninsured  
Single family - insured  
Residential construction 
Commercial - uninsured 

  $ 

6,233 
909 
- 
             673 
7,815 
  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

3,050 
- 
3,743 
- 
6,793 

  $ 

1,499 
- 
1,941 
- 
  $      3,440 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
59 
- 
- 
59 

  $  10,782 
            968 
         5,684 
            673 
  $   18,107 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

1 to 30 
days 

31 to 60 
days 

61 to 90 
days 

  Over 90 
days 

2009 
Total 

Single family - uninsured  
Single family - insured  
Residential construction 

  $ 

  $ 

5,232 
278 
1,627 
7,137 

  $ 

  $ 

2,561 
113 
406 
3,080 

  $ 

  $ 

1,560 
- 
1,316 
2,876 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
251 
- 
251 

  $ 

 9,353 
642 
3,349 
  $  13,344 

Impaired mortgages (net of specific provisions) are as follows:  

Single 
Family 

  Residential 
  Construction 

2010 
Total 

Single 
Family 

  Residential 
  Construction 

2009 
Total 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

  $    1,150 
 1,458 
                  - 
             331 
  $    2,939 

$    1,339 
             6,661 
                    - 
             1,892 
$    9,892 

$ 

2,489 
8,119 
- 
              2,223 
$   12,831 

$     266 
831 
259 
- 
$  1,356 

$ 

8,916 
6,899 
- 
                       - 
$  15,815 

 $ 

9,182 
7,730 
259 
               - 
 $  17,171 

6. 

Securitization Investments 

Investments in Securitization Programs 

Subordinated loan - residential mortgage  
  securitization program 
Asset-backed commercial paper 
Deferred purchase price receivable - residential 
   construction loan securitization program 

- senior position 
- first loss position 

Securitization Investments - CMB Program 

CMB - interest-only strips 
Other securitization assets  
Insured mortgage-backed securities  

Total securitization investments  

2010 

2009 

$ 

2,946 

  $ 
                 457         

4,578 
2,480 

- 
- 
3,403 

$ 

3,908 
1,671 
12,637 

  $ 

Note 

2010 

2009 

8, 13 

  $ 

  $ 

10,065 
137 
- 
10,202 

16,921 
  $ 
              623  
         43,409 
60,953 
  $ 

  $ 

13,605 

  $ 

73,590 

The  subordinated loan  -  residential  mortgage  securitization  program  bears interest  at  10%  (2009  -  10%).    The loan  is 
rated  BB  high  by  Dominion  Bond  Rating  Service  (“DBRS”),  classified  as  loans  and  receivables  and  has  no  specific 
maturity date.  The subordinated loan is receivable from a VIE.  The Company did not hold the majority of the variable 
interests in this VIE and therefore does not consolidate it.  The repayment of this investment follows the cash flows in the 
securitization program. 

During 2010, the Company sold its MAV II asset-backed commercial paper (“ABCP”) investment, recognizing a gain of 
$82 (over carrying value).  ABCP as at December 31, 2010 consists of a MAV III investment, which is classified as loans 
and receivables and matures in more than five years. 

At  December  31,  2009,  the  Company  held  investments  in  the  senior  position  and  first  loss  position  of  a  residential 
construction loan securitization program.  The senior position yield was prime plus 5% (7.25% at December 31, 2009), 
while the first loss position had no fixed yield.    During 2010, both of these investments were repaid in full as part of the 
windup of the securitization program.  The investments were replaced by an indemnity agreement whereby the investors 
of the securitization program are responsible for any incurred losses in the underlying loans in accordance with their pro-
rata  share  of  the  first  loss investment at the time that  the  securitization  program  was  wound  up.    Since  the  Company 
previously held 25% of the first loss position, it is responsible for 25% of any losses incurred on the remaining loans in 
the securitization program.  As at December 31, 2010, the Company had accrued a $200 liability representing expected  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

losses  associated  with this indemnity.    As  at  December 31,  2010,  the  outstanding  balance  of  the remaining  loans  was 
$26,420.  

At December 31, 2009, the Company held insured mortgage-backed securities with a weighted average yield of CDOR   
plus 1.14% (1.54%).  

7. 

Loans Receivable and Other Investments 

Loans receivable - private companies 
Loans receivable - employees  
Investment - commercial real estate 
Loan receivable - bridge lending fund 
Other loans and investments 

Note 

  Principal 

  Allowance 

2010 
Net 

2009 
Net 

17 

  $ 

1,455 
1,699 
3,973 
338 
2,656 
  $  10,121 

  $ 

  $ 

19 
- 
- 
2 
21 
42 

  $ 

1,436 
1,699 
3,973 
336 
2,635 
  $  10,079 

  $  10,156 
1,397 
99 
2,393 
2,840 
  $  16,885 

Loans receivable have been made to two private companies.  A loan made to one company bears interest at the greater of 
7% and prime plus 4%, 7% at December 31, 2010 (2009 - 7%) and has an outstanding balance of $1,436 at December 31, 
2010 (2009 - $1,670).  One loan previously advanced to a private company paid out during 2010 and had an interest rate 
of the greater of 7¾% and prime plus 1⅜%, 7¾% at December 31, 2009.  This loan had an outstanding balance of $8,486 
at December 31, 2009.  Both of these loans are payable on demand.  

The Company holds an equity interest in a commercial real estate investment in which it has a fixed proportionate share.  
As acquisitions are made by the fund, the Company advances its proportionate share to finance the acquisitions.  This 
investment has been designated as available for sale and is carried at cost.  

The Company participates in a bridge lending fund in which it has a fixed proportionate share.  As funds are advanced to 
borrowers of the lending fund, the Company advances its proportionate share to the fund to finance the loans.  There is no 
fixed  interest  rate  on  the  loan,  but  the  Company  is  entitled  to  its  pro-rata  share  of  interest  and  fees  collected  from 
borrowers.   

All loans receivable and other investments are classified as loans and receivables except for investment - commercial real 
estate, which is designated as available for sale, and a $766 (2009 - $796) equity-accounted investment included in other 
loans and investments which is not considered to be a financial asset. 

8. 

Asset Sales  

The Company securitizes insured mortgages through the CMB program, in which it participates with MCLP and a private 
company.    Upon  sale,  the  Company  recognizes  an  interest-only  strip,  which  is  a  retained  interest  in  the  securitized 
mortgages.    The  interest-only  strips  consist  of  the  discounted  value  of  future  mortgage interest,  principal reinvestment 
receipts and penalty income less fixed coupon interest payments.  The interest-only strips are generally in asset positions, 
however they can potentially go into liability positions upon a significant decrease in forward interest rates after issuance.  
In  addition,  the  Company  recognizes  liabilities  for  future  mortgage  servicing  and  other  costs,  which  are  included  in 
accounts  payable  and  accrued  charges.    The  Company  subcontracts  mortgage  servicing  obligations  to  MCLP  and  the 
private company that participates in the CMB program. 

During 2010, the Company securitized $28,249 (2009 - $836,266) of mortgages as part of the CMB program as follows: 
single family  - $28,249 (2009 - $786,375), multi family  - $nil (2009 - $49,891).  The Company recorded interest-only 
strips of $499 (2009 - $10,892) and servicing and other liabilities of $83 (2009 - $1,493) on the respective closing dates. 

The following table sets out certain amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income related to 
the CMB program. 

Residual securitization income 
Gain on securitization 
Write-down of interest-only strips  

2010 

3,874 
75 
- 
3,949 

       $ 

2009 

2,383 
6,410 

              (1,235)  

$ 

7,558 

       $ 

$ 

Residual  securitization  income  includes  the  net  yield  earned  on  the  interest-only  strips  and  the  CMB  liabilities, 
refinancing  and renewal  gains,  interest  rate swap receipts (payments) and  fair  value  changes  in the  interest-only  strips 
(which are designated as held for trading using the fair value option) and the interest rate swaps.  Fair value changes had a 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

negative  impact  on  residual  securitization  income  of  $1,714  during  the  year  (2009  -  negative  impact  of  $2,350).    In 
general, fair value changes in the interest rate swaps largely offset those in the interest-only strips, however significant 
fluctuations  in  the  forward  rate  curve  had  a  negative  impact  to  income  in  both  years.    Other  components  of  residual 
securitization  income  were  $5,588  in  the  current  year  compared  to  $4,733  in  the  prior  year  due  to  an  increase  in 
refinancing and renewal gains.  

During 2009, a net write-down of $1,235 was recorded on the outstanding interest-only strips.  To the time of the write-
down, the prepayment level of CMB mortgages was significantly higher than anticipated and decreased expected future 
cash flows, as the assets in which principal collections are reinvested generally yield less than the securitized mortgages.  
At the time that the write-down was recorded, the calculation of the fair value of the interest-only strips was revised to 
include the discounted value of future penalty income as a result of a recent significant increase in mortgage liquidations.  
This revision had a positive impact to income of $1,023, which is included in the net interest-only strip write-down of 
$1,235.   

The amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements represent only the Company’s share in the economics of its 
participation in the CMB program with MCLP and the private company. 

The following table summarizes certain cash flows received from the CMB program.   

2010 

2009 

Proceeds from new securitizations 
Net cash flows received (paid) on interest-only strips 
Net cash flows paid on CMB servicing and other liabilities 

$ 

28,403 
       $           (630) 
897 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

841,785 
500 
809 

The  following  table  outlines  the  key  assumptions  used  to  measure  the  fair  value  of  the  interest-only  strips  and  the 
sensitivity to immediate changes of 10% and 20% in these assumptions.  The sensitivities are hypothetical and should be 
used with caution.  Interest rates and credit losses have minimal impact and are not included below. 

Prepayment rate (%) 
Discount rate (%) 

2010 

18.0% 
7.4% 

2009 

17.7% 
7.5% 

                   2010 

2009 

Net interest-only strip asset  

$ 

3,065 

$ 

11,873 

Adverse impact of change in prepayment rate 
  Prepayment rate  
    10% increase 
    20% increase 

Adverse impact of change in discount rate  
  Discount rate 
    10% increase 
    20% increase 

18.0% 
392 
762 

7.4% 
38 
77 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

17.7% 
721 
1,405 

7.5% 
106 
211 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

In  addition  to  the  aforementioned  sales,  the  Company  may  sell  other  residential  mortgages,  commercial  loans  and 
residential  construction  loans.    During  2010,  the  Company  sold  $472,612  (2009  -  $1,382,929)  of  these  mortgages, 
recognizing no gain on sale in either year.  Of these mortgage sales, $460,803 (2009  - $1,372,135) were made to MCLP.  
The Company has no retained interest in any of these sales from 2009 and 2010.  Purchasers of these mortgages have no 
recourse to the Company. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

9. 

Equity Investment in MCAP Commercial LP 

Balance, beginning of year 
Equity income  
Distributions received 
Balance, end of year 

2010 

17,905 
3,743 
(1,333) 
20,315 

$ 

$ 

2009 

18,300 
1,456 
(1,851) 
17,905 

$ 

$ 

During 2010, MCLP redeemed non-voting class B units such that MCAN’s interest in MCLP increased from 22.3% to 
22.5%  (2009 - 22.0% to 22.3%). 

MCAN holds a 25% voting interest in MCLP.  The remaining 75% is held by Cadcap Limited Partnership, a subsidiary 
of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.  

10.  Derivative Financial Instruments 

As part of the CMB program, the Company enters into “pay-floating, receive-fixed” interest rate swaps.  The purpose of 
these swaps is to hedge interest rate risk on the interest-only strips.  The Company receives interest on reinvested CMB 
principal collections, the discounted future value of which is included in the interest-only strips.   

The following table outlines the Company’s pro-rata share of derivative financial instruments by term to maturity: 

Less than 
one year 

One to  
five years 

 Over five 
years 

2010 
Total 

2009 
Total 

CMB interest rate swaps - fair value 
CMB interest rate swaps - outstanding notional 

  $ 
  $ 

- 
- 

  $  13,120 
  $ 279,138 

  $ 
  $ 

- 
- 

  $  13,120 
  $ 279,138 

  $  11,490 
  $ 260,095 

11.  Other Assets  

Capital assets 
Deferred charges and prepaid expenses 
Other assets - CMB program 
Other receivables 

12. 

Term Deposits 

Term deposits 
Accrued interest 

Fair value 

2010 

241 
1,123 
1,308 
537 
3,209 

$ 

$ 

2009 

291 
995 
72 
197 
 1,555 

$ 

$ 

2010 

2009 

$  418,151 
2,910 
$  421,061 
$   423,996 

$  357,150 
3,594 
$  360,744 
$  364,021 

Term  deposits  are  issued  to  various  individuals  and  institutions  with  original  maturities  ranging  from  30  days  to  five 
years (2009 - 30 days to five years) and bear interest at rates ranging from 0.10% to 4.60% (2009 - 0.10% to 5.10%). The 
Company’s term deposits are eligible for Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation deposit insurance. 

Term deposits are classified as other financial liabilities and are recorded at amortized cost.   The estimated fair value of 
term  deposits  as  presented  above  is  determined  by  discounting  the  contractual  cash  flows,  using  market  interest  rates 
currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

13. 

Securitization Liabilities 

CMB - interest-only strips 

2010 

2009 

$ 

7,000 

$ 

5,048 

As at December 31, 2010, certain CMB interest-only strips were in a liability position.  CMB interest-only strips in an 
asset position (note 6) totalled $10,065 at December 31, 2010 (2009 - $16,921).  On a net basis, CMB interest-only strips 
were in an asset position of $3,065 at December 31, 2010 (2009 - net asset position of $11,873).  All interest-only strips 
mature within one to five years.   

The Company’s interest rate risk that arises from the reinvestment of CMB principal collections in primarily floating rate 
assets is hedged by interest rate swaps (note 10), which were in an asset position of $13,120 at December 31, 2010 (2009 
- asset position of $11,490). 

14.  Accounts Payable and Accrued Charges 

Accounts payable and accrued charges 
Dividends payable 
Deferred mortgage commitment fees 
Related party payable - MCLP 

2010 

2009 

$       5,145 
3,756 
1,734 
174 
$  10,809 

$ 

$ 

5,670 
3,723 
593 
1,015 
 11,001 

During  2010,  the  Company  purchased  certain  corporate  services  from  MCLP  in  the  amount  of  $433  (2009  -  $336), 
included in general and administrative expenses.  During 2010, the Company also purchased certain mortgage origination 
and administration services from MCLP in the amount of $2,769 (2009  - $1,852).  During 2010, the Company received 
$3,663 (2009 - $2,382) of mortgage fee income from MCLP.  

During  2010,  the  Company  paid  fees  in  the  amount  of  $4,230  (2009  -  $5,593)  to  MCLP  relating  to  a  profit  sharing 
arrangement on a portfolio of discounted mortgages.  During 2010, the Company received $2,263 (2009 - $4,855) of fees 
from MCLP relating to a profit sharing arrangement on a portfolio of discounted mortgages. 

As part of the aforementioned profit sharing arrangements, MCLP pays MCAN 50% of any recoveries of discounts on 
mortgages held on MCLP’s balance sheet, which is reflected in fee income.  In addition, MCAN reimburses MCLP for 
50% of any credit losses on discounted mortgages held on MCLP’s balance sheet (where MCAN participates in a profit 
sharing arrangement), and vice versa.   

Accounts  payable  and  accrued  charges  includes  a  $200  liability  related  to  expected  losses  as  part  of  the  Company’s 
indemnity agreement associated with the securitization program windup discussed in note 6. 

15.  Credit Facilities  

The Company has a line of credit from a Canadian chartered bank that is a $50,000 facility bearing interest at prime plus 
1.50%, 4.50% at December 31, 2010 (2009 - 3.75%).  The facility has a sub limit of $30,000 for issued letters of credit 
and $30,000 for overdrafts, and is due and payable upon demand.  The letters of credit have a term of up to one year from 
the date of issuance, plus a renewal clause providing for an automatic one-year extension at the maturity date subject to 
the bank’s option to cancel by written notice at least 30 days prior to the letters of credit expiry date.  The letters of credit 
are  for  the  purpose  of  supporting  developer  obligations  to  municipalities  in  conjunction  with  developer  loans.  At 
December 31, 2010, there were letters of credit in the amount of $22,495 issued (2009 - $11,143) and additional letters of 
credit in the amount of $9,798 committed but not issued (2009 - $7,670). 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

16. 

Income Taxes 

Income before income taxes 
Less: dividends 
Income subject to tax 
Statutory rate of tax 
Tax provision before the following: 

 Statutory rate difference in subsidiaries 
 Rate change re:windup of subsidiary 
 Rate changes and other differences  
 Non-taxable portion of capital gains 

2010 

2009 

$  25,365 
(17,123) 
8,242 

41% 

3,379 
(93) 
1,041 
(527) 
(349) 
3,451 

$ 

$ 

 24,742 
(20,569)    
4,173 

  42%    

1,753 
(533)   
- 
(951)    
(948)    
(679)  

Tax provision (recovery) per consolidated financial statements 

  $ 

Presentation of tax provision (recovery) in consolidated financial statements 

 Provision against income 
 Charge (recovery) to retained earnings 

The details of the future tax assets (liabilities) are as follows: 

Provision for credit losses 
Equity investment in MCAP Commercial LP 
Dividends deductible for tax purposes 
CMB-related items 
Capital assets 
Financial assets 
Loss carryforward benefit 

$ 

$ 

     - 
3,451 
3,451 

    $                 - 
(679) 
(679) 

$ 

2010 

2009 

$  

1,242 
(1,001) 
(5,724) 
(4,855) 
(44) 
(380) 
299 
$   (10,463) 

$  

$ 

1,821 
(475) 
(2,389) 
(6,333) 
(72) 
(444) 
881 
  (7,011) 

The Company has loss carryforward amounts of $930 (2009 - $2,809), the benefit of which has been recorded to future 
taxes, expiring as follows: 

2028 
2029 

      $           127 
      $           803 

17. 

Share Capital and Contributed Surplus 

The authorized share capital of the Company is unlimited common shares with no par value.  

Issued 

Balance, January 1 
Issued  
  Dividend reinvestment plan 
  Executive Share Purchase Plan 
Balance, December 31 

Number 
of Shares 

2010 

Number 
of Shares 

2009 

14,320,980 

$ 

98,490 

14,223,506 

$ 

97,493 

65,447 
61,316 
14,447,743 

833 
789 
$  100,112 

80,872 
16,602 
14,320,980 

843 
154 
98,490 

$ 

During 2010, the Company issued 65,447 (2009 - 80,872) shares under the dividend reinvestment plan out of treasury at 
the weighted average trading price for the 20 days preceding such issue. 

The Company had no potentially dilutive instruments for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. 

Contributed surplus of $510 represents the discount on the repurchase of warrants in 2004.    

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

Executive Share Purchase Plan 

The  Company  has  established  an  Executive  Share  Purchase  Plan  (the  “Share  Purchase  Plan”)  whereby  the  Board  of 
Directors  can  approve  loans  to  key  personnel  for  the  purpose  of  purchasing  the  Company’s  common  shares.    During 
2010, 61,316 common shares were issued out of treasury under the Share Purchase Plan (2009 - 16,602).  The maximum 
amount of loans approved under the Share Purchase Plan is limited to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares.  
Dividend distributions on the common shares are used to  reduce the principal balance of the loans as follows: 50% of 
regular  distributions,  and  75%  of  capital  gain  distributions.    Common  shares  are  issued  out  of  treasury  for  the  Share 
Purchase Plan at the weighted average trading price for the 20 days preceding such issue. 

MCAN advanced $789 of loans under the Share Purchase Plan in 2010 (2009 - $154).  At December 31, 2010, $1,699 of 
loans were outstanding (2009 - $1,397) (note 7).  The loans under the Share Purchase Plan bear interest at prime plus 1%, 
4% at December 31, 2010 (2009 - 3.25%) and have a five-year term.  The shares are pledged as security for the loans and 
have a market value of $2,562 at December 31, 2010 (2009 - $2,313).  

Deferred Share Units Plan  

In 2010 the Company established a Deferred Share Units Plan (the “DSU Plan”) whereby the Board of Directors granted 
units under the  DSU  Plan  to  the  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  (the  “Participant”).   Each  unit  is  equivalent in 
value  to  one  common  share  of  the  Company.  Following  his  retirement/termination  date,  the  Participant  is  entitled  to 
receive cash for each unit.  The individual unit value is based on the average market value of the Company’s common 
shares for the five days preceding the retirement/termination date.  The Participant was  granted 30,000 units under the 
DSU Plan during 2010.  In addition, the Participant is entitled to receive dividend distributions in the form of additional 
units.  The underlying units follow a graded vesting schedule over three years.  All dividends paid prior to July 6, 2014 
vest as at July 6, 2014. All dividends paid after July 6, 2014 vest immediately.   As at December 31, 2010, no units had 
yet vested.  

The Company recognizes compensation expenses associated with the DSU Plan in line with the graded vesting schedule.  
The compensation expense recognized in 2010 related to the DSU Plan was $128, included in salaries and benefits.  As at 
December 31, 2010, the accrued DSU Plan liability was $128, included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.   

18.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 

Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  includes  unrealized  gains  and  losses  (net  of  taxes)  on  available  for  sale 
marketable securities, mortgages and securitization investments.  

Note 

2010 

2009 

Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale marketable securities                  4 
5 
Unrealized gain on available for sale mortgages 
Unrealized gain on available for sale securitization investments 
6 
Other 

            $         (32) 
1,823 
- 
- 
1,791 

$ 

        $              - 
1,192 
544 
(22) 
1,714 

$  

19. 

Interest Rate Sensitivity 

Interest rate risk arises when principal and interest cash flows, both on and off balance sheet, have mismatched repricing 
and maturity dates.  Interest rate risk, or sensitivity, is the potential impact of changes in interest rates on financial assets 
and liabilities. 

An  interest  rate  gap  is  a  common  measure  of  interest  rate  sensitivity.    A  positive  gap  occurs  when  more  assets  than 
liabilities reprice within a particular time period. A negative gap occurs when there is an excess of liabilities over assets 
repricing.  The former provides a positive earnings impact in the event of an increase in interest rates during the time 
period.    Conversely,  negative  gaps  are  positively  positioned  for  decreases  in  interest  rates  during  that  particular  time 
period.    The  determination  of  the  interest rate  sensitivity  or  gap  position  is  based  upon  the  earlier  of  the  repricing  or 
maturity date of each asset and liability, and includes numerous assumptions. 

The interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2010 and 
does not incorporate mortgage and loan prepayments. The analysis is subject to significant change in subsequent periods 
based on changes in customer preferences and in the application of asset/liability management policies.  

Floating rate assets and liabilities are immediately sensitive to a change in interest rates while other assets are sensitive  to 
changing interest rates periodically, either as they mature, as interest payments are collected or paid, or as contractual  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

repricing events occur.  Non-interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities are not directly affected by  changes in interest 
rates.  

The Company manages interest rate risk by matching the terms of invested assets and term deposits.  To the extent that 
the two components offset each other, the risks associated with interest rate changes are reduced.  The Asset and Liability 
Management Committee (“ALCO”) reviews the Company's interest rate exposure on a monthly basis using interest rate 
spread and gap analysis as well as interest rate sensitivity analysis based on various scenarios.  This information is also 
formally  reviewed  by  the  Investment  Committee  of  the  Board  each  quarter.    The  Company  does  not  currently  use 
derivative  financial  instruments  outside  of  the  CMB  program,  however  the  potential  use  of  such  instruments  for  the 
Company’s on-balance sheet assets is analyzed and reported to ALCO on a monthly basis. 

The following table presents the assets and liabilities of the Company by interest rate sensitivity: 

  Floating 
Rate 

  Within 
  3 Months 

  3 Months
  to 1 Year 

1 to 5 
Years 

  Over 5 
Years 

Non-
Interest
  Sensitive 

         2010 
        Total 

         2009 
        Total 

ASSETS 
Investments 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages 
Securitization investments 
Loans receivable and other 

investments 

Equity investment in 

MCAP Commercial LP 

Derivative financial 

instruments 
Other assets 
Total Assets 
Yield 

  $ 

89,373 
- 
72,510 
457 

3,147 

  $ 

- 
- 
60,625 
18 

  $ 

- 
- 
  143,119 
                  -   

  $ 

- 
- 
  137,270 
8,474 

  $ 

- 
         6,608 
1,261 
2,944 

  $ 
- 
                    - 
7,608 
1,712 

  $ 

89,373 
         6,608 
   422,393 
13,605 

  $ 
89,843 
                   - 
  295,415 
73,590 

89 

              100 

1,323 

- 

5,420 

10,079 

16,885 

- 
  165,487 

- 
60,732 

               - 
    143,219 

- 
  147,067 

- 
10,813 

20,315 
35,055 

      20,315 
  562,373 

17,905 
  493,638 

                - 
- 
  $  165,487 

                - 
- 
60,732 

  $ 

                - 
                    - 
  $  143,219 

13,120 

  $  160,187 

           1.55% 

5.90% 

6.14% 

6.02% 

                - 
-                      - 
10,813 
12.50%   

  $ 

                - 
        3,209 
  $  38,264 

13,120 
3,209 
  $  578,702 

11,490 
1,555 
  $  506,683 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
Term deposits 
Securitization liabilities 
Accounts payable and 

-    $ 
-   

  $ 

57,455 
- 

  $  253,953 
- 

  $  109,653 
7,000 

  $               - 
- 

  $  

- 
- 

  $   421,061 
  7,000 

  $  360,744 
5,048 

accrued charges 
Future taxes payable 
Shareholders’ equity 
Total Liabilities and 

Shareholders’ Equity 

  $ 

- 
     -   
-   

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

       10,809 
10,463 
129,369 

10,809 
10,463 
  129,369 

 11,001 
7,011 
    122,879 

- 
            - 

$     57,455 

  $  253,953 

  $  116,653 

        1.50% 

           1.84% 

          2.73%  

  $              - 
                 - 

  $  150,641 

  $  578,702 

  $  506,683 

  $  165,487    $ 

3,277 

  $  (110,734)      $ 

43,534 

  $ 

10,813 

  $  (112,377)    $ 

- 

  $ 

- 

Yield 

GAP  

YIELD SPREAD 

          1.55%              4.40% 

    4.30% 

          3.29% 

      12.50%  

Certain residential construction loans and single family uninsured completed inventory loans are subject to the greater of 
a  minimum  interest  rate  (ranging  between  4.25%  and  10%)  or  a  prime  based  interest  rate.    To  the  extent  that  the 
minimum rate exceeds the prime based rate at December 31, 2010, these mortgages have been reflected in the table above 
as fixed rate mortgages, as follows: within 3 months - $19,117, 3 months to 1 year  - $76,004, and 1 to 5 years - $44,147.  

An immediate and sustained 1% increase (decrease) to market interest rates at December 31, 2010 would have a positive 
(adverse) effect of $1,072 (2009 - $2,144) to net income over the following twelve month period. 

An immediate and sustained 1% increase (decrease) to market interest rates at December 31, 2010 would have an adverse 
(positive) effect to accumulated other comprehensive income of $3,817 (2009 - $1,902). 

When calculating the effect of an immediate and sustained 1% change in market interest rates on net investment income, 
the Company determines which assets and liabilities reprice over the following twelve months and applies a 1% change 
to their respective yields at the time of repricing to determine the change in net investment income for the duration of the 
twelve month period. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2010 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

20.  Capital Management 

The Company's primary capital management objectives are to maintain sufficient capital for regulatory purposes and to 
earn  acceptable  and  sustainable  risk  weighted  returns  for  shareholders.    Through  its  risk  management  and  corporate 
governance framework, the Company assesses current and projected economic, housing market, interest rate and credit 
conditions to determine appropriate levels of capital.  The Company typically pays out all of its taxable income by way of 
dividends.  Capital growth is achieved through retained earnings, rights offerings and the dividend reinvestment plan. 

The Company's capital management is driven by the guidelines set out by the Tax Act and OSFI.  As a MIC under the 
Tax Act, the Company is limited to a liabilities to capital ratio of 5:1 (or an assets to capital ratio of 6:1), based on the  
non-consolidated balance sheet measured at its tax value.  As a loan company under the Trust Act, the Company has been 
granted a maximum consolidated regulatory assets to capital ratio by OSFI.  The Company manages its assets to a level 
of 5.75 times capital on a non-consolidated tax basis to provide a prudent cushion between its limit and total actual assets.  
The Company manages its capital to comply with the requirements of the MIC test and OSFI regulations at all times. 

The Company has adopted the Basel II capital management framework.  The Company has implemented the standardized 
approach  to  calculating  risk-weighted  assets  for  credit  risk  and  the  basic  indicator  approach  for  the  calculation  of 
operational risk. 

Tier  1  capital  includes  common  shares,  contributed surplus,  retained  earnings  and  certain  components  of  accumulated 
other comprehensive income. Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital are both reduced by 50% of unrated securitization exposures and 
Tier 1 capital is reduced by a portion of gains on securitization.  OSFI’s target minimum Tier 1 and Total capital ratios 
for the Company are 7% and 10%, respectively.  The Company’s target minimum Tier 1 and Total capital ratios are both 
15%.   

As at December 31 

Tax Act Test 

Income tax assets 
Income tax capital 
Income tax assets to capital ratio 
Income tax liabilities to capital ratio 

Regulatory Tests (OSFI) 

Tier 1 capital 
   Share capital 
   Contributed surplus 
   Retained earnings 
   Tier 1 capital deductions 

Tier 2 capital  
   Tier 2 capital deductions 

Total capital 

Total regulatory assets 

Capital ratios 
   Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio 
   Total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio 
   Assets to capital ratio 

$ 
$ 

$ 

2010 

2009 

  555,360 
  126,374 
4.39 
3.39 

$ 
$ 

  488,024 
  120,732 
4.04 
3.04 

  100,112 
510 
26,956 
(6,815) 
120,763 

   $         98,490 
510 
22,165 
(9,792) 
111,373 

(229) 
(229) 

(1,142) 
(1,142) 

$ 

  120,534 

$ 

  110,231 

$ 

  595,473 

$ 

  508,351 

22.10% 
22.06% 
4.94 

27.75% 
27.47% 
4.61 

As at December 31, 2010, the Company was in compliance with the capital guidelines issued by OSFI under Basel II. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2010 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

The Company's assets, analyzed on a risk-weighted basis, are as follows: 

As at December 31 

On-Balance Sheet Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages 
Securitization investments 
Loans receivable and other investments 
Equity investment in MCLP 
Derivative financial instruments 
Other assets 

2010 

2009 

Balance 

Risk-Weighted 

Balance  Risk-Weighted 

$ 

89,373 
                6,608 
422,393 
13,605 
10,079 
20,315 
13,120 
3,209 
$  578,702 

$ 

18,140 
              6,608 
294,907 
13,926 
10,079 
20,315 
- 
3,209 
$  367,184 

$  89,843 
- 
295,415 
73,590 
16,885 
17,905 
11,490 
1,555 
$  506,683 

$ 

18,260 
                     - 
202,272 
 29,759 
 16,885 
17,905 
- 
1,555 
$    286,636 

Off-Balance Sheet Assets 

Letters of credit 
Mortgage funding commitments 

Derivative Financial Instruments 

CMB interest rate swaps 
  Outstanding notional 
  Add-on factor 
  Potential credit exposure 
  Positive replacement cost 
  Credit equivalent 
  Risk weighting 
  Risk-weighted equivalent 

Charge for operational risk 

Total Risk-Weighted Assets 

$   279,138 
             0.5% 

1,396 
13,120 
14,516 

20% 

       11,247 
       99,839 
     111,086 

2,903 

65,238 

$  260,095 

   0.5% 
1,300 
11,490 
12,790 

20% 

5,572 
48,087 
53,659 

2,558 

58,475 

$  546,411 

$   401,328 

The risk-weighting of all on-balance sheet assets (except derivative financial instruments) and all off-balance sheet assets 
is based on a prescribed percentage of the underlying asset position, in addition to adjustments for other items such as 
impaired mortgages and unrated securitization investments.  The derivative financial instrument credit equivalent consists 
of the fair market value of the derivative and an amount representing the potential future credit exposure.  Risk-weighted 
assets also include an operational risk charge, which is based on certain components of the Company’s net investment 
income over the past three years. 

21. 

Financial Instruments 

The  majority  of  the  Company’s  consolidated  balance  sheet  consists  of  financial  instruments,  and  the  majority  of  net 
income  is  derived  from  the  related  income,  expenses,  gains  and  losses.    Financial  instruments  include  cash  and  cash 
equivalents,  marketable  securities,  mortgages,  securitization  investments,  loans receivable  and  other investments,  term 
deposits and derivative financial instruments. 

All financial instruments that are carried on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value (marketable securities, mortgages, 
certain securitization investments and derivative financial instruments) are estimated using valuation techniques based on 
observable  market  data  such  as  market  interest  rates  currently  charged  for  similar  financial  investments  to  expected 
maturity dates. 

The fair value of the Company’s mortgages considers the existing terms of the portfolio of mortgages (e.g. interest rate, 
term to maturity, risk rating) relative to the current market for similar mortgages.   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2010 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities reported at fair value as at December 31, 2010.    Financial 
assets  and liabilities are  classified  into  three levels,  as  follows:  quoted  prices in an  active  market  (Level 1),  fair  value 
based  on  observable  inputs  other  than  quoted  prices  (Level  2)  and  fair  value  based  on  inputs  that  are  not  based  on 
observable data (Level 3). 

Financial Assets 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages 
Securitization investments 
Derivative financial instruments  

Financial Liabilities 
Securitization liabilities 

Level 1 

 Level 2 

Level 3 

    $       1,652 
- 
- 
- 
1,652 

$ 

         $       4,956 
  422,393 
                - 
13,120 
$  440,469 

      $               - 
                 - 
10,065 
- 
10,065 

$ 

$ 

- 

$ 

- 

$ 

7,000 

The following table is a reconciliation of changes during 2010 in the fair value of Level 3 financial instruments: 

Financial Assets 
Securitization investments 

Financial Liabilities 
Securitization liabilities 

Opening 
Balance 

Additions 

Settlements 

Changes in 
 Fair Value 

Closing 
Balance 

$  18,943 

  $ 

499 

  $ 

(4,569) 

  $ 

(4,808) 

$  10,065 

$ 

5,048 

  $ 

- 

  $ 

(3,177) 

  $ 

5,129 

$ 

7,000 

The following table summarizes financial assets and liabilities reported at fair value as at December 31, 2009. 

Financial Assets 
Mortgages 
Securitization investments 
Derivative financial instruments  

Financial Liabilities 
Securitization liabilities 

Level 1 

 Level 2 

Level 3 

$ 

$ 

$ 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

$  295,415 
 43,409 
11,490 
$   350,314 

$ 

$ 

- 
18,943 
- 
18,943 

$ 

- 

$ 

5,048 

The following table is a reconciliation of changes during 2009 in the fair value of Level 3 financial instruments: 

Opening 
Balance 

Additions 

Settlements 

Changes in 
 Fair Value 

Closing 
Balance 

$ 

5,337 

  $  10,892 

  $ 

(1,625) 

  $ 

 4,339 

$  18,943 

$ 

7,095 

  $ 

- 

  $ 

(1,125) 

$        (922) 

$ 

5,048 

Financial Assets 
Securitization investments 

Financial Liabilities 
Securitization liabilities 

Risk Management 

The  types  of  risks  to  which  the  Company  is  exposed  include  interest  rate,  credit,  liquidity  and  market  risk.    The 
Company’s enterprise risk management framework includes policies, guidelines and procedures, with oversight by senior 
management and the Board of Directors.  These policies are developed and implemented by management and reviewed 
and approved annually by the Board of Directors. 

The nature of these risks and how they are managed is provided in the Risk Management and Risk Factors section of the 
Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Operations  (“MD&A”).   Certain  disclosures  required  under  the  CICA 
Handbook section 3862, Financial Instruments - Disclosures, related to the management of credit, interest rate, liquidity 
and  market  risks  inherent  with  financial  instruments  are  included  in  the  MD&A.  The  relevant  MD&A  sections  are 
identified by shading within boxes and the content forms an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2010 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2010 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

22. 

Lease Commitments  

The future minimum annual lease commitments for premises are as follows: 

2011 
2012 
2013 
2014  
2015 and thereafter 

23.    Guarantees 

$ 

263 
263 
263 
198 
                                                              - 
987 

$ 

The  Company  guarantees  certain  of  the  credit  and  operating  activities  of  MCAP  Financial  Corporation  (“MFC”)  and 
MCLP.  CDP Capital - Real Estate Advisory Inc. (“CDP Capital - Real Estate Advisory”) indemnifies the Company to the 
extent of 75% of the costs resulting from any claims on the guarantees.  The effect of this indemnity is that the cost of any 
claim will be borne by the Company and CDP Capital - Real Estate Advisory pro rata to their respective voting interests in 
MCLP. 

The guarantees subject to the CDP Capital - Real Estate Advisory indemnity as follows: 

(a)  guarantee of the performance of MFC and MCLP with respect to the warehousing of residential construction loans 

related to MCLP’s residential construction loan securitization program; and 

(b)  guarantee of the premises lease with respect to the premises occupied by MFC, MCLP and the Company at 200 King 

Street West, Toronto with a current monthly rent of $116 and expiring in September 2014. 

MCLP  has issued  Class  B  units to  management  of  MCLP,  which  were  financed  by  bank  loans  to  management.    Under 
certain circumstances, the Company may be required to contribute up to 25% of the fair value of the Class B units to MCLP 
in order to repurchase the Class B units or to repay the bank financing and subrogate the bank’s position.  At December 31, 
2010,  the  outstanding  bank  loan  balances  were  $6,315.  As  at  December  31,  2010,  the  fair  value  of  the  Class  B  units 
exceeded the outstanding bank loan balances. 

24.  Comparative Amounts 

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted in the current year.  There was 
no impact to the financial position or net income as a result of these reclassifications. 

25.  Future Changes in Accounting Policy  

For  the  fiscal  year  commencing  January  1,  2011,  the  Company  will  adopt  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards 
(“IFRS”).   

For additional information regarding the Company’s transition to IFRS, please refer to pages 23 to 25 of the MD&A. 

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2010 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

DIRECTORS 

David G. Broadhurst 
President, Poynton Investments Limited; Chairman of the 
Audit Committee; Member of Conduct Review, Corporate 
Governance and Human Resources Committee; Director since 
May 1997. 

Brydon Cruise 
President and Managing Partner, Brookfield Financial; 
Member of Conduct Review, Corporate Governance and 
Human Resources Committee; Member of Investment 
Committee; Director since May 2010. 

Derek A. Norton 
President and CEO, MCAP Commercial LP; Director since 
July 2000. 

Jean C. Pinard 
Corporate Director; Member of Investment Committee; 
Director since November 2005.  

Susan Doré 
Corporate Director; Member of Audit Committee; Member of 
Conduct Review, Corporate Governance and Human 
Resources Committee; Director since May 2010. 

Robert A. Stuebing 
Corporate Director; Member of Audit Committee; Member of 
Investment Committee; Director since April 2004. 

Brian A. Johnson 
Partner, Crown Capital Partners and Crown Realty Partners; 
Member of Investment Committee; Chairman of Conduct 
Review, Corporate Governance and Human Resources 
Committee; Director since January 2001. 

Ian Sutherland 
Chairman, MCAN Mortgage Corporation; Director since 
January 1991. 

David A. MacIntosh 
Corporate Director; Chairman of Investment Committee; 
Member of Audit Committee; Director since January 2000. 

William Jandrisits 
President and Chief Executive Officer, MCAN Mortgage 
Corporation; Director since August 2010. 

OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT  

William Jandrisits 
President and Chief Executive Officer  

Tammy Oldenburg  
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

Michael Misener 
Vice President, Investments 

Paco Lai 
Senior Manager, Cash Operations  

Sylvia Pinto 
Corporate Secretary 
Chief Compliance Officer 

Derek Sutherland 
Assistant Vice President, Investments 

Dipti Patel 
Investment Analyst 

John Tyas 
Controller 

Ekaterina Gorzheltson 
Assistant Controller 

Sal Jadavji 
Enterprise Risk Management Officer 
Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer 
Privacy Officer 
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Coordinator 

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CORPORATE INFORMATION  

Head Office 
200 King Street West, Suite 400 
Toronto, Ontario  
M5H 3T4 

Tel: (416) 598-2665 
Fax: (416) 598-4142 
Web: www.mcanmortgage.com 

Corporate Counsel  
Goodmans LLP 
Toronto, Ontario  

Auditors 
Ernst & Young LLP 
Toronto, Ontario  

Public Listing 
Toronto Stock Exchange  
Exchange symbol MKP 

Bank  
Bank of Montreal  
First Canadian Place  
Toronto, Ontario 

2010 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

Corporate Information  
This MCAN Mortgage Corporation 2010 Annual Report is available for 
viewing/printing on our web site at www.mcanmortgage.com, or additionally on 
SEDAR at www.sedar.com.  To request a printed copy, please contact Ms. Sylvia 
Pinto, Corporate Secretary, 200 King Street West, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M5H 
3T4, by phone 416-591-5214 or 1-800-387-4405, or e-mail 
spinto@mcanmortgage.com. 

Registrar and Transfer Agent  
For dividend information, change in share registration or address, lost certificates, 
estate transfers, or to advise of duplicate mailings, please call MCAN Mortgage 
Corporation’s Transfer Agent and Registrar at 1-800-564-6253, or write to 
Computershare Trust Company of Canada, 100 University Avenue, 9th Floor, 
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1. 

General Information  
For general enquiries about MCAN Mortgage Corporation, please write to Ms. 
Sylvia Pinto, Corporate Secretary or e-mail mcanexecutive@mcanmortgage.com. 

Annual Meeting  
4:30 p.m., on May 11, 2011 
St. Andrew’s Club and Conference Centre 
150 King Street West 
Inverness Room 
27th Floor 
Toronto, Ontario 

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