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ANNUAL REPORT 2011 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

DESCRIPTION OF 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 is a Loan Company under the Trust and Loan Companies Act (the “Trust Act”) and  
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 dividends 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.  

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PRESIDENT AND CEO’S MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS ..................................................................................... 2 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS .................................................................... 3 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ......................................................................................................... 42 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ..................................................................................... 48 
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................... 89 
CORPORATE INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 90 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS 

2011 Highlights 

In  2011,  MCAN  Mortgage  Corporation  (the  “Company”,  “MCAN”  or  “we”)  recorded  strong  asset  growth  in  a  challenging 
environment as we delivered a 40% increase in corporate assets.  Net income of $27.1 million was up from $26.7 million in the 
prior year, while earnings per share were $1.68 compared to $1.85 in the prior year due to the dilution effects of our $31 million 
share issuance in April 2011.  Earnings from our investment in MCAP Commercial LP (“MCLP”) contributed significantly to 
MCAN’s results this year.  Return on equity for 2011 was 18.5%, down from 22.0% in 2010. 

Total consolidated assets were $3.9 billion at December 31, 2011, which included $754 million of corporate assets, up from $538 
million  at  December  31,  2010.  Corporate  asset  growth  during  2011  was  driven  by  $220  million  of  mortgage  growth  as  we 
deployed the additional capacity from the share issuance.  Approximately 70% of this growth was in single family mortgages, 
which resulted in an improvement to MCAN’s overall risk profile, as these mortgages generally have a lower risk profile than our 
construction and commercial loans.  Portfolio quality continued to improve, with total mortgage arrears decreasing to $76 million 
at December 31, 2011 from $92 million at December 31, 2010.  

Dividends per share were $1.81 in 2011, up from $1.19 in 2010. We have declared a first quarter dividend of $0.60 per share to 
be paid March 30, 2012 to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2012.  MCAN’s capital levels remain strong with Tier 1 and 
Total capital ratios of 22.21% and 22.26% respectively at December 31, 2011.   

As a result of the growth and rebalancing of our corporate asset portfolio, our core earnings have increased and we have achieved 
earnings stability and a lower risk profile. 

2012 Objectives 

In 2012, we plan to optimally invest our corporate assets and utilize the remaining capacity from the 2011 share issuance. Our 
pipeline of new and existing unfunded mortgage commitments should result in the full investment of the balance sheet by the end 
of  the  first  quarter  of  2012.  As  we  reach  our  lending  capacity,  we  expect  to  improve  the  profitability  of  our  corporate  assets 
through portfolio optimization and the continued investment in higher yielding non-mortgage assets, while proactively managing 
our risk profile.   

We expect our core income to increase as a result of the full investment of the balance sheet, which we also expect to have a 
positive impact on our taxable income.  We also expect to be more active in securitizations as a result of our continued issuance 
of mortgage backed securities (“MBS”).   

2012 Outlook 

While housing markets are expected to moderate, we continue to observe good lending opportunities within the first-time buyer 
and  first  move-up  housing  sectors.    Canadian  real  estate  markets  continue  to  experience  reasonable  levels  of  liquidity  and 
competition.  We continue to observe balanced housing markets within our core lending markets of Alberta, British Columbia 
and Ontario.  We believe that 2012 will provide MCAN with financing opportunities at good risk-adjusted returns.  We continue 
to focus on investing in mortgages within our core markets that have strong real estate fundamentals, and we expect to further 
refine  our  portfolio  asset  mix  and  geographic  diversification  throughout  2012.  Our  investment  in  MCLP  continues  to  provide 
strategic growth opportunities and positive returns.  The announced acquisition of ResMor Trust Company by MCLP is expected 
to improve their origination network.     

MCAN  maintains a disciplined and focused business model to create stable and regular dividends for its investors.  While we 
shall endeavour to continue to grow our business, we are mindful of the continued challenges in world financial markets and the 
effects  on  the  Canadian  economy.    We  have  seen  evidence  of  a  slowing  domestic  economy  and  some  moderation  in  select 
housing  markets,  while  markets  such  as  Alberta  continue  to  show  strength  from  the  growth  of  Canada’s  commodity  markets 
where strong prices and demand continue to push exploration and distribution related services. 

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 
balance sheets and accompanying notes as at December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010 and the consolidated 
statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, comprehensive income and cash flows for the years then ended, which 
have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (“IFRS”)  and  have  been  presented  in 
Canadian currency.  For all periods up to and including December 31, 2010, the consolidated financial statements were prepared 
in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“CGAAP”).  The consolidated financial statements for 
the year ended December 31, 2011 are the first annual financial statements that we have prepared in accordance with IFRS.  This 
MD&A has been prepared as at March 9, 2012. 

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 CAUTION ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS 

This  MD&A  contains  “forward-looking  statements”  within  the  meaning  of  applicable  Canadian  securities  laws.    The  words 
“may,”  “believe,”  “will,”  “anticipate,”  “expect,”  “planned,”  “estimate,”  “project,”  “future,”  and  other  expressions  that  are 
predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. 
Such  statements  reflect  management’s  current  beliefs  and  are  based  on  information  currently  available  to  management.  The 
forward-looking statements in this MD&A include, among others, statements with respect to: 

the current business environment and outlook; 

•  
•   possible or assumed future results; 
•   ability to create shareholder value; 
•  business goals and strategy; 
•  
the stability of home prices; 
•   effect of challenging conditions on us; 
•  
•   sufficiency of our access to capital resources; and 
•  

factors affecting our competitive position within the housing markets; 

the timing of the effect of interest rate changes on our cash flows. 

Reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and 
other factors, which may cause the actual results to differ materially from the anticipated future results expressed or implied by 
such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-
looking statements include, but are not limited to: 

•   global market activity; 
•  worldwide demand for and related impact on commodity prices; 
•   changes in government and economic policy; 
•   changes in general economic, real estate and other conditions;  
•   changes in interest rates; 
•   mortgage rate and availability changes;  
•   adverse legislation or regulation; 
•  
•   confidence levels of consumers; 
•   ability to raise capital on favourable terms; 
•   our debt and leverage; 
•   competitive conditions in the homebuilding industry, including product and pricing pressures; 
•   ability to retain our executive officers; 
•  
•   additional  risks  and  uncertainties,  many  of  which  are  beyond  our  control,  referred  to  in  this  MD&A  and  our  other  public 

relationships with our mortgage originators; and 

technology changes; 

filings with the applicable Canadian regulatory authorities.  

Subject to applicable securities law requirements, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements 
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  However, any further disclosures made on related subjects in 
subsequent reports should be consulted. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - MD&A 

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 5 
HIGHLIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 
OUTLOOK ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
PERFORMANCE CHARTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 
FINANCIAL POSITION ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 
SUMMARY OF FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS ....................................................................................................................... 21 
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA ......................................................................................................................... 25 
SECURITIZATION PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................................. 26 
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................... 27 
SHARE ISSUANCE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27 
DIVIDEND POLICY AND RECORD ........................................................................................................................................... 27 
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 28 
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 28 
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES ........................................................................................................................... 28 
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 29 
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS .................................................................................................. 31 
LIQUIDITY .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 
RISK FACTORS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32 
RISK MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................. 34 
PEOPLE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE................................................................................................................................................... 36 
INTERNAL AUDIT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES ........................................................................................................ 37 
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS .................................................................................................. 38 
FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 40 
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING ........ 41 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Table 1: Income Statement Highlights 

(in thousands except for per share amounts and %)   

2011 
IFRS

2010 
IFRS

2009 
CGAAP 

Change from 2010 
 (%) 
($) 

Operating Results 
Net investment income - corporate assets 
Net investment income - securitization assets 
  before market value adjustment 
Fair market value adjustment 
Net investment income - securitization assets  
Net investment income  
Operating expenses 
Income before income taxes 
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes  
Net income 

  $ 

25,650 

  $ 

27,380 

  $      (1,730) 

(6.3%) 

5,830 
228 
6,058 
31,708 
6,860 
24,848 
(2,255) 
27,103 

  $ 

9,055 
1,629 
10,684 
38,064 
6,100 
31,964 
5,306 
26,658 

  $ 

(3,225) 
(1,401) 
(4,626) 
          (6,356) 
    760 
(7,116) 
7,561 
445 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

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

Average mortgage portfolio yield - corporate 
Term deposit average interest rate 

6.53%    
2.36%    

7.59%    
2.10%    

7.48%     
3.12%     

Average mortgage portfolio yield - securitized 
Financial liabilities from securitization - average  
  interest rate 

4.23%    

4.32%  

3.66%

3.64%

n/a 

n/a 

Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Taxable income per share 
Dividends per share 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

1.68 
1.42 
1.81 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

1.85 
1.79 
1.19 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

1.73 
1.17 
1.44 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

(0.17) 
(0.37) 
0.62 

Return on average shareholders’ equity 

18.52%    

21.97%    

20.69%   

Table 2: Balance Sheet Highlights 

(35.6%) 
(86.0%) 
(43.3%) 
(16.7%) 
12.5% 
(22.3%) 
(142.5%) 
1.7% 

(14.0%) 
12.4% 

(2.1%) 

0.5% 

(9.2%) 
(20.7%) 
52.1% 

(15.7%) 

(in thousands except for per share amounts and %)  

 December 31 
  2011 (IFRS) 

 December 31 
  2010 (IFRS) 

January 1 
  2010 (IFRS) 

Change from 2010 
(%) 

($) 

Balance Sheet Highlights 
Assets 
  Corporate 
  Securitization 
Total assets 

Mortgages - corporate 
Mortgages - securitized 

Liabilities 
  Corporate 
  Securitization 
Total liabilities 

  $ 
753,799 
    3,140,359 
  $  3,894,158 

  $ 
538,118 
    3,147,907 
  $  3,686,025 

  $ 
465,213 
    3,097,491 
  $  3,562,704 

$ 

  $ 

215,681 
(7,548) 
208,133 

  $ 
640,351 
  $  1,499,016 

  $ 
420,322 
  $  1,910,995 

  $ 
294,769 
  $  2,342,164 

  $ 
220,029 
  $  (411,979) 

618,277 
  $ 
    3,117,416 
  $  3,735,693 

438,732 
  $ 
    3,122,214 
  $  3,560,946 

373,751 
  $ 
    3,074,999 
  $  3,448,750 

  $ 

  $ 

179,545 
(4,798) 
174,747 

40.1% 
(0.2%) 
5.6% 

52.3% 
(21.6%) 

40.9% 
(0.2%) 
4.9% 

Shareholders’ equity 

  $ 

158,465 

  $ 

125,079 

  $ 

113,954 

  $ 

33,386 

26.7% 

Capital Ratios 
Tax Assets to Capital Ratio 
Tier 1 Capital Ratio 
Total Capital Ratio 

Credit Quality  
Impaired mortgage ratio 
Total mortgage arrears 

4.91 
22.21% 
22.26% 

4.39 
22.10% 
22.06% 

4.04 
27.75% 
27.47% 

11.8% 
0.5% 
0.9% 

0.67% 
76,279 

  $ 

0.63% 
91,828 

  $ 

0.68% 
100,054 

  $ 

  $ 

(15,549) 

6.3% 
(16.9%) 

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

16,862 
9.40 
  $ 
  $ 
13.40 
  $  225,951  

$ 
$ 
$ 

  14,448 
8.66 
13.86 
200,249 

$ 
$ 
$ 

  14,321 
7.96 
13.60 
194,766 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

0.74 
(0.46) 
25,702  

16.7% 
8.5% 
(3.3%) 
12.8% 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

HIGHLIGHTS 

•  Net income was $27.1 million in 2011 ($1.68 per share), up from $26.7 million in 2010 ($1.85 per share). Our return 

on equity was 18.5% for the year compared to 22.0% in 2010. 

• 

Total consolidated assets were $3.9 billion at December 31, 2011, which included $754 million of corporate assets, up 
from  $538  million  at  December  31,  2010.  Corporate  asset  growth  during  2011  included  $220  million  of  mortgage 
growth. 

•  We  completed  a  public  share  issuance  during  2011,  issuing  2,300,000  new  common  shares  for  net  proceeds  of  $31 

million. 

• 

Impaired corporate mortgages as a percentage of the corporate portfolio were 2.24% at December 31, 2011, down from 
3.06% in the prior year. Impaired mortgages as a percentage of total mortgages remained low at 0.67% at December 
31, 2011 compared to 0.63% in the prior year. 

• 

Total mortgage arrears decreased to $76 million at December 31, 2011 from $92 million at December 31, 2010. 

•  Dividends per share were $1.81 in 2011, up from $1.19 in 2010.   

•  We declared a 2012 first quarter dividend of $0.60 per share to be paid on March 30, 2012 to shareholders of record as 
of March 15, 2012.  This dividend comprises the regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share and an extra dividend of 
$0.33 per share, and consists of a $0.05 per share capital gains component and a $0.55 per share taxable component.  

OUTLOOK 

The Canadian economy has continued to expand, although domestic demand has been somewhat slower than initially anticipated 
by  economists.    The  economy  is  projected  to  expand  with  GDP  growth  of  2.0%  for  2012  and  2.8%  for  2013.    The  Canadian 
economy saw a moderation in growth in the fourth quarter of 2011, as a result of the European debt crisis and a slow down in the 
labour market.  We expect moderate growth to continue through 2012 in line with the growth experienced in the latter half of 
2011.   

New term deposit funding rates continue to remain low by historical standards as central banks maintain neutral monetary policy 
to  enable  economic  growth.    In  light  of  global  economic  uncertainty  and  the  instability  of  financial  markets,  we  believe  that 
Canadian interest rates will remain low, providing stable funding costs for the coming year.  

As we move towards full investment of the balance sheet, our emphasis remains on investing in mortgages with sound borrower 
equity,  reasonable  market  acceptance  through  pre-sales  on  construction  loans  and  acceptable  risk-adjusted  returns.    We  are 
closely monitoring market conditions in the geographic markets in which we invest to mitigate balance sheet risk.  Our mortgage 
portfolio  is  currently  well  positioned  with  a  low  level  of  impaired  mortgages.    In  addition,  we  have  good  geographic  and 
borrower  diversification.    We  remain  focused  on  expanding  the  Canadian  markets  in  which  we  invest,  maintaining  prudent 
lending practices and investing in quality assets. 

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PERFORMANCE CHARTS  

The following graph compares MCAN’s cumulative total shareholder return (assuming an investment of $100 on December 31, 
2006 on its common shares during the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2011, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index 
(Total Return) and the S&P/TSX Financial Services Index (Total Return), assuming reinvestment of all dividends. 

Figure 1: Shareholder Return 

$250.00

$200.00

$150.00

$100.00

$50.00

$0.00

01/01/2007

31/12/2007

31/12/2008

31/12/2009

31/12/2010

30/12/2011

MCAN

S&P/TSX Capped Financial  Index

S&P/TSX Composite Index

MCAN 

S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index 

S&P/TSX Capped Financial Index 

Jan 1 
2007 

100 

100 

100 

Dec 31 
2007 

95.41 

109.67 

99.14 

Dec 31 
2008 

96.67 

73.48 

63.62 

Dec 31 
2009 

165.51 

99.24 

92.74 

Dec 31 
2010 

184.75 

116.71 

100.64 

Dec 30 
2011 

Compound 
Annual Growth 

201.18 

106.54 

96.77 

15.01% 

1.28% 

(0.65%) 

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

Figure 2: Dividend Growth 

Extra Dividend

Regular Dividend

$1.81

$0.73

$1.44

$0.43

$1.19

$0.15

$1.00

$0.08

$0.96

$0.92

$0.96

$1.01

$1.04

$1.08

$0.97

$0.21

$0.76

$1.18

$0.34

$0.84

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

(1)compound annual growth rate 

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 Table 3: Ten Year Financial Summary  

 (in thousands, except per share amounts) 

 December 31 
 2011 (IFRS) 
 2010 (IFRS) 
 2009 (CGAAP) 
 2008 (CGAAP) 
 2007 (CGAAP) 
 2006 (CGAAP) 
 2005 (CGAAP) 
 2004 (CGAAP) 
 2003 (CGAAP) 
 2002 (CGAAP) 

Net 
Income 
$  27,103   
26,658   
24,742   
30,348   
14,843   
15,211   
14,116   
11,601   
8,247   
5,430   

Earnings 
Per Share 
1.68 
$ 
1.85 
1.73 
2.14 
1.12 
1.23 
1.18 
1.12 
0.84 
0.58 

Dividends  
Per Share 
1.81 
$ 
1.19 
1.44 
0.96 
1.00 
1.18 
0.97 
1.11 
0.68 
0.68 

Assets 1 
  $  753,799 
538,118 
506,683 
570,154 
557,425 
498,107 
434,369 
454,365 
369,477 
327,059 

Shareholders’ 
Equity 
  $  158,465 
125,079 
122,879 
116,609 
103,007 
84,611 
81,164 
74,965 
61,741 
58,383 

Market 
 Capitalization 
225,951 
  $ 
200,249  
194,766  
129,438 
140,416 
141,052 
116,918 
103,374 
83,747 
80,293 

1 2011 and 2010 consist of corporate assets only as reported under IFRS.  2009 and earlier years consist of total assets under CGAAP. 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

MCAN  reported  net  income  of $27.1  million  for  the year  ended  December  31, 2011,  up  from  $26.7  million  in the  prior year.  
Earnings per share were $1.68 compared to $1.85 in the prior year.  The increase is due to higher equity income from MCAP 
Commercial  LP  (“MCLP”)  and  a  recovery  of  income  taxes,  partially  offset  by  higher  provisions  for  credit  losses,  lower 
securitization income and lower fee income in the current year.  

Table 4: Net Income - For the Years Ended December 31 

(in thousands) 

2011 

2010 

Net Investment Income - Corporate Assets 
 Mortgage interest 
 Interest on financial investments and other loans
 Equity income from MCAP Commercial LP 
 Fees   
 Marketable securities 
 Interest on cash and cash equivalents 

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

Net Investment Income - Securitization Assets 
 Mortgage interest 
 Interest on financial investments 
 Interest on short-term investments 
 Other securitization income 

 Interest on financial liabilities from securitization 
 Mortgage expenses 

Net investment income before fair market value adjustment 
Fair market value adjustment - derivative financial instruments 

Net investment income  
Operating expenses 
Income before income taxes 
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes  
Net income  

Basic and diluted earnings per share  
Taxable income per share 
Dividends per share 

Net Investment Income - Corporate Assets 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

32,593 
1,342 
5,007 
1,593 
1,281 
592 
42,408 

12,293 
3,407 
1,058 
16,758 

25,650 

20,718 
5,714 
814 
9,001 
36,247 

29,844 
573 
30,417 

5,830 
228 
6,058 

31,708 
6,860 
24,848 
(2,255) 
27,103 

1.68 
1.42 
1.81 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

27,211 
2,507 
3,302 
3,857 
31 
230 
37,138 

7,619 
2,831 
(692) 
9,758 

27,380 

25,467 
3,203 
334 
10,239 
39,243 

29,473 
715 
30,188 

9,055 
1,629 
10,684 

38,064 
6,100 
31,964 
5,306 
26,658 

1.85 
1.79 
1.19 

Mortgage  interest  income  increased  by  $5.4  million  from  the  prior  year  as  a  result  of  a  $152  million  increase  in  the  average 
mortgage portfolio (from $359 million in 2010 to $511 million in 2011), partially offset by a decrease in the average mortgage 
yield to  6.53%  in  2011  from  7.59%  in  2010.   The  decrease  in  the overall  portfolio yield  was  largely driven  by  a  $1.7  million 
decrease in discount income from MCAN’s acquired mortgage portfolios.   

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 

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remaining term of the respective mortgages.  Upon the payout of a mortgage, the remaining unamortized discount is recognized 
as income.     

During  the year,  we  realized  $2.0  million  (2010  -  $3.7  million)  relating  to  the  partial  recovery  of  purchase  price  discounts  on 
MCAN’s  acquired  portfolios,  included in  mortgage  interest  income.    We  also  received  $303,000  (2010  -  $2.3  million)  of  fees 
from MCLP from a profit sharing arrangement relating to the discounted mortgage portfolios acquired by MCLP.  Prior year fee 
income from profit sharing was extremely high by historical standards. 

Interest  on  loans  and  investments  decreased  by  $1.2  million  from  the  prior  year  as  a  result  of  a  significantly  lower  average 
portfolio balance in the current year, partially offset by a one-time gain of $876,000 from the sale of a financial investment.   

Equity  income  from  our  ownership  in  MCLP  increased  by  $1.7  million  from  the  prior  year  due  to  gains  from  the  sale  of 
mortgages in 2011. 

Fees  decreased  by  $2.3  million  from  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 extension, renewal and letter of credit fees earned on our 
mortgage portfolio. 

Marketable securities income increased by $1.3 million from the prior year as a result of a substantially larger average portfolio. 

Term deposit interest and expenses increased by $4.7 million from 2010 as a result of an increase in the average term deposit rate 
to 2.36% in 2011 from 2.10% in 2010 and a $163 million increase in the average term deposit balance to $507 million in 2011 
from $344 million in 2010.   

Mortgage  expenses,  consisting  primarily  of  mortgage  servicing  expenses,  increased  by  $576,000  from  2010  as  a  result  of  a 
significantly larger average portfolio, although the average mortgage servicing rate decreased from 2010. 

Details of the provision for credit losses are discussed in “Credit Quality”. 

Net Investment Income - Securitization Assets 

Net investment income from securitization assets relates to MCAN’s participation in certain securitization programs, including 
the Canada Mortgage Bonds (“CMB”) program.  As a result of the conversion to IFRS, our ability to participate in future CMB 
program transactions has been significantly reduced (refer to “Securitization Programs” discussion).  As existing CMB issuances 
mature, we expect net investment income from securitization assets to decrease as the related mortgages and reinvestment assets 
are removed from our balance sheet.  Our existing CMB issuances mature as follows: June 2012 - $423 million, December 2012 - 
$665  million,  2013  -  $1.1  billion,  2014  -  $879  million,  2015  -  $47  million.    In  late  2011,  we  commenced  a  mortgage-backed 
securities  program  to  allow  for  our  continued  participation  in  securitization  transactions  (refer  to  “Securitization  Programs” 
discussion). 

Net investment income from securitized assets before fair market value adjustments was $5.8 million in 2011 compared to $9.1 
million in the prior year.  Including fair market value adjustments on derivative financial instruments, net investment income on 
securitized assets was $6.1 million in 2011 compared to $10.7 million in the prior year. 

Mortgage interest income decreased by $4.7 million from the prior year, primarily due to a $388 million decrease in the average 
mortgage portfolio over 2010.  In addition, the average yield decreased from 4.32% in 2010 to 4.23% in 2011.  As the securitized 
mortgages repay, we reinvest the collected principal in certain permitted investments, which include financial investments and 
short-term  investments.    Since  we  do  not  currently  plan  to  participate  in  new  CMB  issuances  in  the  near  future,  we  expect 
securitized mortgage interest income to continue to decrease as the mortgages repay, while reinvestment income should increase 
as our reinvested asset balances grow. 

Interest on financial investments increased by $2.5 million and interest on short-term investments increased by $480,000 from the 
prior  year,  both  as  a  result  of  a  significant  increase  in  the  average  portfolios  from  2010  from  the  continued  repayment  of 
securitized mortgages. 

Other securitization income was $9.0 million in 2011 compared to $10.2 million in the prior year, consisting primarily of interest 
rate swap receipts of $8.6 million (2010 - $9.5 million).  As part of the CMB program, we enter into “pay floating, receive fixed” 
interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risk. 

Interest  on  financial  liabilities  from  securitization  increased  by  $371,000  from  2010.    The  average  interest  rate  increased  to 
3.66% in 2011 from 3.64% in 2010, while the average outstanding balance increased slightly in 2011. 

The  positive  fair  market  value  adjustment  to  derivative  financial  instruments  of  $228,000  (2010  -  $1.6  million)  relates  to  the 
CMB interest rate swaps.  The unrealized portion of this fair market value adjustment can be volatile as it is driven by changes in 
the forward interest rate curve.  From an economic perspective, this adjustment is generally offset by changes in future expected 
income from securitized mortgages and principal reinvestment assets that have a floating interest rate.  We regularly monitor our 
interest  rate  swap  hedge  position  to  minimize  our  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk.    From  an  accounting  perspective,  changes  in 
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future expected income from these floating rate assets are not reflected in the consolidated statement of income, which can cause 
significant volatility to net income since there is no offset to the fair market value adjustment to derivative financial instruments.     

Net Interest Income 

Presented in the following tables is an analysis of average rates and net interest income.  Net interest income is the difference 
between interest earned on certain assets and investments and the interest paid on liabilities to fund those assets.    

Table 5:  Net Interest Income - For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 

(in thousands except %) 

Corporate 

Securitized 

Total  Corporate  Securitized 

Total 

Average Balance1 

Income/Expense 

Average Rate 
  Corporate  Securitized 

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Short-term investments 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages - corporate 
Mortgages - securitized 
Financial investments 
Other loans 
Total on interest earning assets 
Other assets 
Total assets 

  $  72,892 
- 
22,146 
    511,345 
- 
10,939 
2,975 
     620,297 
36,999 
  $  657,296 

 $ 

- 
277,661 
- 
- 
   1,713,674 
   1,133,824 
- 
   3,125,159 
4,456 
 $  3,129,615 

 $ 

72,892 
277,661 
22,146 
511,345 
   1,713,674 
   1,144,763 
2,975 
   3,745,456 
 41,455 
 $  3,786,911 

  $ 

592 
- 
1,281 
32,593 
- 
1,182 
160 
35,808 
- 
  $  35,808 

  $ 

- 
814 
- 
- 
20,718 
5,714 
- 
27,246 
- 
  $  27,246 

  $ 

592 
814 
1,281 
32,593 
 20,718 
6,896 
160 
 63,054 
- 
  $  63,054 

0.81% 
- 
5.78% 
6.53% 
- 
5.79% 
5.38% 
5.77% 
- 
5.45% 

- 
1.00% 
- 
- 
4.23% 
2.01% 
- 
3.13% 
- 
3.12% 

  $  507,225 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  
Term deposits 
Financial liabilities from  
   securitization 
Other liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and  
   shareholders’ equity 

- 
 11,294 
- 

  $  518,519 

 $ 

- 

 $ 

507,225 

  $  12,293 

  $ 

- 

  $  12,293 

2.36%  

- 

   3,115,145 
6,854 
- 

   3,115,145 
18,148 
146,393 

- 
- 
- 

29,844 
- 
- 

29,844 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

3.66% 
- 
- 

 $  3,121,999 

 $  3,786,911 

  $  12,293 

  $  29,844 

  $  42,137 

2.36% 

3.66% 

Net Interest Income2 

  $  23,515 

  $ 

(2,598)     

Spread of Mortgages (Corporate Portfolio) over Term Deposits 

4.17% 

1The average balance is calculated with reference to opening and closing monthly balances and as such may not be as precise if daily balances were used. 
2Net interest income is equal to net investment income less equity income from MCLP, other securitization income, fee income, mortgage expenses and provision for credit losses. 

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Table 6: Net Interest Income – For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 

(in thousands except %) 

Corporate 

Securitized 

Total  Corporate  Securitized 

Total 

Average Balance1 

Income/Expense 

Average Rate 
  Corporate  Securitized 

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Short-term investments 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages - corporate 
Mortgages - securitized 
Financial investments 
Other loans 
Total on interest earning assets 
Other assets 
Total assets 

  $  50,201 
- 
741 
    359,391 
- 
25,370 
9,983 
     445,686 
46,437 
  $  492,123 

 $ 

- 
245,814 
- 
- 
   2,101,793 
716,560 
- 
   3,064,167 
22,025 
 $  3,086,192 

 $ 

50,201 
245,814 
741 
359,391 
   2,101,793 
741,930 
9,983 
   3,509,853 
68,462 
 $  3,578,315 

  $ 

230 
- 
31 
27,211 
- 
1,933 
574 
29,979 
- 
  $  29,979 

  $ 

- 
334 
- 
- 
25,467 
3,203 
- 
29,004 
- 
  $  29,004 

  $ 

230 
334 
31 
27,211 
 25,467 
5,136 
574 
 58,983 
- 
  $  58,983 

0.46% 
- 
4.19% 
7.59% 
- 
7.44% 
5.75% 
6.73% 
- 
6.09% 

- 
0.47% 
- 
- 
4.32% 
2.05% 
- 
3.47% 
- 
3.38% 

  $  344,481 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  
Term deposits 
Financial liabilities from  
   securitization 
Other liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and  
   shareholders’ equity 

- 
 7,167 
- 

  $  351,648 

 $ 

- 

 $ 

344,481 

  $ 

7,619 

  $ 

- 

  $ 

7,619 

2.10%  

- 

   3,100,080 
5,193 
- 

   3,100,080 
12,361 
121,393 

- 
- 
- 

29,473 
- 
- 

29,473 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

3.64% 
- 
- 

 $  3,105,273 

 $  3,578,315 

  $ 

7,619 

  $  29,473 

  $  37,092 

2.10% 

3.64% 

Net Interest Income2 

  $  22,360 

  $ 

(469)     

Spread of Mortgages (Corporate Portfolio) over Term Deposits 

5.49% 

1The average balance is calculated with reference to opening and closing monthly balances and as such may not be as precise if daily balances were used. 
2Net interest income is equal to net investment income less equity income from MCLP, other securitization income, fee income, mortgage expenses and provision for credit losses. 

The income/expense associated with the securitized assets and liabilities in the tables above represents MCAN’s 28% weighted 
average share of CMB program economics. 

Although net interest income from securitized assets and liabilities shown above is presented as a negative amount for certain 
periods, net interest income from securitization before negative fair market value adjustments remains positive due to the impact 
of  the  CMB  interest  rate  swaps,  which  are  “pay-floating,  receive-fixed”  swaps.   Since  interest  rates  have  generally  decreased 
since  the  original  securitization  dates,  the  positive  interest  rate  swap  income  has  offset  lower  than  expected  principal 
reinvestment income (since the majority of reinvested assets have a floating interest rate).  Interest rate swap receipts were $8.6 
million in 2011 (2010 - $9.5 million). 

Table 7: Interest Income and Average Rate by Mortgage Portfolio (Corporate) 

For the Years Ended  

(in thousands except %) 

December 31, 2011 
Interest 
Income 

Average 
Rate 

Average 
Assets1 

December 31, 2010 
Interest 
Income 

Average 
Rate 

Average 
Assets1 

Single family  
Construction and single family uninsured 
  (completed inventory loans) 
Commercial  
Average mortgages - corporate portfolio 

  $  256,803 

  $  16,616  

6.52% 

  $ 154,467  

  $  12,808  

8.26% 

    228,826 
25,716 
  $ 511,345 

 14,602 
1,375 
  $  32,593 

6.66% 
5.39% 
6.53% 

    197,968 
6,956 
  $ 359,391 

13,836 
567 
  $  27,211 

7.06% 
7.70% 
7.59% 

1The average is calculated with reference to opening and closing monthly balances and as such may not be as precise if daily balances were used. 

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Credit Quality 

Table 8: Provisions for Credit Losses and Write-offs 

(in thousands except basis points) 

For the Years Ended  
Individual provision (recovery) 
  Single family uninsured 
  Residential construction 
  Commercial uninsured 

Collective provision (recovery) 
  Single family uninsured 
  Residential construction 
  Commercial  
Corporate mortgages - total 
Financial investments and other loans 
Other provisions 

Total provision for (recovery of) credit losses 

Corporate mortgage portfolio data: 
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses  
Net write offs  
Net write offs (basis points) 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

(144) 
- 
58 
(86) 

719 
142 
286 
1,147 
(3) 
- 
1,144 

1,058 

1,061 
275 
5.4 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

191 
(1,727) 
- 
(1,536) 

205 
505 
42 
752 
(108) 
200 
844 

(692) 

(784) 
66 
1.8 

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 underwriting process and credit criteria, the diversification of the portfolio, the 
underlying  security  relating  to  the  mortgages  and  the  overall  economic  environment.    Individual  allowances  include  all  of  the 
accumulated  provisions  for  losses  on  particular  assets  required  to  reduce  the  related  assets  to  estimated  realizable  value.    The 
collective  allowance  represents  losses  that  we  believe  have  been  incurred  but  not  yet  specifically  identified.    The  collective 
allowance is recorded at the time that mortgage funds are advanced to a borrower.  Collective allowance 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  period,  and  there  could  be  a  need  to  increase  or 
decrease the allowance for credit losses. 

Collective provisions in both years are consistent with the growth in our corporate mortgage portfolio over those periods. 

Individual  provision  activity  from  2010  consists  primarily  of  the  reversal  of  a  $2  million  individual  allowance  previously 
recorded against a residential construction loan that paid out in full with no principal loss. 

During the second quarter of 2011, MCAN and another participant lender received approval from the Court of Queen’s Bench of 
Alberta for a foreclosure order on one of  its impaired residential construction mortgages with a carrying value of $6.7 million 
(net  of  a  $1  million  individual  allowance).    The  final  ownership  structure  of  this  mortgage  has  been  finalized,  and  MCAN’s 
proportionate interest in the property will be held as an investment within a wholly owned subsidiary of MCAN.  We expect the 
foreclosure proceedings to be completed by March 31, 2012.  Since the process was not finalized as at December 31, 2011, the 
mortgage was still considered to be impaired at that date. 

Corporate mortgage arrears were $29 million as at December 31, 2011, down from $31 million as at December 31, 2010.  The 
decrease from the prior year includes a $4 million reduction in residential construction loan arrears, partially offset by a small 
increase in single family mortgage arrears.  Securitized mortgage arrears of $48 million decreased significantly from $61 million 
as at December 31, 2010.   There were no other assets in arrears at quarter end.  We continue to proactively monitor loan arrears 
and take prudent steps to collect overdue accounts. 

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Net Impaired Mortgages and Allowances   

Table 9: Net Impaired Mortgages and Allowances 

(in thousands except %) 

Residential construction 
Single family (corporate) 
Commercial 
Single family (securitized) 
Net impaired mortgages 

Total mortgages 

Net impaired as % of total mortgages (net of individual allowances)
Net impaired as % of corporate mortgages (net of individual allowances) 

Collective allowance 
Individual allowance 
Total allowance 

Operating Expenses 

(in thousands) 

Salaries and benefits 
General and administrative 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

$ 

$ 

9,945 
3,759 
427 
86 
14,217 

$ 

$ 

8,000 
4,831 
- 
1,742 
14,573 

$  2,139,367 

$  2,331,317 

0.67% 
2.24% 

2,919 
1,160 
4,079 

2011 

 3,234 
3,626 
6,860 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

0.63% 
3.06% 

2,047 
1,246 
3,293 

2010 

2,711 
3,389 
6,100 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Operating expenses increased by $760,000 from the prior year, primarily due to higher salaries and benefits from an increase in 
the number of employees.  

Income Taxes 

(in thousands) 

Current tax provision (recovery) 
Deferred tax provision (recovery) 

2011 

(2,072) 
(183) 
(2,255) 

$ 

$ 

2010 

3,442 
1,864 
5,306 

$ 

$ 

The recovery of current taxes in 2011 was primarily due to the payment of the substantially higher than usual March 31, 2011 
dividend  of  $14.5  million.    This  dividend  was  deductible  from  2010  taxable  income  due  to  MCAN’s  status  as  a  mortgage 
investment corporation (“MIC”) under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”), which allows us to deduct dividends paid 
within 90 days of year end from taxable income.  However, this dividend was not deductible in the calculation of December 31, 
2010  current  taxes  payable  for  accounting  purposes  since  it  had  not  yet  been  paid  as  of  that  date,  which  created  a  substantial 
current tax liability due to its significant excess over our regular quarterly dividend.  As a result of the payment of this dividend 
during  the  first  quarter  of  2011,  current  taxes  payable  decreased  significantly  from  December  31,  2010,  leading  to  the  2011 
recovery of current taxes. 

The significant current tax provision in 2010 was a result of the excess of 2010 taxable income over dividends paid in the year.  
As noted above, this provision was partially reversed in 2011 upon the distribution of remaining 2010 taxable income through the 
March 31, 2011 dividend. 

The deferred tax charge in 2010 was a result of positive fair market value adjustments to derivative financial instruments and the 
reversal of a significant individual mortgage allowance. 

MCAN’s taxable income was $23 million ($1.42 per share) in 2011 and $26 million ($1.79 per share) in 2010.  As a MIC, we 
typically pay out all of our taxable income to shareholders through dividends.     

The key differences between estimated taxable income and pre-tax net income include the non-deductibility of fair market value 
adjustments, collective provisions for credit losses and the amortization of upfront CMB costs for tax purposes, the treatment of 
capital gains income, and differences between equity income from MCLP for accounting and tax purposes.   

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Cash Flows  

Operating activities provided cash flows of $389 million in 2011 and provided $478 million in 2010.  Net mortgage inflows were 
significantly  higher  in  the  prior  year,  while  net  term  deposit  inflows  were  higher  in  the  current  year.    In  addition,  we  had 
substantial positive inflows in 2010 from the issuance of financial liabilities from securitization and a decrease in other assets. 

Investing  activities  used  cash  flows  of  $429  million  in  2011  and  used  $465  million  in  2010.  The  net  increase  in  financial 
investments  was  significantly  higher  in  the  prior year, although  there  was  an increase  in  short term  investments  in  the current 
year compared to a decrease in the prior year. In addition, we had higher net purchases of marketable securities in the current 
year. 

Financing  activities  provided  cash  flows  of  $5  million  in  2011  and  used  $15  million  in  2010.    While  dividend  outflows  were 
higher in the current year, there was a significant cash inflow in 2011 as a result of the share issuance.  

Summary of Three Year Results of Operations 

Note  that  MCAN’s  2010  and  2011  financial  information  discussed  below  has  been  presented  in  accordance  with  IFRS,  while 
2009 financial information reported below was presented in accordance with CGAAP. 

In 2009, MCAN reported strong financial results, with earnings per share of $1.73.  We earned significant income from upfront 
gains and residual securitization income from our participation in the CMB program, and the recognition of substantial discount 
income from portfolios of single family mortgages that had been acquired at a discount to their par values.   

In 2010, we continued our solid financial performance with earnings per share of $1.85.  Discount income and income related to 
the CMB program remain remained strong, and we recognized income from the full reversal of a significant individual mortgage 
allowance without principal loss.  

Earnings  per  share  of  $1.68  were  down  from  2010,  although  still  solid  by  historical  standards.   We  continued  to  earn  income 
from the CMB program and discounted mortgages, although both were lower than 2009 and 2010.  Equity income from MCLP 
was significantly higher in 2011 than in recent years. 

FINANCIAL POSITION 

Total  assets  were  $3.89  billion  as  at  December  31,  2011,  consisting  of  $754  million  of  corporate  assets  and  $3.14  billion  of 
securitization assets. Corporate assets increased by $216 million during 2011, including increases of $220 million in mortgages, 
$24 million in marketable securities and $4 million in our equity investment in MCLP, and a decrease of $34 million in cash and 
cash equivalents.  

Table 10: Assets 

(in thousands) 

 Corporate Assets 
   Cash and cash equivalents  
   Marketable securities 
   Mortgages  
   Financial investments 
   Other loans 
   Equity investment in MCAP Commercial LP 
   Other assets 

 Securitization Assets 
   Short-term investments 
   Mortgages 
   Financial investments 
   Derivative financial instruments 
   Other assets 

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2011 

December 31 
2010 

$ 

51,309 
30,149 
640,351 
12,536 
3,027 
15,480 
947 
753,799 

345,487 
  1,499,016 
  1,279,479 
13,348 
3,029 
  3,140,359 
$  3,894,158 

$ 

85,309 
6,608 
420,322 
10,248 
3,332 
11,530 
769 
538,118 

220,949 
  1,910,995 
996,968 
13,120 
5,875 
  3,147,907 
$  3,686,025 

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Corporate Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash balances with banks and overnight term deposits. These investments provide liquidity to 
meet maturing term deposit and new mortgage commitments, and meet our liquidity requirements, as discussed in the “Liquidity” 
section.   

Marketable  securities,  consisting  of  corporate  bonds  and  real  estate  investment  trusts,  increased  by  $24  million  in  2011.  
Marketable securities provide MCAN with additional liquidity at yields in excess of cash and cash equivalents.  

The corporate mortgage portfolio increased by $220 million during the year, consisting of increases of $118 million in uninsured 
single  family  mortgages,  $45  million  in  commercial  loans,  $33 million  in  insured  single  family  mortgages  and  $24  million  in 
construction loans.    

Figure 3:  Total Corporate Mortgage Portfolio (in thousands) 

$700,000 

$600,000 

$500,000 

$400,000 

$300,000 

$200,000 

$100,000 

$-

2011

2010

TOTAL

$640,351 

$420,322 

We  invest  in  insured  and  uninsured  single 
family  mortgages  in  Canada.    We  believe  that 
the  Canadian 
residential  property  market 
continues  to  exhibit  healthy  fundamentals,  but 
we  expect  to  observe  moderation  in  sales 
volumes  in  2012.  We  do  not  invest  in  the 
United States mortgage market.  The uninsured 
mortgages  that  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  Canada 
Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) 
or  Genworth  Financial  Mortgage  Insurance 
Company  Canada  Inc.  (“Genworth”)  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  total  conventional  construction  loans  is 
250% of regulatory capital.  Non-residential construction loans may comprise up to one half of this limit.  Per our internal limits, 
the maximum single conventional construction loan may not exceed the lesser of $15 million or 20% of regulatory capital.   

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MCAN MOR

MENT’S DISCUSS
RTGAGE CORPO

ORATION 

SION AND ANA

ALYSIS OF OPER

RATIONS / 2011

ANNUAL REPO

RT 

The compos

sition of our corp

porate mortgage

e portfolio is as f

follows: 

Figure 4: C

Corporate Mo

ortgage Portfo

olio Composit

tion by Produc

ct Type (in tho

ousands) 

$350,0

000 

$300,0

000 

$250,0

000 

$200,0

000 

$150,0

000 

$100,0

000 

$50,0

000 

$-
$

2011

2010

Single f

d
family uninsured

Single fam

mily insured

on
Constructio

Commercial

$296,695 
$

$178,396 
$

   (46.3%
   (42.4%

%)   
%)   

$77,

$44,

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       (12.1%)
       (10.5%)
,307 

1 
$208,151
 (32.5%) 
 (43.9%) 
7 
$184,367

$57,947 

$13,252 

     (9.1
     (3.2

1%) 
2%)

Figure 5: 

Corporate Mo
Geographic D

ortgage Portfo
Distribution (2

olio 
2011)

Figure

6: Corporate 
Geographi

Mortgage Po
ic Distribution

rtfolio 
n (2010) 

Other: 
11.6%

BC: 17.8%

Other: 
6.7%

BC:
%
16.7%

Onta
39.6

ario: 
6%

Onta
39.5

ario: 
5%

A
Alberta: 
31.0%
3

Albe
37.

erta: 
1%

Although ho
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of any recov
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mortgages).

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veries of that am
on the value of t
gages  have  matu
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Table 11: Mortgage Originations 

(in thousands except %) 

For the Periods Ended  

Single family uninsured 
Single family insured 1 
Residential construction (advances)  
Commercial 

Quarters Ended December 31 
2010 

2011 

  Years Ended December 31 
2010

2011 

  $ 

70,729 
- 
101,972 
19,133 
  $  191,834 

  $ 

$ 

25,029 
- 
51,284 
1,381 
77,694 

  $  249,641 
- 
226,280 
42,523 
  $  518,444 

  $  155,043 
9,338 
249,995 
14,717 
 429,093 

  $ 

1 Single family insured originations, to the extent reflected above, consist only of mortgages that we intend to hold for investment purposes.     

Financial  investments  increased  by  $2  million  during  2011,  primarily  due  to  advances  on  a  commercial  real  estate  equity 
investment.  

We hold a 22.7% equity interest in MCLP.  MCLP is an originator and servicer of mortgage loans for third party investors in 
Canada.  We outsource the majority of our mortgage and loan origination and servicing to MCLP, and the remainder to other 
third party servicers. 

On  November  30,  2011,  MCLP  entered  into  an  agreement  to  acquire  the  residential  mortgage  operations  and  certain  related 
assets  of  ResMor  Trust  Company.    The  transaction  is  expected to  be  completed in  the  first  quarter  of  2012,  subject  to  certain 
regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.  If such transaction is successfully completed and MCLP realizes an 
increase in income, the Company may in turn realize an increase in equity income given our ownership interest in MCLP. 

Securitization Assets 

Short-term investments consist of treasury bills and commercial paper held as reinvestment assets for the CMB program, CMB 
cash held in trust and cash pledged as collateral. Short-term investments increased by $125 million during 2011, consisting of 
increases of $116 million in CMB reinvestment assets and $9 million in CMB cash held in trust and pledged as collateral. 

MCAN’s  securitized  mortgage  portfolio  consists  of  insured  mortgages  securitized  through  the  CMB  program  and  other 
securitization programs.  All mortgages in the securitized portfolio are insured, therefore they do not have a collective allowance.  

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MANAGEM
MCAN MOR

MENT’S DISCUSS
RTGAGE CORPO

ORATION 

SION AND ANA

ALYSIS OF OPER

RATIONS / 2011

ANNUAL REPO

RT 

The compos

sition of our secu

uritized mortgag

ge portfolio is as

 follows: 

Figure 7: S

Securitized M

Mortgage Portf

folio Composi

ition by Produ

uct Type (in th

housands) 

100%

6 
$1,499,016
$47,941 

$1,910,995 
$49,014 

Comm

mercial insured

Single

e family insured

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

$1,451,075 

$1,861,981 

2011

2010

Figure 8: S
  G

Securitized M
Geographic D

Mortgage Portf
Distribution (20

folio  
011)

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curitized Mort
ographic Distr

tgage Portfoli
ribution (2010

io   
0) 

Other: 
12.2%

%
BC: 14.5%

O
Other: 
12.1%
1

%
BC: 14.6%

Onta
50.0

ario: 
0%

ntario: 
On
5
1.2%

Alberta
a: 
%
23.3%

Albe
22.1

rta: 
1%

Financial in
MCAN’s pa
“Securitizat
$289 million

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articipation in th
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net  interest  rate 

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We  have 
ns.  The 
of  $8.6 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

 Table 12: Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

(in thousands) 

Liabilities 

Corporate Liabilities 
   Term deposits 
   Current tax liabilities 
   Deferred tax liabilities 
   Other liabilities 

Securitization Liabilities 
   Financial liabilities from securitization 
   Other liabilities 

Shareholders’ Equity  
   Share capital  
   Contributed surplus  
   Retained earnings  
   Available for sale reserve 

  December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010

$ 

601,577 
3,321 
5,436 
7,943 
618,277 

$ 

421,061 
5,728 
5,311 
6,632 
438,732 

  3,111,357 
6,059 
  3,117,416 
  3,735,693 

  3,119,601 
2,613 
  3,122,214 
  3,560,946 

132,817 
510 
23,491 
1,647 
158,465 
$  3,894,158 

100,112 
510 
24,489 
(32)
125,079 
$  3,686,025 

Term deposit liabilities increased by $181 million during the year.  To fund our corporate operations, we issue term deposits that 
are eligible for CDIC deposit insurance.  We do not use capital markets (including asset-backed commercial paper) for liquidity. 

The  small  decrease  in  financial  liabilities  from  securitization  relates  to  the  paydown  of  the  liability  associated  with  MCAN’s 
participation in the IMPP (refer to “Securitization Programs” discussion).  The liabilities associated with the CMB program pay 
out in full at the time that a specific issuance matures.  Financial liabilities from securitization as at December 31, 2011 mature as 
follows: June 2012 - $423,209, December 2012 - $664,774, 2013 - $1,097,875, 2014 - $878,620 and 2015 - $46,879. 

Share capital increased by $33 million during the year, which was primarily as a result of the public share issuance, in addition to 
the dividend reinvestment plan and the Executive Share Purchase Plan.  For further information on share capital, refer to Note 21 
to the consolidated financial statements. 

Retained earnings decreased by $1.0 million, consisting of net income of $27 million less dividends of $28 million.  

The  available  for  sale  reserve  represents  unrealized  gains  or  losses  (net  of  deferred  taxes)  on  available  for  sale  marketable 
securities and financial investments.    

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

SUMMARY OF FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS  

The Company reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 of $5.2 million ($0.30 per share), compared to $2.0 
million ($0.13 per share) in the prior year.  

Table 13: Net Income for the Quarters ended December 31 

(in thousands) 

2011 

2010 

Net Investment Income - Corporate Assets 
  Mortgage interest 
  Interest on financial investments and other loans 
  Equity income from MCAP Commercial LP 
  Fees   
  Marketable securities 
  Interest on cash and cash equivalents 

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

Net Investment Income - Securitization Assets 
  Mortgage interest 
  Interest on financial investments 
  Interest on short-term investments 
  Other securitization income 

  Interest on financial liabilities from securitization 
  Mortgage expenses 

Net investment income before fair market value adjustment   
Fair market value adjustment - derivative financial instruments   

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

Basic and diluted earnings per share  
Taxable income per share 
Dividends per share 

Net Investment Income - Corporate Assets 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

8,845 
81 
3,262 
689 
399 
115 
13,391 

3,424 
822 
388 
4,634 

8,757 

4,685 
1,504 
233 
2,593 
9,015 

7,448 
136 
7,584 

1,431 
(3,190) 
(1,759) 

6,998 
1,769 
5,229 
6 
5,223 

0.30 
0.51 
0.27 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

7,875 
309 
1,625 
908 
31 
105 
10,853 

2,134 
851 
(72)
2,913 

7,940 

5,905 
1,319  
114 
2,616 
9,954 

7,454 
178 
7,632 

2,322 
(5,909)
(3,587)

4,353 
1,926 
2,427 
469 
1,958 

0.13 
0.45 
0.26 

Mortgage interest income increased by $970,000 as a result of a $171 million increase in the average mortgage portfolio from 
$410 million to $581 million, partially offset by a 1.26% decrease in the average mortgage yield from 7.47% in 2010 to 6.21% in 
2011.  Mortgage  interest  income  includes  $600,000  (2010  -  $1.2  million)  of  discount  income  on  MCAN’s  acquired  mortgage 
portfolios, which caused the majority of the decrease in the mortgage yield over the prior year.   

Interest on financial investments and other loans decreased by $228,000 primarily due to a significantly lower average portfolio 
balance in the current year.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

Equity income from our ownership interest in MCLP increased by $1.6 million from 2010, primarily due to gains from the sale of 
mortgages.   

Fees  decreased  by  $219,000  in  the  quarter,  as  lower  fees  from  the  acquired  mortgage  profit  sharing  arrangement  with  MCLP 
were partially offset by higher other mortgage fees.   

Marketable securities income increased by $368,000 as a result of a significantly higher average portfolio balance in the current 
year. 

Term deposit interest and expenses increased by $1.3 million in 2011, primarily due to a $166 million increase in the average 
outstanding balance from $381 million in 2010 to $547 million in 2011 and an increase in the average term deposit interest rate 
from 2.13% in 2010 to 2.42% in 2011.   

For details of the provision for credit losses, refer to Table 17. 

Net Investment Income - Securitization Assets 

Mortgage interest income decreased by $1.2 million as a result of a $382 million decrease in the average mortgage portfolio from 
2010.   

Interest on financial investments increased by $185,000 and interest on short-term investments increased by $119,000, both due 
to increases in the respective average portfolio balances. 

Other securitization income for the quarter was unchanged at $2.6 million, consisting primarily of interest rate swap receipts of 
$2.3 million (2010 - $2.6 million).   

There  was  a  negative  fair  market  value  adjustment  to  derivative  financial  instruments  of  $3.2  million  (2010  -  negative  $5.9 
million) for the quarter relating to the CMB interest rate swaps.   

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

Net Interest Income 

Presented in the following tables is an analysis of average rates and net interest income.  Net interest income is the difference 
between interest earned on certain assets and investments and the interest paid on liabilities to fund those assets.    

Table 14: Net Interest Income - For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2011 

(in thousands except %) 

Corporate 

Securitized 

Total  Corporate  Securitized 

Total 

Average Balance1 

Income/Expense 

Average Rate 
  Corporate  Securitized 

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Short-term investments 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages - corporate 
Mortgages - securitized 
Financial investments 
Other loans 
Total on interest earning assets 
Other assets 
Total assets 

  $  57,647 
- 
29,567 
    580,844 
- 
11,739 
2,838 
     682,635 
30,480 
  $  713,115 

 $ 

- 
334,760 
- 
- 
   1,559,890 
   1,225,961 
- 
   3,120,611 
3,357 
 $  3,123,968 

 $ 

57,647 
334,760 
29,567 
580,844 
   1,559,890 
   1,237,700 
2,838 
   3,803,246 
 33,837 
 $  3,837,083 

  $ 

  $ 

115 
- 
399 
8,845 
- 
43 
38 
9,440 
- 
9,440 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
233 
- 
- 
4,685 
1,504 
- 
6,422 
- 
6,422 

  $ 

115 
233 
399 
8,845 
 4,685 
1,547 
38 
 15,862 
- 
  $  15,862 

0.79% 
- 
5.35% 
6.21% 
- 
3.60% 
5.31% 
5.49% 
- 
5.25% 

- 
0.94% 
- 
- 
4.17% 
1.91% 
- 
2.93% 
- 
2.92% 

  $  546,863 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  
Term deposits 
Financial liabilities from  
   securitization 
Other liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and  
   shareholders’ equity 

- 
14,678 
- 

  $  561,541 

 $ 

- 

 $ 

546,863 

  $ 

3,424 

  $ 

- 

  $ 

3,424 

2.42%  

- 

   3,111,397 
6,315 
- 

   3,111,397 
 20,993 
157,830 

- 
- 
- 

7,448 
- 
- 

7,448 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

3.63% 
- 
- 

 $  3,117,712 

 $  3,837,083 

  $ 

3,424 

  $ 

7,448 

  $  10,872 

2.42% 

3.63% 

Net Interest Income2 

  $ 

6,016 

  $ 

(1,026)     

Spread of Mortgages (Corporate Portfolio) over Term Deposits 

3.79% 

1The average balance is calculated with reference to opening and closing monthly balances and as such may not be as precise if daily balances were used. 
2Net interest income is equal to net investment income less equity income from MCLP, other securitization income, fee income, mortgage expenses and provision for credit losses. 

Table 15: Net Interest Income - For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2010 

(in thousands except %) 

Corporate 

Securitized 

Total  Corporate  Securitized 

Total 

Average Balance1 

Income/Expense 

Average Rate 
  Corporate  Securitized 

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Short-term investments 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages - corporate 
Mortgages - securitized 
Financial investments 
Other loans 
Total on interest earning assets 
Other assets 
Total assets 

$  

53,077 
- 
2,407 
    410,246 
- 
8,273 
8,010 
     482,013 
54,038 
$   536,051 

 $ 

- 
215,056 
- 
- 
   1,941,980 
944,686 
- 
   3,101,722 
6,472 
 $  3,108,194 

 $ 

53,077 
215,056 
 2,407 
410,246 
   1,941,980 
952,959 
8,010 
   3,583,735 
60,510 
 $  3,644,245 

  $ 

  $ 

105 
- 
31 
7,875 
- 
162 
147 
8,320 
- 
8,320 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
114 
- 
- 
5,905 
1,319 
- 
7,338 
- 
7,338 

  $ 

105 
114 
31 
7,875 
 5,905 
1,481 
147 
 15,658 
- 
  $  15,658 

0.78% 
- 
5.11% 
7.47% 
- 
9.60% 
7.28% 
6.85% 
- 
6.16% 

- 
0.73% 
- 
- 
4.33% 
2.35% 
- 
3.44% 
- 
3.41% 

$   380,539 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  
Term deposits 
Financial liabilities from  
   securitization 
Other liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and  
   shareholders’ equity 

- 
 13,592 
- 

$   394,131 

 $ 

- 

 $ 

380,539 

  $ 

2,134 

  $ 

- 

  $ 

2,134 

2.13%  

- 

   3,120,575 
2,010 
- 

   3,120,575 
15,602 
127,529 

- 
- 
- 

7,454 
- 
- 

7,454 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

3.61% 
- 
- 

 $  3,122,585 

 $  3,644,245 

  $ 

2,134 

  $ 

7,454 

  $ 

9,588 

2.13% 

3.61% 

Net Interest Income2 

  $ 

6,186 

  $ 

(116)     

Spread of Mortgages (Corporate Portfolio) over Term Deposits 

5.34% 

1The average balance is calculated with reference to opening and closing monthly balances and as such may not be as precise if daily balances were used. 
2Net interest income is equal to net investment income less equity income from MCLP, other securitization income, fee income, mortgage expenses and provision for credit losses. 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

The income/expense associated with the securitized assets and liabilities in the tables above represents MCAN’s 28% weighted 
average share of CMB program economics. 

Although net interest income from securitized assets and liabilities shown above is presented as a negative amount for certain 
periods, net interest income from securitization before negative fair market value adjustments remains positive due to the impact 
of  the  CMB  interest  rate  swaps,  which  are  “pay-floating,  receive-fixed”  swaps.   Since  interest  rates  have  generally  decreased 
since  the  original  securitization  dates,  the  positive  interest  rate  swap  income  has  offset  lower  than  expected  principal 
reinvestment income (since the majority of reinvested assets have a floating interest rate).  Interest rate swap receipts were $1.9 
million in the fourth quarter (2010 - $2.0 million). 

Table 16: Interest Income and Average Rate by Mortgage Portfolio (Corporate) 

For the Quarters Ended  

(in thousands except %) 

December 31, 2011 
Interest 
Income 

Average 
Rate 

Average 
Assets1 

December 31, 2010 
Interest 
Income 

Average 
Rate 

Average 
Assets1 

Single family  
Construction and single family uninsured 
  (completed inventory loans) 
Commercial  
Average mortgages - corporate portfolio 

  $ 304,932  

  $ 

 4,712 

6.29% 

  $ 175,032  

  $ 

3,645  

8.10% 

    235,122 
40,790 
  $ 580,844 

  $ 

 3,642 
491 
8,845 

6.33% 
4.88% 
 6.21% 

    222,053 
13,161 
  $ 410,246 

  $ 

4,028 
202 
7,875 

7.06% 
5.99% 
7.47% 

1The average is calculated with reference to opening and closing monthly balances and as such may not be as precise if daily balances were used. 

Table 17: Provisions for Credit Losses and Write-Offs 

For the Quarters Ended December 31 

2011 

2010 

Individual provision (recovery) 
Single family uninsured 
Residential construction 
Commercial uninsured 

Collective provision (recovery) 
Single family uninsured 
Residential construction 
Commercial  
Corporate mortgages - total 
Financial investments and other loans 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

(138) 
- 
58 
(80) 

  $ 

  $ 

119 
147 
197 
463 
5 
468 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
- 

(30) 
33 
(2) 
1 
(73) 
(72) 

Total provision for (recovery of) credit losses 

  $ 

388 

  $ 

(72) 

Corporate mortgage portfolio data: 
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses  
Net write offs  
Annualized net write offs (basis points) 

Operating Expenses 

 (in thousands) 
For the Quarters Ended December 31 

Salaries and benefits 
General and administrative 

  $ 
  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

383 
2 
0.1 

1 
6 
0.6 

2011 

882 
887 
1,769 

$ 

$ 

2010 

1,038 
888 
1,926 

$ 

$ 

Although  we  had  more  employees  in  2011,  salaries  and  benefits  were  higher  in  the  prior  year  as  a  result  of  a  higher  variable 
compensation expense. 

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Income Taxes 

(in thousands) 
For the Quarters Ended December 31 

Current tax provision  
Deferred tax provision (recovery) 

2011 

1,612 
(1,606) 
6 

$ 

$ 

2010 

2,490 
(2,021) 
469 

$ 

$ 

The current tax provision was higher in the prior year as a result of higher taxable income.  The recovery of deferred taxes in both 
years was consistent with the respective negative fair market adjustments to derivative financial instruments. 

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA  

Table 18: Selected Quarterly Financial Data  
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 

Net investment income - 
corporate assets 
Net investment income - 
securitization assets 
before fair market value 
adjustment 
Fair market value 
adjustment 
Net investment income - 
securitization assets 

Net investment income  
Operating expenses 
Income before income 
taxes 
Provision for (recovery 
of) income taxes  
Net income  

Basic and diluted earnings 
per share 

  Q1/11 

  Q2/11 

  Q3/11 

  Q4/11 

  Q1/10 

  Q2/10 

  Q3/10 

  Q4/10 

  $ 

5,308 

  $ 

6,165 

  $ 

5,420 

  $ 

8,757 

  $ 

5,037 

  $ 

6,174 

  $ 

8,229 

  $ 

7,940 

1,469 

(3,238) 

1,844 

1,722 

1,086 

1,431 

1,203 

4,934 

(3,190) 

(1,462) 

3,685 

4,702 

1,845 

2,322 

4,298 

(5,909) 

(1,769) 

3,566 

6,020 

(1,759) 

(259) 

8,387 

6,143 

(3,587) 

3,539 
1,672 

1,867 

9,731 
1,793 

7,938 

(5,222) 
7,089 

  $ 

733 
7,205 

  $ 

  $ 

11,440 
1,626 

9,814 

2,228 
7,586 

  $ 

6,998 
1,769 

5,229 

6 
5,223 

4,778 
1,308 

14,561 
1,407 

14,372 
1,459 

3,470 

13,154 

12,913 

(656) 
4,126 

  $ 

3,294 
9,860 

2,199 
  $  10,714 

  $ 

  $ 

4,353 
1,926 

2,427 

469 
1,958 

  $ 

0.49 

  $ 

0.44 

  $ 

0.45 

  $ 

0.30 

  $ 

0.29 

  $ 

0.69 

  $ 

0.74 

  $ 

0.13 

Taxable income 
Taxable income per share 

  $ 
  $ 

4,389 
0.30 

  $ 
  $ 

5,532 
0.34 

  $ 
  $ 

4,495 
0.27 

  $ 
  $ 

8,463 
0.51 

  $ 
  $ 

4,100 
0.29 

  $ 
  $ 

5,700 
0.39 

  $ 
  $ 

9,439 
0.66 

  $ 
  $ 

6,455 
0.45 

Dividends per share1 
  Regular 
Extra 
  Total 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
0.73 
1.00 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
- 
0.27 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
- 
0.27 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
- 
0.27 

  $ 

  $ 

0.26 
0.15 
0.41 

  $ 

  $ 

0.26 
- 
0.26 

  $ 

  $ 

0.26 
- 
0.26 

  $ 

  $ 

0.26 
- 
0.26 

1No dividends paid during the past eight quarters have included a capital gains component. 

Net  investment  income  from  our  corporate  portfolio  has  been  stable  and  consistent  for  the  past  eight  quarters.    The  third  and 
fourth quarters of 2010 were higher than usual due to the full reversal of an individual corporate mortgage allowance upon payout 
and strong equity income from MCLP, respectively.  The fourth quarter of 2011 also had significant equity income from MCLP. 

Net investment income before fair market value adjustments from our securitized portfolio has also been stable, with significant 
mortgage penalty income recognized in the second quarter of 2010.  The fair market value adjustment is driven by changes in the 
forward interest rate curve and is difficult to predict. 

We generally recover current taxes in the first quarter based on the magnitude of the extra dividend.  We generally incur deferred 
tax expense on a positive fair market value adjustment, and vice versa. 

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SECURITIZATION PROGRAMS  

CMB Program 

MCAN  participates  in  the  CMB  program,  which  involves  the  securitization  of  mortgages  that  are  insured  by  CMHC  or 
Genworth.  Over the term of a CMB issuance, MCAN is entitled to interest income received from the securitized mortgages.  As 
the securitized mortgages repay, MCAN reinvests the collected principal in certain permitted investments and is also entitled to 
interest  income  from  the  reinvested  assets.   As  part  of  the  securitization,  MCAN  also  incurs  a  liability  in  the  amount  of  the 
securitized  mortgages  and  is  obligated  to  pay  interest  on  this  liability.   This  liability  does  not  amortize  over  the  term  of  the 
issuance and is payable in full at maturity.  MCAN also recognizes servicing expenses on the mortgages and pays certain upfront 
costs.   The securitized mortgages and reinvestment assets are held as collateral against the CMB liability.  

MCAN  participates  in  the  CMB  program  with  MCLP  and  a  private  company.   MCAN  participates  in  the  economics  of  each 
CMB issuance in accordance with a pre-determined economic sharing percentage, which dictates the upfront and ongoing cash 
flow  rights  and  obligations  of  the  participants.   MCAN’s  weighted  average  economic  participation  for  outstanding  CMB 
issuances as at December 31, 2011 was 28% (December 31, 2010 - 28%).  MCLP and the private company have indemnified 
MCAN for the remaining 72% of CMB program obligations.   

The CMB securitization process includes the sale of the securitized mortgages to the Canada Housing Trust (“CHT”).  Just prior 
to the sale to CHT, MCAN purchases the securitized mortgages from MCLP or a third party at fair value, including transaction 
costs.  The sale to CHT fails to meet derecognition criteria since MCAN does not transfer substantially all risks and rewards on 
sale.  MCAN accounts for these transactions as collateralized borrowings and records cash received as a financial liability from 
securitization. 

In  connection  with  the  arrangements  involving a  private  company  and  the  participation  of  MCAN  in  the  economics  of  CMB 
issuances, amounts owing to MCAN under such arrangements in connection with certain renewals and refinances of mortgages 
related to the CMB program are currently in disagreement and no payments have been made to MCAN thereunder since 2009.  
Although MCAN is following up with these issues, MCAN is uncertain when and if the disagreement will be resolved and, even 
if  resolved,  when  and  if  payments  under  those  arrangements  will  resume.   The  inability  to  recover  such  amounts  or  cause  the 
payments to recommence on account of the mortgage renewals and refinances could be material to MCAN. 

As a result of its failure to meet derecognition criteria on the sale of the securitized mortgages to CHT, MCAN recognizes 100% 
of the mortgages, reinvestment assets and securitization liability on the consolidated balance sheets until the maturity of the CMB 
issuance.    MCAN  recognizes  its  28%  weighted  average  share  of  mortgage  interest  income,  principal  reinvestment  income, 
interest expense on the securitization liability and certain other program expenses on the accrual basis.   

We  enter  into  “pay  floating,  receive  fixed”  interest  rate  swaps  as  part  of  the  CMB  program.   The  purpose  of  the  interest  rate 
swaps is to hedge interest rate risk on both securitized mortgages and principal reinvestment assets that have a floating interest 
rate, as substantially all interest payments on the securitization liabilities are fixed rate. 

The  interest  rate  swaps  are  classified  as  held  for  trading,  where  changes  in  fair  value  are  recorded  through  the  consolidated 
statements of income.  From an economic perspective, these fair value changes are generally offset by changes in future expected 
income  from  securitized  mortgages  and  principal  reinvestment  assets  that  have  a  floating  interest  rate.    From  an  accounting 
perspective, changes in future expected income from these floating rate assets are not reflected in the consolidated statements of 
income,  which  can  cause  significant  volatility  to  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  since  there  is  no  offset  to  fair  value 
changes in the interest rate swaps. 

In March 2010, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) released a final advisory with respect to the 
impact of 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.  In late 2011, 
we  commenced  a  mortgage-backed  securities  program  (discussed  below  under  “Other  MBS  Programs”)  to  allow  for  our 
continued participation in securitization transactions.  However, at this point, we have been unable to develop additional potential 
alternative structures and arrangements that may permit our continued participation in the CMB program. 

Other MBS Programs 

The Company participated in the IMPP, which involves the securitization of insured single family mortgages.  Although MCAN 
has no economic interest in the IMPP, it earned an up-front fee for its involvement.  MCAN participated in the IMPP on behalf of 
a third party, who is entitled to 100% of the economics of the IMPP.  Since MCAN failed to meet derecognition criteria on the 
mortgage  sales  associated  with  the  IMPP,  it  recognized  a  corresponding  financial  investment  and  financial  liability  from 

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securitization,  which  represent  the  receivable  from  the  third  party  and  the  liability  to  the  IMPP  counterparty,  respectively.  
MCAN is the counterparty for the ongoing cash flows between the third party and the IMPP counterparty. 

In  2011  we  commenced  a  program  under  which  we  issue  insured  mortgage-backed  securities  (“MBS”)  that  are  sold  into  the 
market and the associated net economics (“interest-only strips”) are sold to a third party.  During 2011, all interest-only strip sales 
were to MCLP.  MCAN met derecognition criteria on the sale of the mortgages (i.e. on creation of MBS), and accordingly they 
were removed from our consolidated balance sheet at that time. 

Our ability to continue to generate future income under this MBS program is dependent upon on our ability to acquire insured 
mortgages from MCLP or other mortgage originators as well as our ability to sell the MBS and interest-only strips on a profitable 
basis.  

In 2011, we recognized $261,000 of income (2010 - $nil) related to the sale of MBS and the associated interest-only strips. 

Timely Payment Guarantee 

Consistent  with  all  issuers  of  MBS,  MCAN  is  required  to  pass  through  a  “timely  payment”  to  MBS  investors  (representing 
scheduled  principal  and  interest  payments),  even  if  these  mortgage  payments  have  not  been  collected  from  mortgagors.  
Similarly,  at  the  maturity  of  the  MBS  pools  that  have  been  issued  by  MCAN  (including  those  underlying  CMB  program 
issuances), any outstanding principal must be paid to the MBS investors.  If mortgagors are unable to renew their mortgages at 
their  scheduled  maturity,  MCAN  will  be  required  to  use  its  own  financial  resources  to  fund  this  obligation  until  proceeds  are 
received from the mortgage insurers following sale of the mortgaged properties.  

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,  2011,  there  were  16,861,575  common  shares  outstanding.    At  March  9,  2012,  there  were  16,881,802  common  shares 
outstanding.  For additional information related to share capital, refer to Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements.  

SHARE ISSUANCE 

On  April  18,  2011,  we  completed  a  public  share  offering  of  2,300,000  common  shares  at  a  price  of  $14.50  per  share,  for  net 
proceeds of approximately $31 million after deducting $2.3 million of issuance costs. 

The purpose of the share issuance was to create additional asset capacity to grow our corporate asset portfolio.  Based on our 
target  assets  to  capital  ratio  (governed  by  our  MIC  tax  status),  the  share  issuance  created  an  additional  $178  million  of  asset 
capacity.  Although we have had significant corporate asset growth since the share issuance, our remaining asset capacity was 
$132 million at December 31, 2011.  However, our capital base at this date included a significant amount of taxable income not 
yet  distributed  to  shareholders.    Due  to  the  magnitude  of  the  2012  first  quarter  dividend,  our  remaining  asset  capacity  will 
decrease significantly on March 30, 2012 as a result of the related decrease to shareholders’ equity.  We have incorporated this 
anticipated decrease in asset capacity into our first quarter growth plans as we approach the full investment of the balance sheet. 

The share issuance was MCAN’s first public capital issuance since 1991.  In recent years, we have raised capital through rights 
offerings to existing shareholders and the quarterly dividend reinvestment plan.  As a MIC that typically pays out all of its taxable 
income  through  dividends,  MCAN’s  capital  growth  is  achieved  through  new  share  capital  as  opposed  to  the  reinvestment  of 
earnings.  

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 
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.  

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

Table 19: Dividends 

Fiscal Period 

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

Taxable Dividends 
Capital Gains Dividends  

2011 

$  0.27 
0.73 
0.27 
0.27 
0.27 
$  1.81 

$  1.81 
- 
$  1.81 

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 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared a first quarter dividend of $0.60 per share to be paid March 30, 
2012 to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2012.  The dividend comprises the regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share 
and a $0.33 per share extra dividend, and consists of a $0.05 per share capital gains component and a $0.55 per share taxable 
component.   

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, 2011, outstanding commitments for future fundings of 
mortgages intended for our portfolio were $297 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. 

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

Table 20: Contractual Obligations 

As at December 31, 2011 

Term deposits 
Operating lease 
Mortgage fundings 
CMB obligations 

Less than 
one year 

One to 
five years 

Over five 
years 

  $ 

  $ 

327,010 
277 
241,656 
768 
569,711 

  $ 

  $ 

274,567 
484 
55,010 
674 
330,735 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

Total 

601,577 
761 
296,666 
1,442 
900,446 

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES 

In 2011, we purchased certain corporate services from MCLP in the amount of $497,000 (2010 - $433,000).  We also purchased 
certain mortgage origination and administration services from MCLP in the amount of $2.9 million (2010 - $2.8 million).  During 
2011,  we  received  $2.2  million  of  mortgage  fees  from  MCLP  (2010  -  $3.7  million).  The  fees  received  from  MCLP  include 
commitments, extension, renewal, and letter of credit fees. We use MCLP systems, including networks, subsystems and general 
ledger. We also receive technology support from MCLP. 

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In 2011, we paid fees in the amount of $2.7 million to MCLP relating to a profit sharing arrangement on a portfolio of discounted 
mortgages  (2010  -  $4.2  million).  We  received  $303,000  of  fees  from  MCLP  relating  to  a  profit  sharing  arrangement  on  a 
portfolio of discounted mortgages (2010 - $2.3 million). 

In  2011,  we  earned  $261,000  from  the  sale  of  interest-only  strips  to  MCLP  (2010  -  $nil),  discussed  above  in  “Securitization 
Programs.”  

The  Company  has  established an  Executive  Share  Purchase  Plan  (the  “Share  Purchase  Plan”) whereby the  Board  can approve 
loans to key personnel for the purpose of purchasing the Company’s common shares. The maximum amount of loans approved 
under the Share Purchase Plan is limited to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares.  During 2011, MCAN advanced 
$299,000 of new loans under the Share Purchase Plan (2010 - $789,000).  As at December 31, 2011, $1.8 million of loans were 
outstanding (December 31, 2010 - $1.7 million).  The loans under the Share Purchase Plan bear interest at prime plus 1%, and 
have a five-year term.  

In 2010, we established a Deferred Share Units Plan (the “DSU Plan”) whereby the Board granted units under the DSU Plan to 
the President and Chief Executive Officer (for the purposes of this paragraph, the “Participant”).  Each unit is equivalent in value 
to  one  common  share  of  the  Company.  Following  the  Participant’s  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 MCAN’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, 2011, 10,000 units had vested (December 31, 2010 - nil).  

We recognize compensation expenses associated with the DSU Plan in line with the graded vesting schedule.  The compensation 
expense  recognized  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2011  related  to  the  DSU  Plan  was  $181,000  (2010  -  $128,000).    As  at 
December 31, 2011, the accrued DSU Plan liability was $309,000 (December 31, 2010 - $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.  Our internal target minimum Tier 1 and 
Total capital ratios are both 20%.   

Securitization assets and liabilities are both excluded from the calculation of the Tax Act ratio.  Assets securitized through the 
CMB program prior to June 30, 2010 are excluded from the calculation of regulatory ratios. 

The Tax Act and regulatory ratios as at December 31, 2010 are presented on a CGAAP basis, as it was the accounting framework 
in place at that date.  Neither regulatory body requires restatements of their respective ratios on an IFRS basis. 

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Our Tax Act and regulatory ratios are as follows:  

Table 21: Regulatory Capital  

(amounts in thousands, except %)  

Tax Act Ratio 

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

Regulatory Ratios (OSFI) 

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

Tier 2 capital  
   Unrealized gain on available for sale marketable securities 
   Tier 2 capital deductions 

Total capital 

Total regulatory assets 
Total risk-weighted assets 

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

  December 31  
  2011 (IFRS) 

  December 31  
  2010 (CGAAP) 

  $ 

766,065 
156,116 
4.91 
3.91 

  $ 

132,817 
510 
23,491 
(229) 
156,589 

560 
(229) 
331 

$ 

$ 

555,360 
126,374 
4.39 
3.39 

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

- 
(229) 
(229) 

  $ 

156,920 

  $ 
  $ 

818,112 
704,954 

$ 

$ 
$ 

120,534 

595,473 
546,411 

22.21% 
22.26% 
5.21 

22.10% 
22.06% 
4.94 

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 
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expect to satisfy the new requirements ahead of the implementation timelines that have been proposed by BCBS and confirmed 
by OSFI.  

In conjunction with the annual strategic planning and budgeting process, we complete an Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment 
Process  (“ICAAP”)  in  order  to  ensure  that  we  have  the  capital  adequacy  to  support  our  business  plan  and  risk  appetite.   The 
ICAAP assesses the capital available to support the various inherent risks that we face including credit, liquidity, interest rate, 
market, geographic concentration and reputational risks.  The Company’s business plan is also stress tested under various adverse 
scenarios in order to determine the impact on our results from operations and financial condition.  The ICAAP is reviewed by 
both management and the Board and is submitted to OSFI annually.  Based on our 2012 ICAAP, we have determined that the 
Company remains adequately capitalized. 

For additional information on our capital management, refer to Note 32 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, short-term investments, 
marketable  securities,  mortgages,  financial  investments,  other  loans,  financial  liabilities  from  securitization,  term  deposits  and 
derivative financial instruments, which are discussed throughout this MD&A. 

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 

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 
table below shows the composition of our liquidity ratios over the last two years. 

Table 22: Liquidity Ratios 

(in thousands except %) 

Tier 1 liquidity  
   Cash and cash equivalents 

Tier 2 liquidity 
   Marketable securities 

Tier 3 liquidity 
  CMHC Single Family Mortgages less 25% 

Total liquidity 

100 day term deposit maturities 

Tier 1 & 2 liquidity to 100 day term deposit maturities 
Total liquidity to 100 day term deposit maturities 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

$ 

51,309 

$ 

85,309 

30,149 

6,608 

19,001 

6,476 

$  100,459 

$ 

88,953 

$ 

$ 

98,393 

67,002 

92% 
113% 

  137% 
147% 

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

For further analysis of our liquidity risks and how we manage them, refer to the “Risk Factors” and “Risk Management” sections 
below. 

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RISK FACTORS 

The shaded areas of this MD&A represent a discussion of risk factors and risk management policies and procedures relating to 
credit,  liquidity,  interest  rate  and  market  risks  as  required  under  IFRS  7,  Financial  Instruments:  Disclosures.    The  relevant 
MD&A  sections  are  identified  by  shading  within  boxes  and  the  content  forms  an  integral  part  of  the  consolidated  financial 
statements.  

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 and/or reputation.  The risks that have been identified may 
not be the only risks faced by the Company.  Other risks of which the Company is not aware of 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.  

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 Company.  
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 capital.  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 31 to the consolidated financial statements. 

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, servicing and collections to MCLP and other third parties.     

Economic Conditions 

The  Canadian  economy  continued  to  demonstrate  modest  strength  in  2011,  as  evidenced  by  growth  in  both  gross  domestic 
product  and  employment.    Cyclically  low  interest  rates  contributed  to  the  robustness  of  the  housing  market.  We  expect  the 
economy to remain stable in 2012, however, housing sales are expected to decline in all key markets as a result of lower levels of 
inventory 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 may cause default rates to increase as creditworthiness decreases 
for borrowers who are more highly leveraged or as unemployment increases.  This decline may negatively affect our net income.  
In  addition,  a  general  decline  in  economic  conditions  may  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, may 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,  any 

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failure by the Company to comply with applicable laws and regulations may result in sanctions and financial penalties which may 
adversely  impact  our  earnings  and  damage  our  reputation.    Increasing  regulations  and  expectations  as  a  result  of  the  recent 
financial crisis, both globally and domestically, have increased the cost and resources necessary to meet regulatory expectations 
for the Company. 

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.  

Reliance on Key Personnel 

Our future performance is dependent on the abilities, experience and efforts of our management team and other key personnel.  
There 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.  

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 computer 
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, may 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. 

Competition Risk 

Our  operations and  income  are a  function  of  the  interest  rate environment, the availability of  mortgage  products  at  reasonable 
yields and the availability of term deposits at reasonable cost.  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  or  raise  term  deposits  to  fund  our  lending  activities,  there  may  be  an  adverse  effect  on  our  financial 
condition and results of operations.  

Monetary Policy 

Our earnings are affected by the monetary policies of the Bank of Canada. Changes in the supply and demand 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  may  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. 

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  and 
procedures 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  discretionary 
oversight  by  regulatory  or  other  competent  authorities  including  OSFI,  may  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  may  adversely  affect  our 
operations  and  financial  condition.    Our  failure  to  comply  with  applicable  laws  and  regulations  may  result  in  sanctions  and 
financial penalties that could adversely impact our earnings and damage our reputation.   

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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 consolidated 
financial  statements.    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.  Please refer to the “Future Changes in Accounting Policy” section of this MD&A for 
further details.   

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 rely on information 
furnished by them, including financial statements and other 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 other 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. 

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 principal and interest 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  in  the 
future. 

RISK MANAGEMENT 

We operate in changing regulatory and economic environments.  As a result, our management team and the Board of Directors 
are  particularly  diligent  in  their  consideration  of  all  identified  risks.    Our  goal  is  not  to  eliminate  risk,  as  this  would  result  in 
significantly 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  team  is  responsible  for  the  quality  of  processes,  policies,  procedures  and  controls  and  for  internal 
reporting  on  a  day-to-day  basis.    The  Board  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. 

As  discussed  above  under  “Risk  Factors,”  we  are  exposed  to  various  inherent  risks,  particularly  credit  risk,  liquidity  risk  and 
interest  rate  risk.    We  mitigate  these  risks  through  prudent  credit  limits,  established  lending  policies  and  procedures,  effective 
monitoring and reporting, investment diversification and by the 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 the Asset and Liability Committee (“ALCO”) and a formal quarterly review involving the Investment Committee of 
the Board (“ICB”).  A Dashboard Report, which identifies, assesses, ranks and provides trending analysis on all material risks to 
the Company, is provided to the Audit Committee of the Board on a quarterly basis.  Weekly monitoring also takes place through 
our Capital Commitments Committee, which is comprised of management.  

Our exposure to credit risk is managed through prudent risk management policies and procedures that emphasize the quality and 
diversification  of  our  investments.    Credit  limits,  based  on  capital  capacity  and  risk  appetite,  have  been  established  for 
concentration by asset class, geographic region, dollar amount and borrower.  These policies are amended on an ongoing basis to 
reflect changes in market conditions and our risk appetite.   All members of management are subject to limits on their ability to 
commit the Company to credit risk.     

We identify potential risks in our mortgage portfolio by way of regular review of market metrics, which are a key component of 
semi-annual market reports provided to the ICB.  We also undertake site visits of active mortgage properties.  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 

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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.  Risk ratings are reviewed annually for large exposures, and whenever there is an amendment or a material 
adverse change such as a default or impairment. 

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

We  record an individual  allowance to  the  extent that the  estimated  realizable  value  of a  mortgage  has  decreased below  its  net 
book  value.    Individual  allowances  include  all  of  the  accumulated  provisions  for  credit  losses  on  a  particular  mortgage.    At 
December  31,  2011,  we  had  recorded  $1.2  million  (December  31,  2010  -  $1.2  million,  January  1,  2010  -  $2.8  million)  of 
individual allowances on our mortgage portfolio (refer to Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements). 

Our maximum credit exposure on our individual financial assets is equal to the carrying value of the respective assets, except for 
our corporate mortgage portfolio, whose maximum credit exposure also includes outstanding commitments for future mortgage 
fundings. 

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.  ALCO is responsible for liquidity management.  We 
have  an  internal  target  of  a  standard  level  of  liquid  investments  (cash  and  cash  equivalents,  marketable  securities  and  75%  of 
insured single family mortgages) of at least 100% or 125% of term deposits maturing within 100 days, depending on projected 
term deposit growth over the subsequent three months.  As at December 31, 2011 our standard level was 100%.  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 unexpected 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 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,  with  sub-limits  of  $30  million  for 
overdrafts and $30 million for letters of credit.  Since our issued letters of credit at December 31, 2011 were $27 million, the 
available portion of the credit facility at this date dedicated to overdrafts was $23 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.  We are not aware of any contingencies or known events that are 
likely to materially affect our liquidity position. 

Management  has  developed  a  Liquidity  Risk  Management  Framework  that  is  reviewed  and  approved  annually  by  the  Board.  
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 expected future commitments.  Our liquid 
investments were 113% of term deposits maturing within 100 days at December 31, 2011.  Our target as of December 31st was at 
least 100%, based on term deposit growth in the second half of 2011.  For further details on our liquid assets and our ability to 
meet liability obligations, refer to Note 31 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. 

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(in thousands) 

Sources of liquidity 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages - corporate 
Financial investments 
Other loans  

Uses of liquidity 
Term deposits 
Other liabilities 

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  Within    3 Months 
  3 Months  To 1 Year 

1 to 5 
  Years 

  Over 5 
  Years 

  December 31  December 31 
2010 

2011 

January 1 
2010 

  $ 

-  $ 

  $  51,309 
- 
    100,508 
22 
117 
     151,956 

2,086 
    270,661 
- 
1,097 
    273,844 

- 
7,110 
  236,890 
910 
- 
    244,910 

  $ 
- 
    20,953 
     32,292 
    11,604 
1,813 
    66,662 

$  51,309 
30,149 
 640,351 
12,536 
 3,027 
 737,372 

  $  85,309 
6,608 
  420,322 
10,248 
3,332 
  525,819 

$  88,201 
- 
  294,769 
60,327 
11,844 
  455,141 

    75,629 
 7,943 
    83,572 

    251,381 
- 
    251,381 

    274,567 
- 
    274,567 

- 
- 
- 

  601,577 
7,943 
  609,520 

  421,061 
6,632 
  427,693 

  360,744 
7,304 
  368,048 

Net liquidity surplus (deficit) 

  $   68,384     $  22,463  $  (29,657)   $  66,662 

$  127,852 

  $  98,126 

$  87,093 

Off-Balance Sheet  
Unfunded mortgage commitments 

  $ 159,141 

  $  82,515  $  55,010 

  $ 

- 

$  296,666 

  $  199,678 

$  96,173 

The above table excludes securitized assets and liabilities and pledged assets as they are restricted. 

For a discussion regarding liquidity risk relating to the maturity of CMB program issuances and other MBS programs, refer to the 
“Timely Payment Guarantee” section of the “Securitization Programs” discussion. 

Interest Rate Risk 

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  corporate  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 
liquidity 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 
information 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. 

We manage interest rate risk associated with securitization assets and liabilities through the use of “pay-floating, receive-fixed” 
interest rate swaps.  For further details, refer to the “CMB Program” section of this MD&A. 

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

Market Risk 

Our  marketable  securities  portfolio  is  susceptible  to  market  price  risk  arising  from  uncertainties  about  future  values  of  the 
securities.  We manage the equity price risk through diversification and limits on both individual and total securities.  Reports on 
the portfolio are submitted to the Company’s senior management on a regular basis and to the Board on a quarterly basis. 

PEOPLE 

As at December 31, 2011, we had 17 employees, an increase of two from the prior year.   

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 

Our Chief Compliance Officer ensures that management understands the impact of all relevant legislation affecting the business, 
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.   

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INTERNAL AUDIT  

During 2011, we appointed a Chief Audit Officer.  Prior to that time, we outsourced 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  (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 

Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements provides 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, which are discussed in Note 6 to 
the consolidated financial statements.  We have control procedures to ensure that these policies are applied consistently and that 
the  policies  are  independently  reviewed  on  at  least  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.  Actual results may differ from those estimates.    

Financial Instruments 

All  financial  instruments  are  initially  recognized  on  the  trade  date,  and  are  classified  based  on  management’s  intentions.  
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  at  amortized  cost.    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 the available for sale reserve, 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, 2011, the Company did not have any hedge accounting relationships.  

All financial instruments that are carried on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value 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. 

For further details on financial instruments, refer to Notes 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17 and 20 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.  Individual allowances include all 
of the accumulated provisions for losses on particular assets required to reduce the related assets to estimated realizable value.  
The collective allowance represents losses that we believe have been incurred but not yet specifically identified.  The collective 
allowance  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.  Allowance 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.   

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. 

In addition to considering current economic conditions, we assessed the probability of default, expected loss as a result of default 
and  the  mortgage  exposure  at  the  time  of  default  when  establishing  our  collective  allowance.    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 
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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  sufficient  to  offset 
current and historical loss experiences. 

On  an  ongoing  basis,  we  reassess  the  fair  value  of  other  loans  and  financial  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 4, 6, 10, 11 and 12 to 
the consolidated financial statements.    

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. 

Income Taxes  

Current tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities.  
The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the consolidated 
financial statement date.  Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences at the consolidated financial statement date between 
the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. 

For further details on our accounting policies and balances relating to income taxes, refer to Notes 4 and 18 to the consolidated 
financial statements.  We will continue to proactively monitor the appropriateness of our position on a quarterly basis. 

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS 

The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 are the first annual statements that we have prepared 
in  accordance  with  IFRS.   For  years  up  to  and  including  the  year  ended  December  31,  2010,  we  prepared  our  consolidated 
financial statements in accordance with CGAAP.   

Accordingly, we prepared consolidated financial statements which comply with IFRS, as described in the accounting policies in 
Note  4  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements.   In  preparing these  consolidated  financial  statements,  we  prepared  an  opening 
consolidated balance sheet as at January 1, 2010, which was our date of transition to IFRS.  In addition, we restated our CGAAP 
consolidated  balance  sheet  as  at  December  31,  2010  and  our  previously  published  CGAAP  statements  of  income  and 
comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

The most significant changes to our financial statements are as follows: 

•  We  have  recognized  $3.1  billion  of  new  assets  and  $3.1  billion  of  new  liabilities,  primarily  due  to  the  on-balance  sheet 
treatment  of  mortgages  securitized  through  the CMB  program.  As  the  securitization  issuances  mature,  the  securitization 
liability  and  related  assets  (securitized  mortgages  and  principal  reinvestment  assets)  will  be  removed  from  the  balance 
sheet.  Since we are not currently participating in new CMB issuances, we expect that the Company’s securitization assets 
and liabilities will decrease significantly over the next three years.   The CMB securitization liabilities mature as follows: 
June 2012 - $423 million, December 2012 - $665 million, 2013 - $1.1 billion, 2014 - $879 million, 2015 - $47 million. 

•  We  now  recognize  ongoing  CMB  program  mortgage  interest  income,  principal  reinvestment  income  and  securitization 
liability interest expense on the accrual basis.  We reversed up-front gains from securitization previously recognized under 
CGAAP through opening retained earnings as at January 1, 2010 upon transition to IFRS. 

• 

Fair market value changes in the CMB interest rate swaps are no longer generally offset by fair market value changes in 
CMB  interest-only  strips,  as  the  interest-only  strips  do  not  exist  under  IFRS  due  to  the  reversal  of  up-front  gains  from 
securitization  previously  recognized  under  CGAAP.   The  lack  of  an  offset  has  led  to  increased  volatility  to  net  income 
under  IFRS  despite  the  fact  that,  from  an  economic  perspective,  interest  rate  risk  remains  largely  mitigated  through  the 
interest rate swaps. 

•  We now recognize current and deferred taxes through the statement of income, which has led to increased volatility to net 

income.  Under CGAAP, we charged current and deferred taxes directly to retained earnings. 

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We  have  restated  our  CGAAP  consolidated  balance  sheet  as  at  December  31,  2010  and  our  previously  published  CGAAP 
statements of income and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

Since MCAN adopted the IFRS accounting framework in 2011, it is not appropriate to compare our financial results under IFRS 
to those reported under CGAAP. 

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.    Under  IFRS,  we  no  longer  account  for  these  transactions  as  sales  of  mortgages  and 
accordingly  we  have  reversed  all  previously  recognized  up-front  gains  from  securitization  through  opening  retained  earnings.  
This reversal was partially offset by mortgage interest income, principal reinvestment income and penalty income less liability 
interest expense that was recognized from the dates of the respective CMB issuances to the date of transition.  Our IFRS balance 
sheet also includes mortgages securitized through the CMB program, assets in which principal repayments have been re-invested 
and a liability to the CHT.  Under IFRS, we now recognize ongoing mortgage interest income, principal reinvestment income and 
liability interest expense on the accrual basis, and we will include any future mortgages securitized through the CMB program on 
our balance sheet. 

Under CGAAP, and from a general economic perspective, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps (which are used to 
hedge interest rate risk on securitized mortgages and reinvestment assets that have a floating interest rate) were generally offset 
by  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  interest-only  strips  (which  consisted  of  the  discounted  value  of  future  mortgage  interest, 
principal reinvestment interest and penalty income less liability interest payments).  Since the interest-only strips were eliminated 
on the transition to IFRS, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps no longer have a natural offset, which has led to 
increased volatility to net income under IFRS. 

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

As a result of CMB program adjustments related to the conversion to IFRS, retained earnings as at January 1, 2010 decreased by 
$433,000 (including a deferred tax charge of $270,000) from CGAAP.  As at December 31, 2010, retained earnings increased by 
$4.4 million (net of a deferred tax charge of $2.1 million) from CGAAP.  In addition, January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 
IFRS balances include $3.1 billion of new assets and $3.1 billion of new liabilities from IFRS adjustments related to the CMB 
program. 

Other Adjustments 

While  the  calculation  of  the  IFRS  collective  allowance  follows  similar  principles  to  the  calculation  of  the  CGAAP  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.  Our IFRS mortgage, loan 
and  investment  collective  allowance  as  at  January  1,  2010  decreased  by  $641,000  from  CGAAP  (December  31,  2010  - 
$945,000),  which  led  to  an  increase  to  IFRS  retained  earnings  of  $387,000  (December  31,  2010  -  $570,000),  net  of  deferred 
taxes. 

To the extent that MCLP’s IFRS retained earnings were impacted as at January 1, 2010, we adjusted the IFRS value of our equity 
investment in MCLP based on our pro-rata share of the total retained earnings impact at that date based on information provided 
by MCLP.  As at January 1, 2010, our equity investment in MCLP under IFRS decreased by $8.3 million (December 31, 2010 - 
$8.8 million) from CGAAP, which decreased IFRS retained earnings by $7.1 million (December 31, 2010 - $7.3 million), net of 
taxes. 

Under CGAAP, we were able to charge our current and future tax liabilities directly to retained earnings instead of recognizing 
the changes through net income.  Under IFRS, we are not able to charge current and deferred taxes directly to retained earnings, 
which has led to increased volatility to net income.  In addition, MCAN’s future tax position has changed to the extent that the 
accounting  values  of  balance  sheet  items  that  have  differing  values  for  accounting  and  tax  purposes  were  impacted  by  the 
transition to IFRS. 

The overall decrease to retained earnings as at January 1, 2010 as a result of the conversion to IFRS was $7.2 million (December 
31, 2010 - $2.5 million) while the overall decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income from CGAAP to IFRS was $1.7 
million (December 31, 2010 - $1.8 million).  In addition, total IFRS assets and liabilities as at January 1, 2010 and December 31, 
2010 increased by $3.1 billion from CGAAP. 

Impact to Net Income and Earnings per Share 

Net  income  for the year ended December  31,  2010  increased  from  $25.4  million  under  CGAAP  to  $26.7  million  under  IFRS.  
Earnings per share increased from $1.76 under CGAAP to $1.85 under IFRS. 

For further information on our conversion to IFRS, including comparative consolidated financial statement reconciliations from 
2010, refer to Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. 

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FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY 

Standards issued but not yet effective up to the date of issuance of the Company’s consolidated financial statements are listed 
below. This listing is of standards and interpretations issued, which the Company reasonably expects to be applicable at a future 
date. The Company intends to adopt those standards when they become effective.  

IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Enhanced Derecognition Disclosure Requirements  

The amendment requires additional disclosure about financial assets that have been transferred but not derecognized to enable the 
user  of  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  to  understand  the  relationship  with  those  assets  that  have  not  been 
derecognized  and  their  associated  liabilities.  In  addition,  the  amendment  requires  disclosures  about  continuing  involvement  in 
derecognized assets to enable the user to evaluate the nature of, and risks associated with, the entity’s continuing involvement in 
those  derecognized  assets.  The  amendment  becomes  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or  after  July  1,  2011.    The 
Company has not fully assessed the impact of adopting IFRS 7.  

IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 

This standard will require entities to disclose gross amounts subject to right of set-off, amounts set off in accordance with the 
accounting standards followed, and the related net credit exposure.  Effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  
Retrospective application will be required.  

IFRS 9, Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement  

This standard as issued reflects the first phase of the IASB’s work on the replacement of IAS 39 and applies to classification and 
measurement  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  as  defined  in  IAS  39.  The  standard  is  effective  for  annual  periods 
beginning on or after January 1, 2015. In subsequent phases, the IASB will address hedge accounting and impairment of financial 
assets.  The Company has not fully assessed the impact of adopting IFRS 9. 

IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements 

This  standard  is  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or  after  January  1,  2013  and  will  replace  portions  of  IAS  27, 
Consolidated  and  Separate  Financial  Statements  and  interpretation  SIC-12,  Consolidation  -  Special  Purpose  Entities.  Under 
IFRS 10, consolidated financial statements include all controlled entities under a single control model that applies to all entities, 
including special purpose entities and structured entities.  A group will still continue to consist of a parent and its subsidiaries; 
however IFRS 10 uses different terminology from IAS 27 in describing its control model.  The changes introduced by IFRS 10 
will require management to exercise significant judgment to determine which entities are controlled, and therefore are required to 
be consolidated by a parent, compared with the requirements that were in IAS 27. The Company has not fully assessed the impact 
of adopting IFRS 10. 

IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements  

This standard replaces IAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures and SIC-13, Jointly-Controlled Entities - Non-Monetary Contributions 
by Venturers.  IFRS 11 uses some of the terms that were used by IAS 31, but with different meanings. Whereas IAS 31 identified 
three forms of joint ventures (i.e., jointly controlled operations, jointly controlled assets and jointly controlled entities), IFRS 11 
addresses only two forms of joint arrangements (joint operations and joint ventures) where there is joint control.  IFRS 11 defines 
joint  control  as  the  contractually  agreed  sharing  of  control  of  an  arrangement  which  exists  only  when  the  decisions  about  the 
relevant activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.  

Because IFRS 11 uses the principle of control in IFRS 10 to define joint control, the determination of whether joint control exists 
may  change.   In  addition,  IFRS  11  removes  the  option  to  account  for  jointly  controlled  entities  (“JCEs”)  using  proportionate 
consolidation. Instead, JCEs that meet the definition of a joint venture must be accounted for using the equity method. For joint 
operations (which includes former jointly controlled operations, jointly controlled assets, and potentially some former JCEs), an 
entity recognizes its assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and/or its relative share of those items, if any.  In addition, when 
specifying the appropriate accounting, IAS 31 focused on the legal form of the entity, whereas IFRS 11 focuses on the nature of 
the rights and obligations arising from the arrangement.  

IFRS 11 is effective for annual periods commencing on or after January 1, 2013.  The Company has not fully assessed the impact 
of adopting IFRS 11. 

IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities  

This  standard  includes  disclosure  requirements  about  subsidiaries,  joint  ventures,  and  associates,  as  well  as  unconsolidated 
structured entities.  Many of the disclosure requirements were previously included in IAS 27, IAS 1 and IAS 28 while others are 
new.  This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The Company has not fully assessed 
the impact of adopting IFRS 12. 

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IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement 

This standard provides guidance on how to measure the fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities when fair 
value  is  required  or  permitted  per  IFRS.   While  many  of  the  concepts  in  IFRS  13  are  consistent  with  current  practice,  certain 
principles could have a significant effect on some entities adopting the standard. IFRS 13 is effective January 1, 2013 and will be 
adopted prospectively.  The Company has not fully assessed the impact of adopting IFRS 13. 

DISCLOSURE  CONTROLS  AND  PROCEDURES  AND  INTERNAL  CONTROLS  OVER  FINANCIAL 
REPORTING 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures (“DC&P”) 

A  disclosure  committee,  comprised  of  members  of  our  senior  management  (the  “Disclosure  Committee”)  is  responsible  for 
establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  disclosure  controls  and  procedures.  As  of  December  31,  2011,  we  have  evaluated  the 
effectiveness of the design and operation of our DC&P in accordance with requirements of National Instrument 52-109 of the 
Canadian Securities Commission – Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (“NI 52-109”).  Our Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer supervised and participated in this evaluation. Based on the evaluation, our Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that 
information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within 
the time periods specified in securities legislation and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (“ICFR”) 

The Disclosure Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate ICFR.  Under the supervision and with the 
participation of the Disclosure Committee, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the 
effectiveness  of  our  ICFR  based  upon  the  framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway 
Commission,  a  recognized  control  model,  and  the  requirements  of  NI  52-109.  Based  on  the  evaluation,  our  Chief  Executive 
Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our ICFR were effective as of December 31, 2011.   

Ernst & Young LLP, our Independent Registered Chartered Accountants, have audited our consolidated financial statements for 
the year ended December 31, 2011. 

Changes in ICFR 

There were no changes in our ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31, 2011 
that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our ICFR.  

Inherent Limitations of Controls and Procedures 

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. As a result, even systems determined to be 
effective may not prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis, as systems can provide only reasonable assurance that the 
objectives of the control system are met. In addition, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of ICFR to future periods 
are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance 
with the policies or procedures may change. 

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2011 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  International  Accounting  Standards  (“IAS”),  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  loss 
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 29, 2012 

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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,  2011, 
December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010 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 Consolidated Financial Statements  
Management is responsible  for  the  preparation and  fair  presentation  of these  consolidated  financial  statements  in accordance  with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  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 opinion 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  in  our  audits  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, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 
years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.  

Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants

Toronto, Canada, 
February 29, 2012  

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2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
 (in thousands of Canadian dollars) 

As at  

Assets 

Corporate Assets 
  Cash and cash equivalents  
  Marketable securities 
  Mortgages 
  Financial investments 
  Other loans  
  Equity investment in MCAP Commercial LP 
  Other assets 

Securitization Assets 
  Short-term investments  
  Mortgages 
  Financial investments 
  Derivative financial instruments 
  Other assets 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

Liabilities 

Corporate Liabilities 
  Term deposits 
  Current tax liabilities 
  Deferred tax liabilities 
  Other liabilities 

Securitization Liabilities 
  Financial liabilities from securitization 
  Other liabilities 

Shareholders’ Equity  
   Share capital  
   Contributed surplus  
   Retained earnings  
   Available for sale reserve  

Note 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

  January 1 
2010 

8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 

15 
10 
11 
16 
14 

17 
18 
18 
19 

20 
19 

21 
21 

23 

$ 

51,309 
30,149 
640,351 
12,536 
3,027 
15,480 
947 
753,799 

345,487 
  1,499,016 
  1,279,479 
13,348 
3,029 
  3,140,359 
$  3,894,158 

$ 

601,577 
3,321 
5,436 
7,943 
618,277 

  3,111,357 
6,059 
  3,117,416 
  3,735,693 

132,817 
510 
23,491 
1,647 
158,465 
$   3,894,158 

$ 

85,309 
6,608 
420,322 
10,248 
3,332 
11,530 
769 
538,118 

220,949 
  1,910,995 
996,968 
13,120 
5,875 
  3,147,907 
$  3,686,025 

$ 

421,061 
5,728 
5,311 
6,632 
438,732 

  3,119,601 
2,613 
  3,122,214 
  3,560,946 

100,112 
510 
24,489 
(32) 
125,079 
$   3,686,025 

$ 

88,201 
- 
294,769 
60,327 
11,844 
9,562 
510 
465,213 

290,228 
  2,342,164 
409,303 
11,490 
44,306 
  3,097,491 
$  3,562,704 

$ 

360,744 
2,248 
3,455 
7,304 
373,751 

  3,074,793 
206 
  3,074,999 
  3,448,750 

98,490 
510 
14,954 
- 
113,954 
$  3,562,704 

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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2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

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

Years Ended December 31 

Note

2011 

2010 

Net Investment Income - Corporate Assets 
  Mortgage interest 
  Interest on financial investments and other loans
  Equity income from MCAP Commercial LP 
  Fees 
  Marketable securities 
  Interest on cash and cash equivalents 

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

Net Investment Income - Securitization Assets 
  Mortgage interest 
  Interest on financial investments  
  Interest on short-term investments 
  Other securitization income 

  Interest on financial liabilities from securitization
  Mortgage expenses 

Net investment income before fair market value adjustment 
Fair market value adjustment - derivative financial instruments

Net Investment Income  

Operating Expenses 
  Salaries and benefits  
  General and administrative 

Income Before Income Taxes 
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes 
   Current 
   Deferred 

Net Income  

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

13 
24 

25 
26 

27 

25 

16 

18 
18 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

32,593 
1,342 
5,007 
1,593 
1,281 
592 
42,408 

12,293 
3,407 
1,058 
16,758 

25,650 

20,718 
5,714 
814 
9,001 
36,247 

29,844 
573 
30,417 

5,830 
228 
6,058 

31,708 

3,234 
3,626 
6,860 

24,848 

(2,072) 
(183) 
(2,255) 
27,103 

1.68 
1.81 
16,147 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

27,211 
2,507 
3,302 
3,857 
31 
230 
37,138 

7,619 
2,831 
(692) 
9,758 

27,380 

25,467 
3,203 
334 
10,239 
39,243 

29,473 
715 
30,188 

9,055 
 1,629 
10,684 

38,064 

2,711 
3,389 
6,100 

31,964 

3,442 
1,864 
5,306 
26,658 

1.85 
1.19 
14,389 

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. 

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2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
 (in thousands of Canadian dollars) 

Years Ended December 31 

Net income  

Other comprehensive income (loss) 
  Change in unrealized gain on available for sale marketable securities 
  Change in unrealized gain on available for sale financial investments 
  Less: deferred taxes 

2011 

2010 

$ 

27,103 

$ 

 26,658 

736 
1,249 
(306) 
1,679 

(39) 
- 
7 
(32) 

Comprehensive income 

$ 

28,782 

$ 

26,626 

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

Years Ended December 31 

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

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

Retained earnings 
Balance, beginning of year 
Net income 
Dividends declared 
Balance, end of year 

Available for sale reserve  
Balance, beginning of year 
Other comprehensive income (loss) 
Balance, end of year 

Total shareholders’ equity 

2011 

2010 

$ 

100,112 
32,705 
132,817 

$ 

98,490 
1,622 
100,112 

510 
- 
510 

24,489 
27,103 
(28,101) 
23,491 

(32) 
1,679 
1,647 

510 
- 
510 

14,954 
26,658 
(17,123) 
24,489 

- 
(32) 
(32) 

$ 

158,465 

$ 

125,079 

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. 

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2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
 (in thousands of Canadian dollars) 

Years Ended December 31 

2011 

2010 

Cash provided by (used for):  
Operating Activities 
  Net income  
  Adjusted for non-cash items: 
    Current taxes 
    Deferred taxes 
    Equity income 
    Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 
    Fair market value adjustment - derivative financial instruments 
    Gain on sale of financial investment 
    Amortization of securitized mortgage and liability transaction costs 
    Amortization of other assets
    Amortization of mortgage discounts (premiums)
  Mortgage advances 
  Mortgage reductions 
  Proceeds on sale of mortgages 
  Issuance of term deposits 
  Repayment of term deposits 
  Repayment of financial liabilities from securitization 
  Issuance of financial liabilities from securitization 
  Decrease in other assets 
  Increase in other liabilities 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Investing Activities   
  Increase in marketable securities 
  Decrease (increase) in short-term investments 
  Increase in financial investments 
  Proceeds on sale of financial investment 
  Decrease in other loans 
  Distributions from MCAP Commercial LP 
Cash flows for investing activities 
Financing Activities  
  Issue of common shares 
  Dividends paid 
Cash flows from (for) financing activities 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 

Supplementary Information 

Interest received  
Interest paid  
Taxes paid  

$ 

27,103 

$ 

26,658 

(2,072) 
(183) 
(5,007) 
1,058 
(228) 
(876) 
3,610 
110 
(116) 
  (1,204,705) 
893,692 
499,054 
607,643 
(427,127) 
(8,886) 
- 
2,552 
3,623 
389,245 

(22,803) 
(124,538) 
(284,285) 
1,619 
305 
1,057 
(428,645) 

32,705 
(27,305) 
5,400 
(34,000) 
85,309 
51,309 

2011 

57,309 
36,342 
323 

$ 

$ 

3,442 
1,864 
(3,319) 
(692) 
(1,629) 
- 
3,556 
986 
168 
(947,543) 
777,814 
472,612 
554,080 
(493,763) 
(4,707) 
49,312 
37,185 
1,534 
477,558 

(6,647) 
69,279 
(537,547) 
- 
8,599 
1,334 
(464,982) 

1,622 
(17,090) 
(15,468) 
(2,892) 
88,201 
85,309 

2010 

56,403 
34,996 
186 

$ 

$ 

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. 

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2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note  

Page 

Corporate Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 49 
1. 
Basis of Preparation ............................................................................................................................................................... 49 
2. 
Basis of Consolidation ........................................................................................................................................................... 49 
3. 
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ........................................................................................................................ 50 
4. 
First-Time Adoption of IFRS ................................................................................................................................................ 56 
5. 
Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates ................................................................................................................. 64 
6. 
Securitization Activities ........................................................................................................................................................ 65 
7. 
8. 
Cash and Cash Equivalents ................................................................................................................................................... 65 
9.  Marketable Securities ............................................................................................................................................................ 66 
10.  Mortgages .............................................................................................................................................................................. 66 
11.  Financial Investments ............................................................................................................................................................ 71 
12.  Other Loans ........................................................................................................................................................................... 72 
13.  Equity Investment in MCAP Commercial LP ....................................................................................................................... 72 
14.  Other Assets .......................................................................................................................................................................... 73 
15.  Short-Term Investments ........................................................................................................................................................ 74 
16.  Derivative Financial Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 74 
17.  Term Deposits ....................................................................................................................................................................... 75 
Income Taxes ........................................................................................................................................................................ 75 
18. 
19.  Other Liabilities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76 
20.  Financial Liabilities From Securitization .............................................................................................................................. 76 
21.  Share Capital and Contributed Surplus .................................................................................................................................. 77 
22.  Dividends .............................................................................................................................................................................. 77 
23.  Available for Sale Reserve .................................................................................................................................................... 78 
24.  Fees ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 78 
25.  Mortgage Expenses ............................................................................................................................................................... 78 
26.  Provision for Credit Losses ................................................................................................................................................... 78 
27.  Other Securitization Income .................................................................................................................................................. 78 
28.  Related Party Disclosures ...................................................................................................................................................... 79 
29.  Commitments and Contingencies .......................................................................................................................................... 80 
30.  Credit Facilities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 81 
31. 
Interest Rate Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................................................... 81 
32.  Capital Management .............................................................................................................................................................. 83 
33.  Financial Instruments ............................................................................................................................................................ 85 
34.  Standards Issued But Not Effective ....................................................................................................................................... 87 
35.  Comparative Amounts ........................................................................................................................................................... 88 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2011 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

1.  Corporate Information 

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”).  

The Company’s primary objective is to generate a reliable stream of income by investing its corporate funds in a portfolio 
of  mortgages  (including  single  family  residential,  residential  construction,  non-residential  construction  and  commercial 
loans),  as  well  as  other  types  of  financial  investments,  loans  and  real  estate  investments.   MCAN  employs  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 tax 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, MCAN is entitled to deduct from 
income for tax purposes 50% of capital gains dividends and 100% of other dividends paid.  Such dividends are received by 
the shareholders as capital gains dividends and interest income, respectively.  

MCAN also participates in the Canada Mortgage Bonds (“CMB”) program, and other securitizations of insured mortgages.  
For further details, refer to Note 7. 

MCAN is incorporated in Canada.  Its head office is located at 200 King Street West, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  
MCAN is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. 

The consolidated financial statements were approved in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on February 
16, 2012.  

2.  Basis of Preparation 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  of  the  Company  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial 
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). 

For all periods up to and including the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company prepared its consolidated financial 
statements  in  accordance  with  Canadian  Generally  Accepted  Accounting  Principles  (“CGAAP”).    These  financial 
statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 are the first annual financial statements that the Company has prepared in 
accordance with IFRS. 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for marketable securities, certain 
financial investments  designated  as  available  for  sale  and  derivative  financial instruments,  which  have  been  measured  at 
fair value.  The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars. 

The  disclosures  that  accompany  the  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  significant  accounting  policies  applied 
(Note 4) and the significant judgments and estimates applicable to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements 
(Note  6),  and  the  other  disclosure  requirements  of  IFRS  1,  First-Time  Adoption  of  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards relevant to the consolidated financial statements (Note 5). 

The Company separates its assets into its corporate and securitization portfolios for reporting purposes.  Corporate assets 
represent  the  Company’s  core  strategic  investments,  and  are  funded  by  term  deposits  and  share  capital.    Securitization 
assets  consist  primarily  of  mortgages  securitized  through  the  CMB  program  and  reinvestment  assets  purchased  with 
mortgage principal repayments, and are funded by financial liabilities from securitization.   

3.  Basis of Consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MCAN and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2011.  Refer 
to Note 28 for a full analysis of the Company’s corporate structure. 

All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses are eliminated in full.  

Subsidiaries  are  fully  consolidated  from  the  date  on  which  control  is  transferred  to  the  Company.    Control  is  achieved 
where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from 
its activities.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2011 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

The  following  are  the  significant  accounting  policies  applied  by  the  Company  in  the  preparation  of  its  consolidated 
financial statements: 

(1)  Financial instruments - initial recognition and subsequent measurement 

(i)  Date of recognition 

All financial assets and liabilities are initially recognized on the trade date, which is the date that the Company becomes a 
party  to  the  contractual  provisions  of  the  instrument.    This  includes  purchases  or  sales  of  financial  assets  that  require 
delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by market convention. 

(ii) 

Initial measurement of financial instruments 

The  classification  of  financial  instruments  at  initial  recognition  depends  on  the  purpose  and  management’s  intention  for 
which the financial instruments were acquired and their characteristics.  All financial instruments are measured initially at 
their fair value plus, in the case of financial instruments not subsequently recorded at fair value through the consolidated 
statements of income, directly attributable transaction costs. 

(iii)  Derivatives recorded at fair value through the consolidated statements of income 

Derivatives are recorded at fair value and carried as assets when their fair value is positive and as liabilities when their fair 
value is negative.  Changes in the fair value of derivatives are included in the consolidated statements of income. 

The Company uses derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps to hedge its interest rate risk as part of its 
participation in the CMB program.  

No derivative financial instruments have been designated for hedge accounting. 

(iv)  Financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading 

Financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading are recorded at fair value.  Changes in fair value are recognized in 
the consolidated statements of income.  Interest income or expense is recorded in the consolidated statements of income on 
the accrual basis. 

A financial asset or financial liability is classified as held for trading if: 

(a) 

it is acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term; 

(b)  on  initial  recognition  it  is  part  of  a  portfolio  of  identified  financial  instruments  that  are  managed  together  and  for 

which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or 

(c) 

it is a derivative (except for a derivative that is a financial guarantee contract or a designated and effective hedging 
instrument). 

(v)  Financial assets and financial liabilities designated at fair value through the consolidated statements of income 

Financial assets and financial liabilities classified in this category are those that have been designated by management on 
initial  recognition.    Management  may  only  designate  an  instrument  at  fair  value  through  the  consolidated  statements  of 
income  upon  initial  recognition  when  the  following  criteria  are  met,  and  designation  is  determined  on  an  instrument  by 
instrument basis: 

• 

• 

• 

 The  designation  eliminates  or  significantly  reduces  the  inconsistent  treatment  that  would  otherwise  arise  from 
measuring the assets or liabilities or recognizing gains or losses on them on a different basis; or 

 The assets and liabilities are part of a group of financial assets, financial liabilities or both which are managed and their 
performance evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy; 
or 

 The financial instrument contains one or more embedded derivatives, which significantly modify the cash flows that 
otherwise would be required by the contract.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Financial assets and financial liabilities designated at fair value through the consolidated statements of income are recorded 
in the consolidated financial statements at fair value.  Changes in fair value are recorded in the consolidated statements of 
income.    Interest  earned  or  incurred  is  accrued  in  interest  income  or  interest  expense,  respectively,  using  the  effective 
interest  rate  method  (“EIRM”),  while  dividend  income  is  recorded  in  income  when  the  right  to  the  payment  has  been 
established.  

(vi)  “Day 1” profit or loss 

When  the  transaction  price  is  different  from  the  fair  value  of  other  observable  current  market  transactions  in  the  same 
instrument  or  based  on  a  valuation  technique  whose  variables  include  only  data  from  observable  markets,  the  Company 
immediately  recognizes  the  difference  between  the  transaction  price  and  fair  value  (a  “Day  l”  profit  or  loss).    In  cases 
where fair value is determined using data which is not observable, the difference between the transaction price and model 
value  is  only  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  when  the  inputs  become  observable,  or  when  the 
instrument is derecognized. 

(vii)  Available for sale financial investments 

Available  for  sale  investments  include  equity  and  debt  securities  and  an  equity  investment  in  commercial  real  estate.  
Equity investments classified as available for sale are those that are neither classified as held for trading nor designated at 
fair value through the consolidated statements of income.   

Debt securities in this category are those which are intended to be held for an indefinite period of time and which may be 
sold in response to needs for liquidity or in response to changes in the market conditions. 

(viii)  Held to maturity financial investments 

Held to maturity financial investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed 
maturities  which  the  Company  has  the  intention and  ability to  hold  to  maturity.   After  initial  measurement  at  fair  value, 
held  to  maturity  financial  investments  are  subsequently  measured  at  amortized  cost  using  the  EIRM,  less  impairment.  
Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees that are an integral 
part  of  the  EIRM.    The  amortization  is  included  in  interest  on  financial  investments  and  other  loans  in  the  consolidated 
statements  of  income.    The  losses  arising  from  impairment  of  such  investments  are  recognized  in  the  consolidated 
statements of income. 

The Company has not designated any financial assets as held to maturity. 

(ix)  Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables include mortgages, other loans, non-derivative financial assets and certain financial investments with 
fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market, other than: 

• 

• 

• 

 Those  that  the  Company  intends  to  sell  immediately  or  in  the  near  term  and  those  that  the  Company  upon  initial 
recognition designates at fair value; 

 Those that the Company, upon initial recognition, designates as available for sale; or 

 Those for which the Company may not recover substantially all of its initial investment, other than because of credit 
deterioration. 

After  initial  measurement,  loans  and  receivables  are  subsequently  measured  at  amortized  cost  using  the  EIRM,  less 
allowance for impairment.  Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and 
fees and costs that are an integral part of the EIRM.  The amortization is included in mortgage interest income or interest on 
financial investments  and  other  loans  in  the consolidated  statements  of income.    The  losses  arising  from  impairment  are 
recognized in the consolidated statements of income. 

(x)  Financial liabilities 

After initial recognition, interest bearing financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the EIRM.  
Premiums and discounts on the liabilities are recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the liabilities are 
extinguished as well as through amortization using the EIRM. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2011 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an 
integral part of the effective interest rate (“EIR”).  The EIR amortization is included in the related line in the consolidated 
statements of income. 

(xi)  Transaction costs 

Transaction costs are incremental costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, issue or disposal of a financial asset 
or financial liability.  These costs are defined as costs that would not have been incurred if the Company had not acquired, 
issued or disposed of the related financial instrument.  Transaction costs are capitalized and amortized over the expected 
life  of  the  instrument  using  the  EIRM,  except  for  transaction  costs  which  are  related  to  financial  assets  or  financial 
liabilities classified as held for trading or designated at fair value, which are expensed. 

(2)  Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities 

(i)  Financial assets 

A  financial  asset  (or,  where  applicable  a  part  of  a  financial  asset  or  part  of  a  group  of  similar  financial  assets)  is 
derecognized when: 

• 

• 

 The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or 

 The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the 
received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through” arrangement; and either: 

• 

• 

the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or 

the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has 
transferred control of the asset. 

When  the  Company  has  transferred  its  rights  to  receive  cash  flows  from  an  asset  or  has  entered  into  a  pass-through 
arrangement,  and  has  neither  transferred  nor  retained  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of  the  asset  nor  transferred 
control  of  the  asset,  the  asset  is recognized  to the  extent  of  the Company’s  continuing  involvement  in  the  asset.    In  that 
case, the Company also recognizes an associated liability.  The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured 
on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained. 

(ii)  Financial liabilities 

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.  Where an 
existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an 
existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original 
liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the 
consolidated statements of income. 

(3)  Determination of fair value 

The fair value for financial instruments traded in active markets is based on their quoted market price or other trading data, 
without any deduction for transaction costs. 

For  all  other  financial  instruments  not  traded  in  an  active  market,  the  fair  value  is  determined  by  using  appropriate 
valuation techniques.  Valuation techniques include the discounted cash flow method, comparison to similar instruments for 
which market observable prices may exist and other relevant valuation models.  

Certain financial instruments are recorded at fair value using valuation techniques in which current market transactions or 
observable  market  data  are  not  available.    Their  fair  value  is  determined  using  a  valuation  model  that  has  been  tested 
against prices or inputs to actual market transactions and using the Company’s best estimate of the most appropriate model 
assumptions.  Models are adjusted to reflect counterparty credit and liquidity spread and limitations in the models. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(4) 

Impairment of financial assets 

The Company assesses at each consolidated financial statement date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial 
asset or a group of financial assets is impaired.  A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, 
and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred after the initial 
recognition of the asset (an incurred “loss event”) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash 
flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. 

Evidence  of  impairment  may  include  indications  that  the  borrower  or  a  group  of  borrowers  is  experiencing  significant 
financial difficulty, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization, default or delinquency 
in interest or principal payments and where observable data indicates that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated 
future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. 

(i)  Financial assets carried at amortized cost 

For  financial  assets  carried  at  amortized  cost,  the  Company  first  assesses  individually  whether  objective  evidence  of 
impairment  exists  for  financial  assets  that  are  significant,  or  collectively  for  financial  assets  that  are  not  individually 
significant.    If  the  Company  determines  that  no  objective  evidence  of  impairment  exists  for  an  individually  assessed 
financial  asset,  it  includes  the  asset  in  a  group  of  financial  assets  with  similar  credit  risk  characteristics  and  collectively 
assesses them for impairment.  Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or 
continues to be, recognized are not included in a collective assessment of impairment. 

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has occurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future expected credit 
losses  that  have  not  yet  been  incurred).    The  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  is  reduced  through  the  use  of  an  allowance 
account and the amount of the loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of income.  Interest income continues to be 
accrued on the reduced carrying amount and is accrued using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for 
the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. 

The interest income is recorded as part of the related interest income component.  Mortgages, together with the associated 
allowance, are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recovery and all collateral has been realized or has 
been  transferred  to  the  Company.    If,  in  a  subsequent  period,  the  amount  of  the  estimated  impairment  loss  increases  or 
decreases because of an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is 
increased or reduced by adjusting the allowance account.  If a future write-off is later recovered, the recovery is credited to 
the provision for credit losses 

The present value of the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the financial asset’s original EIR.  If a mortgage has a 
variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current EIR.  The calculation of the present 
value of estimated future cash flows reflects the projected cash flows less costs to sell. 

For  the  purpose  of  a  collective  evaluation  of  impairment,  financial  assets  are  grouped  on  the  basis  of  the  Company’s 
internal system that considers credit risk characteristics such as asset type, industry, geographical location, collateral type, 
past-due status and other relevant factors. 

Future cash flows on a group of financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated on the basis of 
historical loss experience for assets with credit risk characteristics similar to those in the group.  Historical loss experience 
is adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of current conditions on which the historical loss 
experience is based and to remove the effects of conditions in the historical period that do not exist currently.  Estimates of 
changes in future cash flows reflect, and are directionally consistent with, changes in related observable data from year to 
year (such as changes in unemployment rates, property prices, payment status or other factors that are indicative of incurred 
losses  in  the  group  and  their  magnitude).    The  methodology  and  assumptions  used  for  estimating  future  cash  flows  are 
reviewed regularly to reduce any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience. 

(ii)  Available for sale financial investments 

For  available  for  sale  financial  investments,  the  Company  assesses  at  the  consolidated  financial  statement  date  whether 
there is objective evidence that an investment or a group of investments is impaired. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

In  the  case  of  equity  investments  classified  as  available  for  sale,  objective  evidence  would  include  a  significant  or 
prolonged decline in the fair value of the investment below its cost. ‘Significant’ is evaluated against the original cost of the 
investment  and  ‘prolonged’  against  the  period  in  which  the  fair  value  has  been  below  its  original  cost.   Where  there  is 
evidence of impairment, the cumulative loss - measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair 
value,  less  any  impairment  loss  on  that  investment  previously  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  -  is 
removed from other comprehensive income and recognized in the consolidated statements of income. Impairment losses on 
equity  investments  are  not  reversed  through  the  consolidated  statements  of  income;  increases  in  their  fair  value  after 
impairment are recognized directly in other comprehensive income. 

In the case of debt instruments classified as available for sale, impairment is assessed based on the same criteria as financial 
assets  carried  at  amortized  cost.  However,  the  amount  recorded  for  impairment  is  the  cumulative  loss  measured  as  the 
difference between the amortized cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that investment previously 
recognized in the consolidated statements of income. 

Future interest income continues to be accrued based on the reduced carrying amount of the asset, using the rate of interest 
used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. The interest income is recorded to 
the  related  interest  income  component.    If,  in  a  subsequent  year,  the  fair  value  of  a  debt  instrument  increases  and  the 
increase  can  be  objectively  related  to  an  event  occurring  after  the  impairment  loss  was  recognized  in  the  consolidated 
statements of income, the impairment loss is reversed through the consolidated statements of income. 

 (5)  Offsetting financial instruments 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the consolidated financial statements if, 
and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on 
a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.   

(6)  Taxes 

(i)  Current tax 

Current  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  at  the  amount  expected  to  be  recovered  from  or  paid  to  the  taxation 
authorities.  The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the 
consolidated financial statement date. 

Current tax relating to items recognized directly to shareholders’ equity is recognized in equity and not in the consolidated 
statements  of  income.    Management  periodically  evaluates  positions  taken  in  the  Company’s  tax  returns  with  respect  to 
situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation, and establishes provisions where appropriate. 

(ii)  Deferred tax 

Deferred  tax  is  provided  on  temporary  differences  at  the  consolidated  financial  statement  date  between  the  tax  bases  of 
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.  Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for 
all taxable temporary differences, except:  

• 

In  respect  of  taxable  temporary  differences  associated  with  investments  in  subsidiaries  or  associates  and  interests  in 
joint ventures where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the 
temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, carry forward of unused tax credits and unused 
tax  losses,  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  taxable  income  will  be  available  against  which  the  deductible  temporary 
differences,  and  the  carry  forward  of  unused  tax  credits  and  unused  tax  losses  can  be  used,  except  in  the  following 
instances: 

•  Where  the  deferred  tax  asset  relating  to  the  deductible  temporary  difference  arises  from  the  initial  recognition  of  an 
asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the 
accounting income nor taxable income; and 

• 

In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries or associates and interests in 
joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will 
reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable income will be available against which the temporary differences can be 
utilized. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

The  carrying  amount  of  deferred  tax  assets  is  reviewed  at  each  consolidated  financial  statement  date  and  reduced  to  the 
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax 
asset to be utilized.  Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at each consolidated financial statement date and are 
recognized  to  the  extent  that  it  has  become  probable  that  future  taxable  income  will  allow  the  deferred  tax  asset  to  be 
recovered. 

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  at  the  tax  rates  that  are  expected  to  apply  in  the  year  when  the  asset  is 
realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the 
consolidated financial statement date. 

Deferred tax relating to items recognized directly in shareholders’ equity is recognized in shareholders’ equity and not in 
the consolidated statements of income. 

Deferred  tax  assets  and  deferred  tax  liabilities  are  offset  if  a  legally  enforceable  right  exists  to  set  off  current  tax  assets 
against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority. 

(7)  Dividends on common shares 

Dividends on common shares are deducted from shareholders’ equity in the quarter that they are approved.  Dividends that 
are  approved  after  the  consolidated  financial  statement  date  are  disclosed  as  an  event  after  the  consolidated  financial 
statement date. 

(8) 

Investment in associates 

The Company’s investment in its associates are accounted for using the equity method. An associate is an entity in which 
the Company has significant influence.  

Under  the  equity  method,  the  investment  in  the  associate  is  carried  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  at  cost  plus  post 
acquisition changes in the Company’s share of net assets of the associate.   

The consolidated statements of income reflect the share of the results of operations of the associate. Where there has been a 
change recognized directly in the equity of the associate, the Company recognizes its share of any changes and discloses 
this,  when  applicable,  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  changes  in  shareholders’  equity.    Unrealized  gains  and  losses 
resulting  from  transactions  between  the  Company  and  the  associate  are  eliminated  to  the  extent  of  the  interest  in  the 
associate. 

The  most  recent  available  financial  statements  of  the  associate  are  used  by  the  investor  in  applying  the  equity  method. 
When the financial statements of an associate used in applying the equity method are prepared as of a different date from 
that of the investor, adjustments shall be made for the effects of significant transactions or events that occur between that 
date and the date of the investor’s financial statements. 

Where necessary, adjustments are made to harmonize the accounting policies of the associate with those of the Company.  

After  application  of  the  equity  method,  the  Company  determines  whether  it  is  necessary  to  recognize  an  additional 
impairment  loss  on  the  Company’s  investment  in  its  associate.  The  Company  determines  at  each  consolidated  financial 
statement date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the associate is impaired. If this is the case, 
the Company then calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate 
and its carrying value and recognizes the amount in the consolidated statements of income. 

Upon loss of significant influence over the associate, the Company measures and recognizes any retained investment at its 
fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate upon loss of significant influence and the fair value 
of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognized in the consolidated statements of income. 

(9)  Revenue recognition 

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and that the 
revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of 
the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes 
and duty. The Company assesses its revenue arrangements against specific criteria in order to determine if it is acting as 
principal or agent. The Company has concluded that it is acting as a principal in all of its revenue arrangements.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Interest income or expense 

For all financial investments measured at amortized cost and interest bearing financial assets classified as available for sale, 
interest income or expense is recorded using the EIRM, which reflects the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future 
cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the 
net carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. Interest income or expense is included in the appropriate component 
of the consolidated statement of income.   

(10)  Cash and short-term investments 

Cash and short-term investments on the consolidated balance sheets comprise cash held at banks and short-term deposits 
with original maturity dates of less than 90 days. 

(11)  Share-based payment transactions  

The  cost  of  cash-settled  transactions  is  measured  initially  at  fair  value  at  the  grant  date,  further  details  of  which  are 
discussed in Note 28.  The obligations are adjusted for fluctuations in the market price of the Company’s common shares.  
Changes  in  the  obligations  are  recorded  as  salaries  and  benefits  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  with  a 
corresponding change to other liabilities.  The liability is re-measured at fair value at each consolidated financial statement 
date up to and including the settlement date. 

5.  First-Time Adoption of IFRS 

The consolidated financial statements are the first annual consolidated financial statements that the Company has prepared 
in accordance with IFRS.  For periods up to and including the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company prepared its 
consolidated financial statements in accordance with CGAAP. 

Accordingly, the Company has prepared consolidated financial statements which comply with IFRS applicable for periods 
ending  on  or  after  December  31,  2011  as  described  in  the  accounting  policies.  In  preparing  these  consolidated  financial 
statements, the Company’s opening consolidated balance sheet was prepared as at January 1, 2010, the Company’s date of 
transition to IFRS. This note explains the principal adjustments made by the Company in restating its CGAAP consolidated 
balance sheets as at January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and its previously published CGAAP consolidated statements 
of income and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

Exemptions applied 

IFRS 1 allows first-time adopters certain exemptions from the general requirement to apply IFRS.  

The Company has applied the following exemptions: 

•  Derecognition  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  -  The  Company  is  required  to  apply  the  derecognition 
requirements  in  IAS  39,  Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and  Measurement  (“IAS  39”),  prospectively for 
transactions  occurring  after  January  1,  2004.    Accordingly,  the  Company  applied  IAS  39  to  all  securitization 
transactions entered into by the Company on or after January 1, 2004.   

•  Designation  of  previously  recognized  financial  instruments  -  A  first  time  adopter  of  IFRS  may  designate  financial 
assets and liabilities at the date of transition to IFRS.  On transition, the Company designated its mortgages and certain 
financial investments as loans and receivables, its investment - commercial real estate (Note 15) as available for sale 
and its marketable securities as available for sale. 

•  Estimates - Hindsight cannot be used to create or revise estimates and accordingly, the estimates previously made by 
the  Company  under  CGAAP  were  not  revised  for  the  application  of  IFRS  except  where  necessary  to  reflect  any 
difference in accounting policies. 

•  Business  combinations  -  The  Company  has  elected  not  to  apply  IFRS  3,  Business  Combinations,  retrospectively  to 

business combinations that took place before the date of transition. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.  First-Time Adoption of IFRS (continued) 

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 
AS AT JANUARY 1, 2010 

CGAAP Line Items 

Note 

  CGAAP 

Adjustments 

IFRS  IFRS Line Items 

Assets  

Assets 

  Cash and cash equivalents  
  Mortgages 
  Securitization investments 
  Loans receivable and other  
    investments 
  Equity investment in MCAP   
    Commercial LP 
  Other assets 

  Derivative financial instruments 

k 
a,c,k 
b,d,k 

$ 

89,843  $ 
295,415 
73,590 

(1,642)  $ 
(646) 
(13,263) 

Corporate Assets 
88,201    Cash and cash equivalents  
294,769    Mortgages 
60,327    Financial investments 

a,b,d,k 

16,885 

(5,041) 

11,844    Other loans  

  Equity investment in MCAP  

e 
b,k 

b,k 

b,k 

17,905 
1,555 
495,193 

(8,343) 
(1,045) 
(29,980) 

9,562      Commercial LP 

510    Other assets 

465,213   

- 
- 
- 
11,490 
- 
11,490 

290,228 
  2,342,164 
409,303 
- 
44,306 
  3,086,001 
$  506,683  $  3,056,021 

Securitization Assets 

290,228    Short-term investments 

  2,342,164    Mortgages 

409,303    Financial investments 
11,490    Derivative financial instruments 
44,306    Other assets 

  3,097,491   
$ 3,562,704 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

Liabilities 

Liabilities 

  Term deposits 

$  360,744  $ 

  Future taxes payable 
  Securitization liabilities 
  Accounts payable and accrued charges  b,h,k 

b 
g 
b 

- 
7,011 
5,048 
11,001 
383,804 

- 
2,248 
(3,556) 
(5,048) 
(3,697) 
(10,053) 

Corporate Liabilities 

$  360,744    Term deposits 

2,248    Current tax liabilities   
3,455    Deferred tax liabilities 

- 

7,304    Other liabilities 

373,751 

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

m 
m 
i,m 

j,m 

- 
- 
- 
383,804 

  3,074,793 
206 
  3,074,999 
  3,064,946 

98,490 
510 
22,165 

- 
- 
(7,211) 

1,714 
122,879 

(1,714) 
(8,925) 
$  506,683  $  3,056,021 

Securitization Liabilities 
  3,074,793    Financial liabilities from securitization 

206    Other liabilities 

  3,074,999   
  3,448,750   

  Shareholders’ Equity 

98,490    Share capital  

510    Contributed surplus  

14,954    Retained earnings  

-    Available for sale reserve 

113,954 
$ 3,562,704 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2011 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.  First-Time Adoption of IFRS (continued) 

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME  

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010  

CGAAP Line Items 

Note 

CGAAP 

Adjustments 

IFRS 

IFRS Line Items 

Net Investment Income 
  Mortgage interest 

k 

$ 

25,828 

$ 

1,383  $ 

27,211 

  Interest on loans and investments 
  Equity income from MCAP  
   Commercial LP 
  Fees 
  Marketable securities 
  Interest on cash and cash equivalents 
  Other securitization income 

e 
k 

b, 35 

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

k 
a 

b 
b 
b 
b 

b 
b 

b 

Net Investment Income  

Corporate Assets 
  Mortgage interest 
  Interest on financial investments and  
    other loans 
  Equity income from MCAP  
    Commercial LP 
  Fees 
  Marketable securities 
  Interest on cash and cash equivalents 

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

2,507 

3,743 
5,561 
31 
230 
3,949 
41,849 

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

- 

2,507 

(441)   
(1,704)   

- 
- 

(3,949)   
(4,711)   

- 
(90)   
(305)   
(395)   

3,302 
3,857 
31 
230 
- 
37,138 

7,619 
2,831 
(692) 
9,758 

31,696 

(4,316)   

27,380 

25,467 
3,203 
334 
10,239 
39,243 

29,473 
715 
30,188 

25,467 
3,203 
334 
10,239 
39,243 

29,473 
715 
30,188 

Securitization Assets 
  Mortgage interest 
  Interest on financial investments  
  Interest on short-term investments 
  Other securitization income 

  Interest on financial liabilities from  
    securitization 
  Mortgage expenses 

9,055 

9,055  Net investment income before fair market 

35 

1,629 

1,629 

10,684 

10,684 

  value adjustment 
Fair market value adjustment - derivative 
  financial instruments 

Net Investment Income 

31,696 

6,368 

38,064  Net Investment Income 

Operating Expenses 
   Salaries and benefits  
   General and administrative 

Income Before Income Taxes 

Net Income  

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

2,711 
3,620 
6,331 

25,365 

- 
- 
- 
25,365 

1.76 
1.19 

$ 

$ 
$ 

h 
g 

$ 

$ 
$ 

Operating Expenses 
  Salaries and benefits  
  General and administrative 

Income Before Income Taxes 
Provision for income taxes  
   Current  
     Deferred 

- 
(231)   
(231)   

2,711 
3,389 
6,100 

6,599 

31,964 

3,442 
1,864 
5,306 
1,293  $

3,442 
1,864 
5,306 

26,658  Net Income 

0.09  $ 
-  $ 

1.85  Basic and diluted earnings per share 
1.19  Dividends per share 

14,389 

- 

14,389 

Weighted average number of basic and 
  diluted shares (000’s) 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.  First-Time Adoption of IFRS (continued) 

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2010 

CGAAP Line Items 

Note 

CGAAP 

Adjustments 

IFRS 

IFRS Line Items 

k 

$ 

a,c,k 
b,d,k 

$ 

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

a,b,d,k 

10,079 

e 
b,k 

b,k 

Assets  

Corporate Assets 
  Cash and cash equivalents  
  Marketable securities 
  Mortgages 
  Financial investments 

  Other loans  
  Equity investment in MCAP  
    Commercial LP 
  Other assets 

Securitization Assets 
  Short-term investments 
  Mortgages 
  Financial investments 
  Derivative financial instruments 
  Other assets 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

Liabilities 

Corporate Liabilities 
  Term deposits 
  Current tax liabilities 
  Deferred tax liabilities 

  Other liabilities 

Securitization Liabilities 
  Financial liabilities from securitization 
  Other liabilities 

$ 

(4,064)
- 
(2,071)
(3,357)

(6,747)

(8,785)
(2,440)
(27,464)

85,309 
6,608 
420,322 
10,248 

3,332 

11,530 
769 
538,118 

220,949 
1,910,995 
996,968 
- 
5,875 
3,134,787 
$  3,107,323 

220,949 
1,910,995 
996,968 
13,120 
5,875 
3,147,907 
$  3,686,025 

$ 

$ 

- 
5,728 
(5,152)
(7,000)
(4,177)
(10,601)

421,061 
5,728 
5,311 
- 
6,632 
438,732 

3,119,601 
2,613 
3,122,214 
3,111,613 

3,119,601 
2,613 
3,122,214 
3,560,946 

- 
- 
(2,467)

(1,823)
(4,290)
$  3,107,323 

100,112 
510 
24,489 

Shareholders’ Equity 
  Share capital  
  Contributed surplus  
  Retained earnings  

(32)    Available for sale reserve 

125,079 
$  3,686,025 

20,315 
3,209 
565,582 

- 
- 
- 
13,120 
- 
13,120 
578,702 

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

- 
- 
- 
449,333 

100,112 
510 
26,956 

1,791 
129,369 
578,702 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Assets  

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

  Derivative financial instruments 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

Liabilities 

  Term deposits 

  Future taxes payable 
  Securitization liabilities 
  Accounts payable and accrued charges 

g 
b 
b,h,k 

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

m 
m 
i,m 

j,m 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.  First-Time Adoption of IFRS (continued) 

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 

Note 

CGAAP 

Adjustments 

IFRS 

Net income  

$

25,365 

$ 

1,293 

$ 

26,658 

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

c 
d 

(32)
631 
(544)
22 
77 

- 
(631) 
544 
(22) 
(109) 

(32)
- 
- 
- 
(32)

Comprehensive income 

$ 

25,442 

$ 

1,184 

$ 

26,626 

Notes to remeasurements 

(a)  Mortgage, loan and investment allowances 

Specific  and  general allowances  for  mortgages, loans  and investments  were  previously  recognized  under  CGAAP,  while 
under  IFRS  they  are  referred  to  as  individual  and  collective  allowances,  respectively.    The  impairment  approach  under 
IFRS places incremental reliance on objective evidence of incurred losses.  In accordance with the impairment calculation 
methodology  as  set  out  in  IAS  39,  the  conversion  to  IFRS  led  to  decreases  in  the  Company’s  mortgage,  loan  and 
investment allowances as follows:  

Decrease to gross allowances  
Less: deferred tax recovery 
Net increase to retained earnings 

December 31 
2010 

  January 1  
2010 

$ 

$  

945 
375 
570 

$ 

$ 

641 
254 
387 

The adjustment to mortgage, loan and investment allowances led to a $305 decrease in the provision for credit losses for the 
year ended December 31, 2010. 

(b)  Securitization activities  

Under  CGAAP,  as  part  of  the  securitization  of mortgages  through  the  CMB  program,  the  Company  recognized  interest-
only strips and certain CMB-related securitization liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets.  Under IFRS, these balance 
sheet items do not exist, as all up-front gains on securitization were reversed on transition.  The Company recognizes the 
securitized mortgages and certain transaction costs, principal reinvestment assets and financial liabilities from securitization 
on its consolidated balance sheets as a result of MCAN’s failure to meet derecognition criteria as part of the mortgage sales 
associated  with  the  CMB  program.    In  addition,  the  Company  recognizes  income  and  expenses  associated  with  these 
financial instruments on an accrual basis under IFRS.   

As  part  of  the  conversion  to  IFRS,  the  increases  (decreases)  to  retained  earnings  from  CGAAP  related  to  securitization 
activities as follows: 

Gross increase (decrease) to retained earnings 
Less: deferred tax provision (recovery) 
Net increase (decrease) to retained earnings

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$  

6,549 
(2,104) 
4,445 

$ 

$ 

(163) 
(270) 
(433) 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.  First-Time Adoption of IFRS (continued) 

As part of the conversion to IFRS, the Company also recognized balance sheet items as follows (which include mortgages 
that did not meet derecognition criteria and CMB principal reinvestment assets):  

Short-term investments 
Mortgages - securitized 
Financial investments 
Other assets 
Financial liabilities from securitization 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 
216,885 
  1,910,995 
823,625 
4,595 
  2,946,258 

$ 
288,586 
  2,342,164 
231,127 
44,290 
  2,896,617 

Financial liabilities from securitization include certain transaction costs.   

On January 1, 2010, the Company also reversed $12,626 of existing financial investments (December 31, 2010 - $3,124) 
and $2,913 of existing other liabilities (December 31, 2010 - $169).   

The reversal of interest-only strips on January 1, 2010 included the reversal of $5,048 of interest-only strips in a liability 
position (December 31, 2010 - $7,000), classified as securitization liabilities under CGAAP.  

The Company has also securitized mortgages through the Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (“IMPP”).  On January 1, 
2010,  the  Company  recognized  $178,176  of  financial  investments  (December  31,  2010  -  $173,343)  and  $178,176  of 
financial liabilities from securitization (December 31, 2010 - $173,343) on its consolidated balance sheets as a result of its 
participation in the IMPP.  The inclusion of these items on MCAN’s balance sheets is a result of MCAN’s failure to meet 
derecognition criteria as part of the mortgage sales associated with the IMPP (Note 7). 

Under  CGAAP,  the  Company  recognized  other  securitization  income,  which  consisted  primarily  of  fair  market  value 
changes in the interest rate swaps and interest-only strips, net interest rate swap receipts and refinancing and renewal gains.  
Under IFRS, the Company recognizes interest on its on-balance sheet assets and liabilities, including mortgages, short-term 
investments,  financial  investments  and  financial  liabilities  from  securitization.    Other  securitization  income  under  IFRS 
consists of net interest rate swap receipts and refinancing and renewal gains. 

(c)  Mortgages  

Under CGAAP, the Company carried all investment mortgages as available for sale.  As part of the conversion to IFRS, the 
Company  classified  its  corporate  mortgage  portfolio  as  loans  and  receivables  and  reversed  gross  unrealized  gains  in  the 
available for sale reserve as follows:  

Reversal of gross unrealized gains in available for sale reserve 
Less: deferred tax impact 
Net decrease to available for sale reserve

(d)  Financial investments 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$ 

2,270 
447 
1,823 

$ 

$ 

1,490 
298 
1,192 

Under CGAAP, the Company carried mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) (included in financial investments) as available 
for sale.  As part of the conversion to IFRS, the Company classified these assets as loans and receivables and reversed gross 
unrealized gains in the available for sale reserve as follows:  

Reversal of gross unrealized gains in available for sale reserve 
Less: deferred tax impact 
Net decrease to available for sale reserve 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$ 

- 
- 
- 

$ 

$ 

662 
140 
522 

The Company reclassified $5,070 of other loans to financial investments on January 1, 2010 (December 31, 2010 - $6,757), 
which had no impact to retained earnings. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.  First-Time Adoption of IFRS (continued) 

The Company’s investment - commercial real estate (Note 11) was classified as available for sale as part of the conversion 
to IFRS.  At January 1, 2010, both its amortized cost and fair market value were $100 (December 31, 2010 - $3,973). 

(e)  Equity investment in MCLP 

As  part  of  the  conversion  to  IFRS,  the  Company  recorded  decreases  to  its  equity  investment  in  MCAP  Commercial  LP 
(“MCLP”) as follows:  

Decrease to equity investment in MCLP  
Less: deferred tax impact 
Net decrease to retained earnings 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$ 

8,785 
1,460 
7,325 

$ 

$ 

8,343 
1,252 
7,091 

The Company recorded its pro-rata share of MCLP’s IFRS adjustments to retained earnings. 

The adjustment to the equity investment in MCLP led to a $441 decrease in equity income from MCLP for the year ended 
December 31, 2010. 

(f)  Following quarter dividend 

MCAN is a MIC under the Tax Act.  As such, the Company is able to deduct from income for tax purposes dividends paid 
within  90  days  of  year-end.    Under  CGAAP,  the  dividend  to  be  paid  in  the  following  quarter  was  deductible  in  the 
calculation  of  the  current  tax  liability.    For  IFRS  purposes,  dividends  paid  in  the  following  quarter  that  have  not  been 
declared and accrued prior to quarter-end are not deductible in the calculation of the current tax liability.  As a result of this 
difference, there was an increase to current taxes payable of $2,441 as at January 1, 2010 (December 31, 2010 - $5,881).  In 
addition, there was a decrease to opening retained earnings of $2,441 on transition to IFRS.  

Under  CGAAP,  the  Company  also  recorded  a  corresponding  deferred  tax  liability  in  regards  to  the  following  quarter 
dividends.  The reversal of this liability as part of the conversion to IFRS resulted in a positive impact to retained earnings 
of $2,390 as at January 1, 2010 (December 31, 2010 - $5,724).    

(g)  Deferred taxes  

As part of the conversion to IFRS, the Company recorded decreases (increases) to its deferred tax liability as follows: 

Mortgage, loan and investment allowances 
Securitization activities 
Equity investment in MCLP 
Following quarter dividend 
Impact on retained earnings 
Impact on available for sale reserve 
Total deferred tax impact 

Note 

a 
b 
e 
f 

c, d 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$ 

(375) 
(2,104) 
1,460 
5,724 
4,705 
447 
5,152 

$ 

$ 

 (254) 
(270) 
1,252 
2,390 
3,118 
438 
3,556 

Under IFRS, MCAN recognized a deferred tax provision of $1,864 for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

(h)  Current tax liabilities 

As  part  of  the  conversion  to  IFRS,  the  following  increases  were  made  to  current  tax  liabilities  relating  to  the  following 
quarter dividend (as noted in (f) above): 

Following quarter dividend 
Total current tax impact 

Note 

f 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 
$ 

5,881 
5,881 

$ 
$ 

2,441 
2,441 

Under IFRS, MCAN recognized a current tax provision of $3,442 for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.  First-Time Adoption of IFRS (continued) 

(i) 

Shareholders’ equity reconciliation - retained earnings 

As part of the conversion to IFRS, the Company recorded increases (decreases) to retained earnings as follows: 

Impact due to revision of mortgage, loan and investment  
  allowances 
Impact on securitization activities 
Impact on equity investment in MCLP 
Following quarter dividend - deferred tax impact 
Following quarter dividend - current tax impact 
Other items 
Net decrease to retained earnings  

Note 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

a 
b 
e 
f 
h 

$ 

$ 

570 
4,445 
(7,325) 
5,724 
(5,881) 
- 
(2,467) 

$ 

$ 

387 
(433) 
(7,091) 
2,390 
(2,441) 
(23) 
(7,211) 

(j) 

Shareholders’ equity reconciliation - available for sale reserve 

The transition from CGAAP to IFRS had the following impact on the available for sale reserve: 

Mortgages 
Financial investments 
Net impact on available for sale reserve 

(k)  Other reclassifications 

Note 

c 
d 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$ 

(1,823) 
- 
(1,823) 

$ 

$ 

(1,192) 
(522) 
(1,714) 

In adopting IFRS, the Company made additional reclassifications to the consolidated balance sheets as follows: 

CGAAP Line Item 

IFRS Line Item 

Short-term investments 
Cash 
Financial investments 
Loans receivable 
Other assets 
Mortgages 
Accounts payable and accrued charges  Mortgages 
Other assets 

Other liabilities 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

4,064 
243 
1,008 
1,734 
153 

$ 

1,642 
22 
851 
593 
(194) 

In adopting IFRS, the Company made additional reclassifications to the consolidated statements of income as follows: 

CGAAP Line Item 

IFRS Line Item 

Fees 
Mortgage expenses 
General and administrative 

Mortgage interest income 
Mortgage interest income 
Mortgage interest income 

(l)  Consolidated statement of cash flows 

Year Ended  
December 31, 2010  

$ 

1,704 
90 
231 

Within operating and investing activities, the transition to IFRS has led to significant changes to mortgage reductions and 
short-term  investment  and  financial  investment  activity,  respectively,  due  to  securitized  mortgage  repayments  and  their 
subsequent  reinvestment.    Net  cash  flows  from  financing  activities  has  not  changed  significantly.    On  a  total  basis,  the 
consolidated statement of cash flows did not change significantly as a result of the transition to IFRS. 

(m)  Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity 

Changes to retained earnings and the available for sale reserve that arose from the conversion to IFRS are discussed above 
in notes (i) and (j), respectively.  There was no impact to share capital or contributed surplus. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

6. 

Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates 

The  preparation  of  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  judgments,  estimates 
and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  revenues,  expenses,  assets  and  liabilities,  and  the  disclosure  of 
contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period.  However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could 
result  in  outcomes  that  require  a  material  adjustment  to  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  or  liability  affected  in  future 
periods. 

Going concern 

The  Company’s  management  has  made  an  assessment  of  the  Company’s  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern  and  is 
satisfied that the Company has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future.  Furthermore, management 
is not aware of any material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going 
concern.  Therefore, the consolidated financial statements continue to be prepared on the going concern basis. 

Fair value of financial instruments 

Where the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the consolidated financial statements cannot be 
derived  from  active  markets,  they  are  determined  using  a  variety  of  valuation  techniques  that  include  the  use  of 
mathematical  models.    The  inputs  to  these  models  are  derived  from  observable  market  data  where  possible,  but  where 
observable  market  data  are  not  available,  judgment  is  required  to  establish  fair  values.    The  judgments  include 
considerations  of  liquidity  and  model  inputs  such  as  discount  rates,  prepayment  rates  and  default  rate  assumptions  for 
certain investments.  

Impairment losses on mortgages 

The Company reviews its individually significant mortgage balances at each consolidated financial statement date to assess 
whether  an  impairment  loss  should  be  recorded  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income.    In  particular,  judgment  by 
management is required in the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows when determining the impairment 
loss.  In estimating these cash flows, the Company makes judgments about the borrower’s financial situation and the net 
realizable value of collateral.  These estimates are based on assumptions about a number of factors and actual results may 
differ, resulting in future changes to the allowance. 

Mortgages that have been assessed individually and found not to be impaired and all individually insignificant mortgages 
are  then  assessed  collectively,  in  groups  of  mortgages  with  similar  risk  characteristics, to  determine  whether a provision 
should be made due to incurred loss events for which there is objective evidence but whose effects are not yet evident.  The 
collective  assessment  takes  account  of  data  from  the  mortgage  portfolio  (such  as  credit  quality,  levels  of  arrears,  credit 
utilization,  loan to  value  ratios, etc.), concentrations  of  risks  and  economic  data (including  levels  of  unemployment,  real 
estate prices indices and the performance of different individual groups).  

Taxes 

Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations, changes in tax laws, and the amount and 
timing of future taxable income. Differences arising between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes 
to  such  assumptions,  could  necessitate  future  adjustments  to  tax  income  and  expense  already  recorded.  The  Company 
establishes provisions, based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by relevant tax authorities. The 
amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience of previous tax audits and interpretations of tax 
regulations by the responsible tax authority. As the Company assesses the probability for a litigation and subsequent cash 
outflow with respect to taxes as remote, no contingent liability has been recognized.  

Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognized  for  all  unused  tax  losses  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  taxable  income  will  be 
available against which the losses can be used. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of 
deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable income together with 
future tax planning strategies.  

Further details on taxes are disclosed in Note 18. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

7. 

Securitization Activities 

MCAN  participates  in  the  CMB  program,  which  involves  the  securitization  of  mortgages  that  are  insured  by  Canada 
Mortgage  and  Housing  Corporation  (“CMHC”)  or  Genworth  Financial  Mortgage  Insurance  Company  Canada  Inc. 
(“Genworth”).   Over  the  term  of  a  CMB  issuance,  MCAN  is  entitled  to  interest  income  received  from  the  securitized 
mortgages.  As the securitized mortgages repay, MCAN reinvests the collected principal in certain permitted investments 
and is also entitled to interest income from the reinvested assets.  As part of the securitization, MCAN also incurs a liability 
in the amount of the securitized mortgages and is obligated to pay interest on this liability.  This liability does not amortize 
over  the  term  of  the  issuance  and  is  payable  in  full  at  maturity.    MCAN  also  recognizes  servicing  expenses  on  the 
mortgages and pays certain upfront costs.   The securitized mortgages and reinvestment assets are held as collateral against 
the CMB liability.  

MCAN participates in the CMB program with MCLP and a private company.  MCAN participates in the economics of each 
CMB issuance in accordance with a pre-determined economic sharing percentage, which dictates the upfront and ongoing 
cash  flow  rights  and  obligations  of  the  participants.   MCAN’s  weighted  average  economic  participation  for  outstanding 
CMB issuances as at December 31, 2011 was 28% (December 31, 2010 - 28%, January 1, 2010 - 28%).  MCLP and the 
private company have indemnified MCAN for the remaining 72% of CMB program obligations.   

The CMB securitization process includes the sale of the securitized mortgages to the Canada Housing Trust (“CHT”).  Just 
prior to the sale to CHT, MCAN purchases the securitized mortgages from MCLP or a third party at fair value, including 
transaction costs.  The sale to CHT fails to meet derecognition criteria since MCAN does not transfer substantially all risks 
and rewards on sale.  MCAN accounts for these transactions as collateralized borrowings and records cash received as a 
financial liability from securitization. 

As a result of its failure to meet derecognition criteria on the sale of the securitized mortgages to CHT, MCAN recognizes 
100%  of  the  mortgages  (Note  10),  reinvestment  assets  (Notes  11  and  15)  and  securitization  liability  (Note  20)  on  the 
consolidated balance sheets until the maturity of the CMB issuance.  MCAN recognizes its 28% share of mortgage interest 
income, principal reinvestment income, interest expense on the securitization liability and certain other program expenses 
on the accrual basis.  MCAN has also capitalized certain costs associated with the securitized mortgages and securitization 
liability, both of which are amortized using the EIRM. 

The  Company  enters  into  “pay  floating,  receive  fixed”  interest  rate  swaps  as  part  of  the  CMB  program  (Note  16).   The 
purpose  of  the  interest  rate  swaps  is  to hedge interest  rate  risk on  both  securitized  mortgages  and  principal  reinvestment 
assets that have a floating interest rate, as substantially all interest payments on the securitization liabilities are fixed rate. 

The interest rate swaps are classified as held for trading, where changes in fair value are recorded through the consolidated 
statements of income.  From an economic perspective, these fair value changes are generally offset by changes in future 
expected income from securitized mortgages and principal reinvestment assets that have a floating interest rate.  From an 
accounting  perspective,  changes  in  future  expected  income  from  these  floating  rate  assets  are  not  reflected  in  the 
consolidated  statements  of  income,  which  can  cause  significant volatility  to  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  since 
there is no offset to fair value changes in the interest rate swaps. 

The  Company  also  participated  in  the  IMPP,  which  involves  the  securitization  of  insured  single  family  mortgages.  
Although MCAN has no economic interest in the IMPP, it earned an up-front fee for its involvement.  MCAN participated 
in the IMPP on behalf of a third party, who is entitled to 100% of the economics of the IMPP.  Since MCAN failed to meet 
derecognition criteria on the mortgage sales associated with the IMPP, it recognized a corresponding financial investment 
(Note 11) and financial liability from securitization (Note 20), which represent the receivable from the third party and the 
liability to the IMPP counterparty, respectively.  MCAN is the counterparty for the ongoing cash flows between the third 
party and the IMPP counterparty. 

8.  Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash balances with banks  
Bankers’ acceptances and term deposits  

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$ 

8,309 
43,000 
51,309 

$ 

$ 

   7,309 
78,000 
 85,309 

$ 

$ 

43,201 
45,000 
88,201 

Cash and cash equivalents include balances with banks and short-term investments with original maturity dates of less than 
90 days. 

Refer to Note 30 for an analysis of the Company’s available credit facilities. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

9.  Marketable Securities 

Corporate bonds 
Real estate investment trusts 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$ 

18,866  
11,283 
30,149 

$ 

$ 

4,956 
1,652 
6,608 

$ 

$ 

        - 
- 
 - 

Marketable securities are designated as available for sale.  The marketable securities portfolio has no specific maturity date 
except  for  corporate  bonds,  which  have  varying  maturity  dates.    Fair  values  are  based  on  bid  prices  quoted  in  active 
markets, and changes in fair value are recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.   

10.  Mortgages 

(a)  Summary 

As at December 31, 2011 

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

Securitized portfolio: 
  - Single family - insured 
  - Commercial - insured 

As at December 31, 2010 

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

Securitized portfolio: 
  - Single family - insured 
  - Commercial - insured 

Gross 
Principal 

Collective 

Allowance 
Individual 

Total 

Net 
Principal 

  $ 

  $  261,724 
36,270 
77,558 

191,628 
18,861 

54,645 
3,744 
  $  644,430 

  $ 

1,031 
166 
- 

1,219 
119 

384 
- 
2,919 

  $ 

  $ 

102 
- 
- 

1,133 
166 
- 

  $   260,591 
36,104 
77,558 

1,000 
- 

58 
- 
1,160 

  $ 

2,219 
119 

189,409 
18,742 

442 
- 
4,079 

54,203 
3,744 
  $  640,351 

  $ 

  $ 1,451,075 
47,941 
  $ 1,499,016 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 1,451,075 
47,941 
  $ 1,499,016 

Gross 
Principal 

Collective 

Allowance 
Individual 

Total 

Net 
Principal 

  $ 

  $  140,356 
39,039 
44,307 

174,915 
11,648 

12,931 
419 
  $  423,615 

  $ 

573 
180 
- 

1,122 
74 

98 
- 
2,047 

  $ 1,861,981 
49,014 
  $ 1,910,995 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

246 
- 
- 

1,000 
- 

- 
- 
1,246 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 

819 
180 
- 

  $    139,537 
38,859 
44,307 

2,122 
74 

172,793 
11,574 

98 
- 
3,293 

12,833 
419 
  $  420,322 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 1,861,981 
49,014 
  $ 1,910,995 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

10.  Mortgages (continued) 

As at January 1, 2010 

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

Securitized portfolio: 
  - Single family - insured 
  - Commercial - insured 

Gross 
Principal 

Collective 

Allowance 
Individual 

Total 

Net 
Principal 

  $ 

  $ 

 97,302 
30,380 
38,557 

125,443 
24 

419 
128 
- 

758 
- 

6,727 
479 
  $  298,912 

  $ 

56 
- 
 1,361 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

55 
- 
- 

  $ 

474  
128 
- 

96,828 
30,252 
38,557 

2,727 
- 

- 
- 
2,782 

3,485 
- 

121,958 
24 

56 
- 
4,143 

6,671 
479 
  $  294,769 

  $ 

  $ 2,292,000 
50,164 
  $ 2,342,164 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 2,292,000 
50,164 
  $ 2,342,164 

Gross principal as presented in the tables above includes unamortized capitalized transaction costs. 

MCAN’s mortgage portfolio consists of its corporate and securitized portfolios. 

MCAN’s corporate portfolio includes insured and uninsured single family mortgages.  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 CMHC or Genworth 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.   

Non-residential  construction  loans  provide  construction  financing  for  retail  shopping  developments,  office  buildings  and 
industrial developments. 

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

MCAN’s  securitized  mortgage  portfolio  consists  of  insured  mortgages  securitized  through  the  CMB  program  and  other 
securitization  programs.    These  mortgages  are  held  as  collateral  against  the  CMB  liability  (Notes  7  and  20).    Certain 
capitalized transaction costs are included in mortgages and are amortized using the EIRM.  As at December 31, 2011, the 
unamortized capitalized cost balance was $3,965 (December 31, 2010 - $6,539, January 1, 2010 - $9,024).  All mortgages 
in the securitized portfolio are insured, therefore they do not have a collective allowance.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

10.  Mortgages (continued) 

The weighted average yield of the Company’s mortgage portfolio is as follows: 

Corporate portfolio: 
Single family 
Construction 
Commercial 

Total 

Securitized portfolio: 
Single family 
Commercial 

Total 

Overall 

  December 31 
2011

  December 31 
2010 

January 1 
2010 

5.48% 
6.49% 
5.63% 

5.82% 

4.00% 
3.49% 

3.99% 

5.08% 

5.36% 
6.78% 
6.62% 

5.74% 
6.63% 
6.69% 

6.02%   

6.13% 

4.03%   
3.41%   

4.02%   

4.88%   

3.91% 
3.42% 

3.90% 

4.59% 

Mortgages are classified as loans and receivables and are carried at amortized cost.  The fair market value of the corporate 
mortgage portfolio as at December 31, 2011 was $644,361 (December 31, 2010 - $422,393, January 1, 2010 - $295,415), 
while the fair market value of the securitized mortgage portfolio as at December 31, 2011 was $1,672,958 (December 31, 
2010 - $2,201,529, January 1, 2010 - $2,533,736).  Fair market values are calculated on a discounted cash flow basis using 
the  prevailing  market  rates  for  similar  mortgages.    Outside  of  the  change  during  the  periods  shown  in  the  above  tables, 
there were no significant fluctuations in mortgage balances within the periods.  For information regarding the maturity of 
the Company’s mortgages, refer to Note 31. 

As at December 31, 2011, the Company had $nil (December 31, 2010 - $2,499, January 1, 2010 - $4,861) of insured single 
family mortgages from its corporate portfolio pledged as collateral related to the CMB program.  

As at December 31, 2011, the Company held $969 of second mortgages (December 31, 2010 - $1,538, January 1, 2010 - 
$2,368), all of which were uninsured single family mortgages. 

Outstanding commitments for future fundings of mortgages intended for the Company’s corporate portfolio were $296,666 
at December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 - $199,678, January 1, 2010 - $96,173).  The majority of these commitments 
relate to floating rate construction loans.   

(b) Discounted Mortgages 

Principal balances presented in section (a) are net of the unamortized discount on the Company’s portfolio of single family 
mortgages purchased at a discount.  As at December 31, 2011, the Company holds discounted mortgages with an aggregate 
discount  of  $9,141  (December  31,  2010  -  $14,357,  January  1,  2010  -  $22,036).    Upon  the  payout  of  a  mortgage,  the 
remaining unamortized discount is recognized in mortgage interest income.  The Company retains 50% of any recoveries of 
the  discount  and  pays  the  remaining  50%  to  MCLP  (refer  to  Note  28  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 EIRM 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 2012 (for certain fixed rate mortgages) to 2032 (for certain floating rate mortgages).  The realization of 
the discount is based on management’s expectations as to when cash will be received. 

The composition of the discount is as follows: 

Fixed rate 
Floating rate 

December 31 
2011

December 31 
2010 

January 1 
2010 

$ 

$ 

2,310 
6,831 
9,141 

$ 

$ 

2,752 
11,605 
14,357 

$ 

$ 

4,859 
17,177 
22,036 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

10.  Mortgages (continued) 

(c)  Geographic Analysis 

As at December 31, 2011  Single Family  Construction  Commercial 

Securitized 

Total 

Corporate   

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

  $ 

  $ 

157,624 
97,548 
71,572 
47,509 
374,253 

  $ 

  $ 

71,710 
86,500 
37,970 
11,971 
208,151 

  $ 

  $ 

24,423 
14,458 
4,344 
14,722 
57,947 

  $ 

749,176 
348,636 
218,030 
183,174 
  $  1,499,016 

  $  1,002,933 
547,142 
331,916 
257,376 
  $  2,139,367 

46.9%
25.6 
15.5 
12.0 
100.0%

As at December 31, 2010  Single Family  Construction  Commercial 

Securitized 

Total 

Corporate 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

  $ 

  $ 

102,164 
67,433 
31,987 
21,119 
222,703 

  $ 

  $ 

61,167 
77,831 
38,390 
6,979 
184,367 

  $ 

  $ 

2,674 
10,578 
- 
- 
13,252 

  $ 

978,368 
422,359 
279,121 
231,147 
$  1,910,995 

  $  1,144,373 
578,201 
349,498 
259,245 
  $  2,331,317 

49.1%
24.8 
15.0 
11.1 
100.0%

As at January 1, 2010 

Corporate 
Single Family  Construction 

Commercial 

Securitized 

Total 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

  $ 

  $ 

81,931 
52,846 
15,821 
15,039 
165,637 

  $ 

$ 

52,287 
47,545 
15,782 
6,368 
121,982 

  $ 

  $ 

4,287 
2,863 
- 
- 
7,150 

  $  1,221,123 
490,023 
368,249 
262,769 
  $  2,342,164 

  $  1,359,628 
593,277 
399,852 
284,176 
  $  2,636,933 

51.6%
22.5 
15.2 
10.7 
100.0%

(d) Mortgage Allowances 

Details of the collective allowances for mortgage credit losses are as follows: 

Collective 

Individual 

2011 
Total 

Collective 

Individual 

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

  $ 

  $ 

2,047 
1,147 
(275) 
2,919 

  $ 

  $ 

1,246 
(86) 
- 
1,160 

  $ 

  $ 

3,293 
1,061 
(275) 
4,079 

  $ 

  $ 

1,361 
752 
(66) 
2,047 

  $ 

  $ 

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

  $ 

  $ 

The Company’s individual allowances for mortgage credit losses are as follows: 

2010 
Total 

4,143 
(784) 
(66) 
3,293 

Uninsured single family 
Residential construction 
Commercial - uninsured 

December 31 
 2011

December 31 
2010 

January 1 
2010 

$ 

$ 

102 
1,000 
58 
1,160 

$ 

$ 

246 
1,000 
- 
1,246 

$ 

$ 

55 
2,727 
- 
2,782 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

10.  Mortgages (continued) 

(e)  Arrears and Impaired Mortgages 

Mortgages past due but not impaired are as follows: 

As at December 31, 2011 

Corporate portfolio: 
Single family - uninsured  
Single family - insured  
Residential construction 

Securitized portfolio:  
Single family - insured 

As at December 31, 2010 

Corporate portfolio: 
Single family - uninsured  
Single family - insured  
Residential construction 
Commercial - uninsured 

Securitized portfolio: 
Single family - insured 

As at January 1, 2010 

Corporate portfolio: 
Single family - uninsured  
Single family - uninsured 
  (completed inventory) 
Single family - insured  
Residential construction 

Securitized portfolio: 
Single family - insured 

1 to 30 
days 

31 to 60 
days 

61 to 90 
days 

    Over 90 
days 

  $ 

  $ 

7,839 
422 
- 
8,261 

  $ 

4,822 
367 
- 
5,189 

  $ 

433 
- 
- 
433 

  $ 

- 
626 
- 
626 

27,713 
35,974 

  $ 

12,776 
17,965 

  $ 

3,117 
3,550 

  $ 

3,947 
4,573 

  $ 

  $ 

1 to 30 
days 

31 to 60 
days 

61 to 90 
days 

    Over 90 
days 

  $ 

  $ 

6,233 
909 
- 
673 
7,815 

  $ 

 3,050 
- 
3,743 
-  
6,793 

24,387 
32,202 

  $ 

13,492 
20,285 

  $ 

  $ 

1,499 
- 
1,941 
- 
3,440 

4,357 
7,797 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
59 
- 
- 
59 

16,912 
16,971 

  $ 

  $ 

1 to 30 
days 

31 to 60 
days 

61 to 90 
days 

    Over 90 
days 

Total 

13,094 
1,415 
- 
14,509 

47,553 
62,062 

Total 

10,782 
968 
5,684 
673 
18,107 

59,148 
77,255 

Total 

  $ 

5,232 

  $ 

 2,561 

  $ 

1,560 

  $ 

- 

  $ 

9,353 

- 
278 
1,627 
7,137 

406 
113 
- 
3,080 

- 
  - 
1,316 
2,876 

- 
251 
- 
251 

34,331 
41,468 

  $ 

10,841 
13,921 

  $ 

5,481 
 8,357 

  $ 

18,180 
18,431 

  $ 

  $ 

Impaired mortgages (net of individual allowances) are as follows:  

As at December 31, 2011 

 Single Family 

  Residential 
 Construction 

  Commercial 

  Securitized 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

  $ 

  $ 

2,055 
769 
393 
542 
3,759 

  $ 

  $ 

1,237 
8,708 
- 
- 
9,945 

  $ 

  $ 

427 
- 
- 
- 
427 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
86 
86 

  $ 

  $ 

406 
642 
2,943 
13,344 

68,833 
82,177 

Total 

3,719 
9,477 
393 
628 
14,217 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

10.  Mortgages (continued) 

As at December 31, 2010 

 Single Family 

  Residential 
 Construction 

 Single family 
  (Completed 
Inventory) 

Securitized 

Total 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

As at January 1, 2010 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

11.  Financial Investments 

  $ 

  $ 

1,150 
1,458 
- 
331 
2,939 

  $ 

  $ 

1,339 
6,661 
- 
- 
8,000 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
1,892 
1,892 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
614 
883 
245 
1,742 

  $ 

  $ 

 2,489 
8,733 
883 
2,468 
 14,573 

 Single Family 

  Residential  
 Construction 

Securitized 

  $ 

  $ 

266 
831 
259 
- 
1,356 

  $ 

  $ 

8,916 
6,899 
- 
- 
15,815 

  $ 

  $ 

425 
- 
194 
87 
706 

  $ 

  $ 

Total 

9,607 
7,730 
453 
87 
17,877 

Corporate assets: 
Investment - commercial real estate 
Subordinated loan - residential mortgage securitization program 
Other financial investments  
Asset-backed commercial paper 
Deferred purchase price receivable - residential 
   construction loan securitization program 

- senior position 
- first loss position 

Insured mortgage-backed securities  

Securitization assets: 
Insured mortgage-backed securities (in trust for CMB program) 
Receivables - IMPP 

Corporate Assets 

 December 31 
2011 

 December 31 
2010 

January 1 
2010 

  $ 

  $ 

8,250 
2,535 
1,294 
457 

- 
- 
- 
12,536 

  $ 

  $ 

3,973 
2,946 
2,872 
457 

- 
- 
- 
10,248 

  $ 

  $ 

100 
4,578 
5,619 
2,480 

3,908 
1,671 
41,971 
60,327 

  $ 1,112,331 
167,148 
  $ 1,279,479 

  $  823,625 
173,343 
  $  996,968 

  $  231,127 
178,176 
  $  409,303 

The Company holds an equity investment in a commercial real estate investment fund 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. The 
investment  is  designated  as  available  for  sale,  with  changes  in  fair  value  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of 
comprehensive income. 

The  subordinated  loan  -  residential  mortgage  securitization  program  bears  interest  at  10%  (December  31,  2010  -  10%, 
January 1, 2010 - 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 special purpose entity (“SPE”).  
The Company does not control the SPE and therefore does not consolidate it.  The repayment of this investment follows the 
cash flows in the securitization program. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

11.  Financial Investments (continued) 

As  at  January  1,  2010,  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 January 1, 2010), 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.  The Company participates in the indemnity agreement with a related party.  As at December 31, 
2011,  the  Company  had  accrued  a  $200  liability  (refer  to  Note  19)  representing  expected  losses  associated  with  this 
indemnity (December 31, 2010 - $200, January 1, 2010 - $nil).  As at December 31, 2011, the outstanding balance of the 
remaining loans was $25,282 (December 31, 2010 - $26,420, January 1, 2010 - $nil).  

As at January 1, 2010, the Company held insured MBS as a corporate asset (not held in trust for the CMB program) with a 
weighted average yield of CDOR plus 1.14% (1.54%) and a fair market value of $43,409.  

Securitization Assets 

Insured  MBS  (held  in  trust  for  the  CMB  program)  represent  receivables  from  third  party  MBS  issuers  held  as  principal 
reinvestment assets as part of the Company’s participation in the CMB program.  The weighted average yield was 1.77% at 
December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 - 2.08%, January 1, 2010 - 2.16%).  The fair market value of MBS held in trust for 
the CMB program as at December 31, 2011 was $1,121,238 (December 31, 2010 - $834,839, January 1, 2010 - $236,368). 

Receivables - IMPP represent the Company’s involvement in the IMPP (Note 7), although it has no economic interest and 
therefore recognizes no income.   

All financial investments are classified as loans and receivables and carried at amortized cost except for the investment - 
commercial  real  estate,  which  is  classified  as  available  for  sale,  and  an  equity  investment  sold  during  2011  that  was 
included  in  other  financial  investments  and  was  not  considered  to  be  a  financial  asset  that  had  a  balance  of  $766  at 
December 31, 2010 and $796 at January 1, 2010.  The carrying value of all financial investments approximates fair value, 
except MBS noted above.  

12.  Other Loans 

Loans receivable - private companies 
Loans receivable - employees  
Other  

Note 

28 

December 31 
2011

December 31 
2010 

January 1 
2010 

$ 

$ 

1,096 
1,831 
100 
3,027 

$ 

$ 

1,446 
1,699 
187 
3,332 

$ 

$ 

  10,185 
1,397 
262 
  11,844 

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, 2011 (December 31, 2010 - 7%, January 1, 2010 - 7%) and had an outstanding 
balance of $1,096 at December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 - $1,446, January 1, 2010 - $1,682).  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  January  1,  2010.    This  loan  had  an  outstanding  balance  of  $8,503  at  January  1,  2010.    Both  of  these  loans  are 
payable on demand.  

All other loans are classified as loans and receivables.   

13.  Equity Investment in MCAP Commercial LP 

The Company has a 22.7% equity interest in MCLP, consisting of 25% of voting class A units and 0% of non-voting class 
B units.  Since MCLP’s fiscal year end is November 30th, MCAN records equity income from MCLP on a one-month lag.  
To  the  extent  that  MCLP  has  a  significant  transaction  during  the  one-month  lag,  MCAN  is  required  to  reflect  the 
transaction in the month in which it occurred instead of the subsequent month.    

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December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

13.  Equity Investment in MCAP Commercial LP (continued) 

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

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

2011 

$ 

$ 

 11,530 
5,007 
(1,057) 
   15,480 

$ 

$ 

2010 

9,562 
3,302 
(1,334) 
11,530 

MCAN recognized $1,216 of equity income in fiscal 2011 related to MCLP’s December 2011 operations (2010 - $nil). 

Share of MCLP’s balance sheet: 
  Assets 
  Liabilities 
  Equity 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

January 1 
 2010 

$ 

109,533  
90,063 
19,470 

$ 

135,396 
119,380 
16,016 

$ 

170,747 
156,621 
14,126 

Carrying amount - equity investment in MCLP

$ 

15,480 

$ 

11,530 

$ 

9,562 

The variance between MCAN’s share of MCLP’s equity and MCAN’s carrying amount of its equity investment in MCLP 
arose from a corporate reorganization that took place in 2004 in which MCAN reduced its partnership interest in MCLP 
from 50% to 25%. 

Share of MCLP revenue and net income: 
  Revenue 
  Net income 

14.  Other Assets  

2011 

2010 

$ 
$ 

12,010 
5,007 

$ 
$ 

11,154 
3,302 

Other  assets  include  receivables,  capital  assets,  prepaid  expenses  and  miscellaneous  assets  relating  to  the  Company’s 
participation in the CMB program.  Other assets are carried at cost. 

Corporate assets: 
Capital assets 
Other  

Securitization assets: 
Mortgage principal receivable - CMB program 
Miscellaneous CMB program assets 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

January 1 
 2010 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

379 
568 
947 

- 
3,029 
3,029 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

241 
528 
769 

- 
5,875 
5,875 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

291 
219 
510 

34,394 
9,912 
44,306 

The  significant  receivable  balance  as  at  January  1,  2010  relates  to  CMB  principal  collections  receivable.    At  that  time, 
MCAN  received  principal  collections  from  its  third  party  servicer  on  a  monthly  basis.    During  2010,  MCAN  began  to 
receive principal collections on a daily basis, thus eliminating significant end of period receivable balances. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

15.  Short-Term Investments 

Treasury bills (in trust for CMB program)  
Commercial paper (in trust for CMB program) 
CMB cash held in trust 
Cash pledged as collateral - CMB program  

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

January 1  
2010 

$ 

$ 

- 
289,719 
52,964 
 2,804 
 345,487 

$ 

$ 

144,960 
28,687 
45,059 
2,243 
 220,949 

$ 

$ 

258,656 
29,930 
- 
1,642 
290,228 

Short-term investments consist primarily of treasury bills and commercial paper held as reinvestment assets for the CMB 
program  in  addition  to  cash  pledged  as  CMB  program  collateral.    The  weighted  average  yields  of  the  CMB  principal 
reinvestment assets listed above are as follows: treasury bills - n/a (December 31, 2010 - 0.86%, January 1, 2010 - 0.15%), 
commercial paper - 1.10% (December 31, 2010 - 1.22%, January 1, 2010 - 0.61%).  Short-term investments mature within 
90 days. 

CMB cash held in trust represents securitized mortgage principal collections from borrowers to be used to acquire principal 
reinvestment assets in the following month. 

The carrying value of short-term investments approximates fair value. 

16.  Derivative Financial Instruments 

As part of its participation in 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 both securitized mortgages and principal reinvestment assets 
that have a floating interest rate.  The interest rate swap notional is an accreting balance which approximates the sum of 
floating rate CMB mortgages and reinvestment assets.  The interest rate swap counterparty is a Canadian chartered bank. 

The interest rate swaps are carried at fair value, which is calculated by discounting future net cash flows based on forward 
interest rates.  The fair values displayed below represent only MCAN’s share of the fair value of the interest rate swaps. 

The following tables outline the Company’s pro-rata share of derivative financial instruments: 

As at December 31, 2011 

Less than 
one year 

One to 
five years 

Over five 
years 

Total 

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

  $ 
  $ 

4,165 
113,413 

  $ 
  $ 

9,183 
159,490 

  $ 
  $ 

- 
- 

  $ 
  $ 

13,348 
272,903 

As at December 31, 2010 

Less than 
one year 

One to 
five years 

Over five 
years 

Total 

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

  $ 
  $ 

- 
- 

  $ 
  $ 

13,120 
279,138 

  $ 
  $ 

- 
- 

  $ 
  $ 

13,120 
279,138 

As at January 1, 2010 

Less than 
one year 

One to 
five years 

Over five 
years 

Total 

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

  $ 
  $ 

- 
- 

  $ 
  $ 

11,490 
260,095 

  $ 
  $ 

- 
- 

  $ 
  $ 

11,490 
260,095 

Derivative financial instrument activity was as follows: 

Balance, beginning of year 

Net interest rate swap receipts 
Unrealized derivative financial instrument gain  

2011 

2010 

$ 

13,120 

$ 

11,490 

(8,587) 
8,815 
228 

(9,525) 
11,155 
1,630 

Balance, end of year 

$ 

13,348 

$ 

13,120 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

17.  Term Deposits 

Term deposits 
Accrued interest 

Fair value 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

January 1 
 2010 

$ 

$ 
$ 

595,747 
5,830 
601,577 
610,944 

$ 

$ 
$ 

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.  
The weighted average term deposit rate as at December 31, 2011 was 2.44% (December 31, 2010 - 2.18%, January 1, 2010 
- 2.24%).  The Company’s term deposits are eligible for CDIC 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. 

18.  Income Taxes  

The composition of the provision for (recovery of) taxes is as follows: 

Income before income taxes 
Less: dividends  
Income subject to tax 
Statutory rate of tax 
Tax provision (recovery) before the following: 
  Statutory rate difference in subsidiaries 
  Rate changes and other differences  
  Non-taxable portion of capital gains 
  Adjustments in respect of prior years 

Current tax provision (recovery) 
Deferred tax provision (recovery) 

The composition of the deferred tax liabilities is as follows: 

Provision for credit losses 
Equity investment in MCAP Commercial LP 
CMB-related items 
Loss carryforward benefit  
Other 

2011 

2010 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

24,848 
(28,101) 
(3,253) 

40%   

(1,301) 
(225) 
(6) 
(569) 
(154) 
(2,255) 

2011 

(2,072) 
(183) 
(2,255) 

$ 

31,964 
(17,123) 
14,841 

41%

6,085 
(142) 
132 
(760) 
(9) 
5,306 

2010 

3,442 
1,864 
5,306 

$ 

$ 

$ 

December 31 
2011 

December 31  
2010 

January 1 
 2010 

$ 

$  

(1,198) 
(157) 
6,529 
- 
262 
5,436 

$ 

$ 

(869) 
(457) 
6,959 
(299) 
(23) 
5,311 

$ 

$ 

(1,567) 
(777) 
6,602 
(881) 
78 
3,455 

The Company has loss carryforward amounts of $nil (December 31, 2010 - $930, January 1, 2010 - $2,809), the benefit of 
which has been recorded to deferred taxes. 

Current Taxes Payable 

As a MIC under the Tax Act, MCAN is able to deduct from income for tax purposes dividends paid within 90 days of year-
end.  However, for accounting purposes, dividends paid in the following quarter that have not been declared and accrued 
prior to quarter end are not deductible in the calculation of current taxes payable. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

19.  Other Liabilities 

Corporate liabilities: 
Accounts payable and accrued charges 
Dividends payable 
Related party payable - MCLP 

Securitization liabilities: 
Accrued charges 
Other CMB liabilities 

December 31 
2011 

December 31  
2010 

January 1 
 2010 

$

$ 

$ 

$ 

2,761 
4,552 
630 
7,943 

28 
6,031 
6,059 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2,702 
3,756 
174 
6,632 

45 
2,568 
2,613 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2,566 
3,723 
1,015 
7,304 

64 
142 
206 

Corporate  accounts  payable  and  accrued  charges  as  at  December  31,  2011  includes  a  $200  (December  31,  2010  -  $200, 
January 1, 2010 - $nil) liability related to expected losses as part of the Company’s indemnity agreement associated with 
the securitization program windup discussed in Note 11.  

Due to the short-term nature of other liabilities, their carrying value approximates fair value. 

20.  Financial Liabilities From Securitization  

Financial  liabilities  from  securitization  include  financial  liabilities  relating  to  the  Company’s  participation  in  the  CMB 
program and financial liabilities as a result of its involvement in the IMPP. 

Financial liabilities - CMB program 
Financial liabilities - IMPP 

Note 

7 
7 

December 31 
2011 

December 31 
2010 

January 1 
 2010 

$  2,944,209 
167,148 
$  3,111,357 

$  2,946,258 
173,343 
$  3,119,601 

$  2,896,617 
178,176 
$  3,074,793 

The financial liabilities - CMB program had a weighted average interest rate of 3.66% as at December 31, 2011 (December 
31, 2010 - 3.67%, January 1, 2010 - 3.64%).   

As financial liabilities from securitization mature, the securitization liability and related assets (securitized mortgages and 
principal reinvestment assets) are removed from the consolidated balance sheets.  Financial liabilities from securitization as 
at December 31, 2011 mature as follows:  

2012 
2013 
2014 
2015 

CMB  

IMPP 

Total 

$  1,087,983 
965,441 
843,906 
46,879 
$  2,944,209 

$ 

$ 

- 
132,434 
34,714 
- 
167,148 

$  1,087,983 
  1,097,875 
878,620 
46,879 
$  3,111,357 

MCAN does not participate in the economics of the IMPP (Note 7) and therefore pays no interest on this liability, nor does 
it recognize interest income from the associated receivable (Note 11). 

Certain  capitalized  transaction  costs  are  included  in  financial  liabilities  from  securitization  and  are  amortized  using  the 
EIRM.    As  at  December  31,  2011,  the  unamortized  capitalized  cost  balance  was  $1,099  (December  31,  2010  -  $1,742, 
January 1, 2010 - $2,327). 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

21.  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  
  Share issuance 
  Dividend reinvestment plan 
  Executive Share Purchase Plan 
Balance, December 31 

Number 
of Shares 

2011 

Number 
of Shares 

2010 

  14,447,743 

  $ 

100,112 

  14,320,980 

$ 

98,490 

  2,300,000 
93,532 
20,300 
  16,861,575 

31,024 
1,382 
299 
132,817 

  $ 

- 
65,447 
61,316 
  14,447,743 

- 
833 
789 
100,112 

$ 

During 2011, the Company completed a public share offering of 2,300,000 common shares at a price of $14.50 per share, 
for net proceeds of $31,024 after deducting $2,326 of issuance costs. 

During 2011, the Company issued 93,532 (2010 - 65,447) shares under the dividend reinvestment plan out of treasury at the 
weighted  average  trading  price  for  the  20  days  preceding  such  issue.    In  November  2011,  the  Company  amended  its 
dividend reinvestment plan such that it is now based on the weighted average trading price for the 5 days preceding such 
issue less a discount of 2%.  The January 3, 2012 dividend was the first dividend for which the new basis was applicable. 

For details on the Executive Share Purchase Plan, refer to Note 28. 

The Company had no potentially dilutive instruments for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  

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

22.  Dividends 

Dividends on common shares declared in the prior year and paid in the current year 
   (recognized as a liability at December 31, 2010 and 2009) 
   Fourth quarter dividend, 2010: $0.26 per share (2009: $0.26 per share) 

Dividends on common shares declared and paid during the year 
   2011: $1.54 per share (2010: $0.93 per share) 

Dividends on common shares declared during the year  
   (recognized as a liability at December 31, 2011 and 2010) 
   Fourth quarter dividend, 2011: $0.27 per share (2010: $0.26 per share) 

2011 

2010 

$ 

3,756   

$ 

3,723

$ 

23,549   

$ 

13,367 

$ 

4,552   

$ 

3,756 

Dividends on common shares approved in first quarter (not recognized as a  
   liability at December 31, 2011 or 2010) 
   First quarter dividend, 2012: $0.60 per share (2011: $1.00 per share) 

$ 

10,129   

$ 

14,461 

Dividends  paid  within  90  days  after  year  end  by  a  MIC  are  deductible  for  income  tax  purposes,  however,  where  such 
dividends are not recognized as a liability at year-end the deduction is not taken into account in determining current taxes 
payable for accounting purposes. The payment of the approved 2012 first quarter dividend of $10,129 noted above (2011 - 
$14,461), which was not recognized as a liability as at December 31, 2011, is expected to reduce current taxes payable as at 
March  31,  2012  by  $4,017  (March  31,  2011  -  $5,881).   Certain  additional  factors  may  impact  current  taxes  payable 
between December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

23.  Available for Sale Reserve 

The available for sale reserve consists of unrealized gains and losses (net of deferred taxes) on available for sale marketable 
securities.  

  December 31 
2011 

  December 31 
2010 

January 1 
2010 

Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale marketable securities        
Less: deferred taxes 

$ 

Unrealized gain on available for sale financial investments  
Less: deferred taxes 

697 
(137) 
560 

1,249 
(162) 
1,087 

$      

$ 

 (39) 
7 
(32) 

- 
- 
- 

$ 

1,647 

$       

(32) 

$ 

24.  Fees 

Fee income from profit sharing 
Mortgagor fees  

25.  Mortgage Expenses  

Corporate Assets 

Mortgage servicing expense  
Other mortgage expenses 

Securitization Assets 

Note 

28 

2011 

303 
1,290 
 1,593 

2011 

2,612 
795 
3,407 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Mortgage expenses associated with securitization assets consist primarily of mortgage servicing expenses. 

26.  Provision for Credit Losses 

Mortgages - collective provisions 
Mortgages - individual recoveries 
Financial investments and other loans - collective recoveries 
Other provisions 

27.  Other Securitization Income  

Net interest rate swap receipts  
Refinancing and renewal gains 
Other 

2011 

1,147 
(86) 
(3) 
- 
1,058 

2011 

8,587 
132 
282 
9,001 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

2010 

2,263 
1,594 
3,857 

2010 

2,549 
282 
2,831 

2010 

752 
(1,536) 
(108) 
200 
(692) 

2010 

9,525 
394 
320 
10,239 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

28.  Related Party Disclosures 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and the subsidiaries and associates 
listed in the following table:  

Subsidiaries: 
   6212484 Canada Inc. 
   6943993 Canada Inc. 
   7235003 Canada Inc. 
Associate: 
   MCAP Commercial LP 

December 31 
2011 

%  Equity Interest 
December 31 
 2010 

January 1 
 2010 

100% 
- 
- 

22.7% 

100% 
- 
100% 

22.5% 

100% 
100% 
100% 

22.3% 

The  Company  holds  a  22.7%  equity  interest  in  MCLP,  a  non-public  entity.    MCLP’s  principal  activities  include  the 
origination and servicing of mortgages.  The Company holds one of five seats on MCLP’s Board of Directors. 

The Company wound up 7235003 Canada Inc. during 2011 and wound up 6943993 Canada Inc. during 2010. 

During 2011, the Company purchased certain corporate services from MCLP in the amount of $497 (2010 - $433).  During 
2011, the Company also purchased certain mortgage origination and administration services from MCLP in the amount of 
$2,859 (2010 - $2,769).  During 2011, the Company received $2,201 (2010 - $3,663) of mortgage fees from MCLP.  

During  2011,  the  Company  paid  fees  in  the  amount  of  $2,685  (2010  -  $4,230)  to  MCLP  relating  to  a  profit  sharing 
arrangement  on a  portfolio  of  discounted  mortgages.    During  2011,  the  Company  received  $303  (2010  -  $2,263)  of  fees 
from MCLP relating to a profit sharing arrangement on a portfolio of discounted mortgages. 

As  part  of the aforementioned  profit  sharing  arrangements related  to  discounted  mortgages,  MCLP  pays  MCAN  50%  of 
any recoveries of discounts on mortgages held on MCLP’s balance sheet.  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.   

During 2011, MCAN created certain MBS that were sold to a third party.  MCAN entered into an economic arrangement 
with MCLP wherein MCAN sold to MCLP the rights to all net economics associated with these MBS, consisting primarily 
of  interest-only  strips  less  upfront  costs.    MCAN  earned  $261  from  this  sale,  which  is  included  in  other  securitization 
income.    MCAN  met  derecognition  criteria  on  the  sale  of  the  mortgages,  therefore  they  were  removed  from  the 
consolidated balance sheet. 

All related party transactions noted above were in the normal course of business.  Refer to Note 19 for outstanding balances 
payable to related parties. 

Compensation of Executives of the Company, which include the President and Chief Executive Officer, Vice President and 
Chief  Financial  Officer,  Vice  President,  Investments,  Vice  President  and  Chief  Risk  Officer  and  Vice  President, 
Operations, is as follows: 

Salaries and short term employee benefits 
Other long term benefits 

Executive Share Purchase Plan 

2011 

1,557 
181 
1,738 

$ 

$ 

2010 

1,123 
128 
1,251 

$ 

$ 

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 2011, 
20,300 common shares were issued out of treasury under the Share Purchase Plan (2010 - 61,316).  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. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

28.  Related Party Disclosures (continued) 

MCAN advanced $299 of new loans under the Share Purchase Plan during 2011 (2010 - $789).  As at December 31, 2011, 
$1,831 of loans were outstanding (December 31, 2010 - $1,699, January 1, 2010 - $1,397) (Note 12).  The loans under the 
Share Purchase Plan bear interest at prime plus 1%, 4% at December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 - 4%, January 1, 2010 - 
3.25%) and have a five-year term.  The shares are pledged as security for the loans and had a fair market value of $2,749 as 
at December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 - $2,562, January 1, 2010 - $2,313). 

During 2011, MCAN recognized $70 of interest income (2010 - $49) on the Share Purchase Plan loans. 

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,  2011,  10,000  units  had  vested  (December  31, 
2010 - nil).  

The Company recognizes compensation expenses associated with the DSU Plan in line with the graded vesting schedule.  
The compensation expense recognized for the year ended December 31, 2011 related to the DSU Plan was $181 (2010 - 
$128).  As at December 31, 2011, the accrued DSU Plan liability was $309 (December 31, 2010 - $128, January 1, 2010 - 
$nil).  

29.  Commitments and Contingencies 

The Company has contractual obligations to make principal and interest payments on term deposits.  The Company also has 
a monthly operating lease related to its premises, expiring in 2014 with monthly lease payments of $20.  In addition, the 
Company has outstanding commitments for future fundings of mortgages intended for its corporate portfolio.  

As part of the CMB program, MCAN is required to pay servicing expenses on the securitized mortgages and other ongoing 
costs.  These expenses are accounted for on the accrual basis. 

Term deposits 
Operating lease 
Mortgage fundings 
CMB obligations 

Less than 
one year 

One to 
five years 

Over five 
years 

  $ 

  $ 

327,010 
277 
241,656 
768 
569,711 

  $ 

  $ 

274,567 
484 
55,010 
674 
330,735 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

Total 

601,577 
761 
296,666 
1,442 
900,446 

MCAN  incurred  $238  of  operating  lease  expenses  during  2011  (2010  -  $174),  included  in  general  and  administrative 
expenses. 

MCAN outsources its mortgage and loan origination and servicing.  MCAN continues to pay servicing expenses as long as 
the mortgages and loans remain on its consolidated balance sheet.   

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. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

29.  Commitments and Contingencies (continued) 

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.  As at December 
31, 2011, the outstanding bank loan balance was $5,916 (December 31, 2010 - $6,315, January 1, 2010 - $7,222).  As at 
December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010, the fair value of the Class B units exceeded the outstanding 
bank loan balance. 

The  Company  is  a  party  to  an  indemnity  agreement  relating  to  a  residential  construction  loan  securitization  program, 
discussed in Note 11. 

30.  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%, 4% at December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 - prime plus 1.5%, 4.50%, January 1, 2010 - prime plus 1.5%, 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.   

As at December 31, 2011, the outstanding overdraft balance was $nil (December 31, 2010 - $nil, January 1, 2010 - $nil). 

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 residential construction loans.  As at December 31, 2011, there were letters of credit in 
the amount of $26,666 issued (December 31, 2010 - $22,495, January 1, 2010 - $11,143) and additional letters of credit in 
the amount of $12,597 committed but not issued (December 31, 2010 - $9,798, January 1, 2010 - $7,670). 

31.  Interest Rate Sensitivity 

Interest rate risk arises when principal and interest cash flows 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  sheets  as  at  December  31,  2011, 
December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010 and does not incorporate mortgage and loan prepayments.  The Company currently 
cannot  reasonably  estimate  the  impact  of  prepayments  on  its  interest  rate  sensitivity analysis.    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 
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 corporate 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 is analyzed and reported 
to ALCO on a monthly basis.  

The  interest  rate  risk  associated with  securitization  assets (including  short-term  investments,  mortgages  -  securitized and 
financial investments) and liabilities (financial liabilities from securitization) from the CMB program is managed through 
the use of “pay-floating, receive-fixed” interest rate swaps (included in derivative financial instruments).  For further details 
on how the Company manages interest rate risk associated with the CMB program, refer to Notes 7 and 16. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

31.  Interest Rate Sensitivity (continued) 

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

As at December 31, 2011 

Floating 
Rate 

Within 
3 Months 

3 Months to 1 
Year 

1 to 5 
Years 

Over 5 
Years 

 Non Interest 
Sensitive 

Total 

Assets 
  Corporate  
  Securitization 

Liabilities  
  Corporate  
  Securitization 

  $  146,524 
748,409 
894,933 

  $ 

91,866 
375,588 
467,454 

  $  246,190 
615,452 
861,642 

  $ 
204,508 
     1,226,768 
     1,431,276 

  $ 

13,663 
- 
13,663 

  $ 

51,048 
174,142 
225,190 

  $ 
753,799 
     3,140,359 
     3,894,158 

Shareholders’ Equity 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
80,505 
80,505 

75,629 
- 
75,629 

251,381 
    1,087,983 
    1,339,364 

274,567 
     1,775,721 
     2,050,288 

- 
- 
- 

- 

13,379 
173,207 
186,586 

618,277 
     3,117,416 
     3,735,693 

158,465 

158,465 

GAP  

  $  814,428 

  $  391,825 

  $  (477,722) 

  $  (619,012) 

  $ 

13,663 

  $ 

(119,861) 

- 

YIELD SPREAD 

0.62% 

1.13% 

1.55% 

1.12% 

6.63% 

As at December 31, 2010 

Floating 
Rate 

Within 
3 Months 

3 Months 
to 1 Year 

1 to 5 
Years 

Over 5 
Years 

 Non Interest 
Sensitive 

Total 

Total Assets 
  Corporate  
  Securitization 

Liabilities  
  Corporate  
  Securitization 

  $  161,397 
855,456 
    1,016,853 

  $ 

60,726 
250,542 
311,268 

  $  143,306 
78,871 
222,177 

  $  138,515 
    1,777,229 
    1,915,744 

  $ 

  $ 

10,797 
- 
10,797 

23,377 
185,809 
209,186 

  $  538,118 
    3,147,907 
    3,686,025 

- 
80,466 
80,466 

57,454 
- 
57,454

253,954 
- 
253,954 

109,653 
    2,865,792 
    2,975,445 

- 
- 
-

17,671 
175,956 
193,627 

438,732 
    3,122,214 
    3,560,946 

Shareholders’ Equity 

- 

- 

- 

- 

125,079 

125,079 

GAP  

  $  936,387 

  $ 

253,814 

  $ 

(31,777) 

  $(1,059,701) 

  $ 

10,797 

  $  (109,520) 

- 

YIELD SPREAD 

0.16% 

1.95% 

3.82% 

0.96% 

7.59% 

As at January 1, 2010 

Floating 
Rate 

Within 
3 Months 

 3 Months to 
1 Year 

1 to 5 
Years 

Over 5 
Years 

 Non Interest 
Sensitive 

Total 

  $  316,692 
761,492 
    1,078,184 

  $ 

22,754 
293,444 
316,198 

  $ 

54,814 
21,010 
75,824 

  $ 
30,027 
    1,790,026 
    1,820,053 

  $ 

11,875 
- 
11,875 

$ 

29,051 
231,519 
260,570 

  $  465,213 
    3,097,491 
    3,562,704 

Shareholders’ Equity 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
80,471 
80,471 

93,724 
- 
93,724 

245,829 
- 
245,829 

21,191 
    2,816,146 
    2,837,337 

- 
- 
- 

- 

13,007 
178,382 
191,389 

373,751 
    3,074,999 
    3,448,750 

113,954 

113,954 

GAP  

  $  997,713 

  $  222,474 

  $  (170,005) 

  $(1,017,284) 

  $ 

11,875 

  $ 

(44,773) 

- 

YIELD SPREAD 

1.57% 

(0.43)% 

5.38% 

0.90% 

5.35% 

Certain residential construction loans and single family uninsured completed inventory loans are subject to the greater of a 
minimum interest rate (ranging between 3.94% and 10%) or a prime based interest rate.  To the extent that the minimum 
rate exceeds the prime based rate at December 31, 2011, these mortgages have been reflected in the table above as fixed 
rate mortgages, as follows: within 3 months - $32,651 (December 31, 2010 - $19,117, January 1, 2010 - $nil), 3 months to 
1 year  - $57,783 (December 31, 2010 - $76,004, January 1, 2010 - $107,171), and 1 to 5 years - $35,406 (December 31, 
2010 - $44,147, January 1, 2010 - $146,308).  

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  Securitization 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

31.  Interest Rate Sensitivity (continued) 

An immediate and sustained 1% increase (decrease) to market interest rates at December 31, 2011 would have a positive 
(adverse) effect of $1,539 (December 31, 2010 - $1,072, January 1, 2010 - $1,902) to net income over the following twelve 
month period. 

An immediate and sustained 1% increase (decrease) to market interest rates at December 31, 2011 would have an adverse 
(positive) effect to the available for sale reserve of $494 (December 31, 2010 - $211, January 1, 2010 - $nil). 

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. 

32.  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, public share offerings, 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 sheets measured at their tax values.  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 share capital, 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, while Tier 1 
capital was reduced by a portion of gains on securitization under CGAAP.  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 20%.   

Securitization assets and liabilities are both excluded from the calculation of the Tax Act ratio.  Assets securitized through 
the CMB program prior to June 30, 2010 are excluded from the calculation of regulatory ratios.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

32.  Capital Management (continued) 

The Company’s Tax Act and regulatory ratios are as follows: 

As at  

Tax Act Ratio 

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

Regulatory Ratios (OSFI) 

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

Tier 2 capital  
   Unrealized gain on available for sale marketable  
     securities 
   Tier 2 capital deductions 

  December 31  
  2011 (IFRS) 

  December 31 
2010 (CGAAP) 

January 1 
 2010 (CGAAP) 

  $ 

766,065 
156,116 
4.91 
3.91 

  $ 

555,360 
126,374 
4.39 
3.39 

  $ 

488,024 
120,732 
4.04 
3.04 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

132,817 
510 
23,491 
(229) 
156,589 

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

560 
(229) 
331 

- 
(229) 
(229) 

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

- 
(1,142) 
(1,142) 

Total capital 

  $ 

156,920 

  $ 

120,534 

  $ 

110,231 

Total regulatory assets 

  $ 

818,112 

  $ 

595,473 

  $ 

508,351 

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

22.21% 
22.26%   
5.21 

22.10%   
22.06%   
4.94 

27.75% 
27.47% 
4.61 

As  at  December  31,  2011,  December  31,  2010  and  January  1,  2010,  the  Company  was  in  compliance  with  the  capital 
guidelines issued by OSFI under Basel II. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

33.  Financial Instruments 

The Company's assets, analyzed on a risk-weighted basis, are as outlined in the table below.  Assets securitized through the 
CMB program prior to June 30, 2010 are excluded from the calculation of risk-weighted assets. 

As at  

On-Balance Sheet Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Short term investments 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages - corporate 
Financial investments 
Other loans  
Equity investment in MCLP 
Other assets 

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 

  December 31 
2011 (IFRS) 

  December 31 
 2010 (CGAAP) 

January 1 
 2010 (CGAAP) 

$ 

$ 

10,813 
561 
30,149 
402,632 
18,414 
3,027 
15,480 
3,976 
485,052 

13,333 
137,526 
150,859 

$ 

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

11,247 
99,839 
111,086 

272,903 

0.5%  

1,365 
13,348 
14,713 

20%  

2,943 

279,138 

0.5%   

1,396 
13,120 
14,516 

20%   

2,903 

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

5,572 
48,087 
53,659 

260,095 

0.5%

1,300 
11,490 
12,790 

20%

2,558 

Charge for operational risk 

66,100 

65,238 

58,475 

Total Risk-Weighted Assets 

$ 

704,954 

$ 

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. 

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. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2011 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

33.  Financial Instruments (continued) 

• 

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.  

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, 
short-term  investments,  marketable  securities,  mortgages,  financial  investments,  other  loans,  financial  liabilities  from 
securitization, term deposits and derivative financial instruments. 

All  financial  instruments  that  are  carried  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  at  fair  value  (marketable  securities,  certain 
financial 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 following table summarizes financial assets reported at fair value.   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). 

As at December 31, 2011 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Financial Assets 
Marketable securities 
Financial investments 
Derivative financial instruments  

  $ 

  $ 

14,330 
- 
- 
14,330 

  $ 

  $ 

15,819 
- 
13,348 
29,167 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
8,250 
- 
8,250 

As at December 31, 2010 

Level 1 

 Level 2 

Level 3 

Financial Assets 
Marketable securities 
Financial investments 
Derivative financial instruments  

As at January 1, 2010 

Financial Assets 
Financial investments 
Derivative financial instruments  

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

1,652 
- 
- 
1,652 

  $ 

  $ 

4,956 
- 
13,120 
18,076 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
3,973 
- 
3,973 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
11,490 
11,490 

  $ 

  $ 

100 
- 
100 

The following table shows the continuity of Level 3 financial assets recorded at fair value: 

Balance, January 1, 2010 
Advances 
Balance, December 31, 2010 
Advances 
Changes in fair value, recognized in other comprehensive income 
Balance, December 31, 2011 

  $ 

  $ 

100 
3,873 
3,973 
3,028 
1,249 
8,250 

An increase of 0.25% to capitalization rates as at December 31, 2011 would result in a decrease to the fair value at Level 3 
financial investments by $688 (December 31, 2010 - $355, January 1, 2010 - $nil).  A decrease of 0.25% to capitalization 
rates  as  at  December  31,  2011  would  result  in  an  increase  to  the  fair  value  of  Level  3  financial  investments  by  $736 
(December 31, 2010 - $379, January 1, 2010 - $nil). 

There were no transfers between levels during the years ended December 31, 2011 or December 31, 2010.  There were no 
financial liabilities reported at fair value as at December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 or January 1, 2010. 

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. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

33.  Financial Instruments (continued) 

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 IFRS 7, 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. 

34.  Standards Issued But Not Effective  

Standards  issued  but  not yet effective  up  to  the date  of  issuance  of  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  are 
listed below. This listing is of standards and interpretations issued, which the Company reasonably expects to be applicable 
at a future date. The Company intends to adopt those standards when they become effective.  

IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Enhanced Derecognition Disclosure Requirements  

The  amendment  requires  additional  disclosure  about  financial  assets  that  have  been  transferred  but  not  derecognized  to 
enable  the  user  of  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  to  understand  the  relationship  with  those  assets  that 
have  not  been  derecognized  and  their  associated  liabilities.  In  addition,  the  amendment  requires  disclosures  about 
continuing involvement in derecognized assets to enable the user to evaluate the nature of, and risks associated with, the 
entity’s  continuing  involvement  in  those  derecognized  assets.  The  amendment  becomes  effective  for  annual  periods 
beginning on or after July 1, 2011.  The Company has not fully assessed the impact of adopting IFRS 7.  

IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 

This standard will require entities to disclose gross amounts subject to right of set-off, amounts set off in accordance with 
the accounting standards followed, and the related net credit exposure.  Effective for periods beginning on or after January 
1, 2013.  Retrospective application will be required.  

IFRS 9, Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement  

This  standard  as  issued  reflects  the  first  phase  of  the  IASB’s  work  on  the  replacement  of  IAS  39  and  applies  to 
classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities as defined in IAS 39. The standard is effective for 
annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015. In subsequent phases, the IASB will address hedge accounting and 
impairment of financial assets.  The Company has not fully assessed the impact of adopting IFRS 9. 

IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements 

This  standard  is  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or  after  January  1,  2013  and  will  replace  portions  of  IAS  27, 
Consolidated  and  Separate  Financial  Statements  and  interpretation  SIC-12,  Consolidation  -  Special  Purpose  Entities. 
Under IFRS 10, consolidated financial statements include all controlled entities under a single control model that applies to 
all entities, including special purpose entities and structured entities.  A group will still continue to consist of a parent and 
its  subsidiaries; however  IFRS  10  uses  different terminology  from  IAS  27  in  describing  its  control  model.   The changes 
introduced by IFRS 10 will require management to exercise significant judgment to determine which entities are controlled, 
and  therefore  are  required  to  be  consolidated  by  a  parent,  compared  with  the  requirements  that  were  in  IAS  27.  The 
Company has not fully assessed the impact of adopting IFRS 10. 

IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements  

This  standard  replaces  IAS  31,  Interests  in  Joint  Ventures  and  SIC-13,  Jointly-Controlled  Entities  -  Non-Monetary 
Contributions  by  Venturers.   IFRS  11  uses  some  of  the  terms  that  were  used  by  IAS  31,  but  with  different  meanings. 
Whereas  IAS  31  identified  three  forms  of  joint  ventures  (i.e.,  jointly  controlled  operations,  jointly  controlled  assets  and 
jointly controlled entities), IFRS 11 addresses only two forms of joint arrangements  (joint operations and joint ventures) 
where there is joint control.  IFRS 11 defines joint control as the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement 
which  exists  only  when  the  decisions  about  the  relevant  activities  require  the  unanimous  consent  of  the  parties  sharing 
control.  

Because IFRS 11 uses the principle of control in IFRS 10 to define joint control, the determination of whether joint control 
exists  may  change.   In  addition,  IFRS  11  removes  the  option  to  account  for  jointly  controlled  entities  (“JCEs”)  using 
proportionate consolidation. Instead, JCEs that meet the definition of a joint venture must be accounted for using the equity 
method. For joint operations (which includes former jointly controlled operations, jointly controlled assets, and potentially 
some  former  JCEs),  an  entity  recognizes  its  assets,  liabilities,  revenues  and  expenses,  and/or  its  relative  share  of  those 
items,  if  any.   In  addition,  when  specifying  the  appropriate  accounting,  IAS  31  focused  on  the  legal  form  of  the  entity, 
whereas IFRS 11 focuses on the nature of the rights and obligations arising from the arrangement.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2011 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2011 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

34.  Standards Issued But Not Effective (continued) 

IFRS 11 is effective for annual periods commencing on or after January 1, 2013.  The Company has not fully assessed the 
impact of adopting IFRS 11. 

IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities  

This standard includes disclosure requirements about subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates, as well as unconsolidated 
structured  entities.   Many  of  the  disclosure  requirements  were  previously  included  in  IAS  27,  IAS  1  and  IAS  28  while 
others are new.  This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The Company has not 
fully assessed the impact of adopting IFRS 12. 

IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement 

This standard provides guidance on how to measure the fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities when 
fair value is required or permitted per IFRS.  While many of the concepts in IFRS 13 are consistent with current practice, 
certain  principles  could  have  a  significant  effect  on  some  entities  adopting  the  standard.  IFRS  13  is  effective  January  1, 
2013 and will be adopted prospectively.  The Company has not fully assessed the impact of adopting IFRS 13. 

35.  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. 

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2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

DIRECTORS 

David G. Broadhurst 
President, Poynton Investments Limited; Chair 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. 

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

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

Derek A. Norton 
President and CEO, MCAP Commercial LP; Member of 
Information Technology Committee; Director since July 2000. 

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

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

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

William Jandrisits 
President and Chief Executive Officer, MCAN Mortgage 
Corporation; Member of Information Technology Committee; 
Director since August 2010. 

Karen Weaver 
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 
First Capital Realty Inc.; Member of Audit Committee; 
Member of Information Technology Committee; Director 
since November 2011. 

OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT  

William Jandrisits 
President and Chief Executive Officer  

Derek Sutherland 
Vice President, Operations 

Tammy Oldenburg  
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

Paul Bowers 
Vice President and Chief Risk Officer 

Michael Misener 
Vice President, Investments 

Paco Lai 
Senior Manager, Cash Operations  

Sylvia Pinto 
Corporate Secretary 
Chief Compliance Officer 

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

Robert Horton 
Chief Audit Officer 

Hassan Shaikh 
Assistant Vice President, Investments 

Dipti Patel 
Senior Manager, Investments 

John Tyas 
Controller 

Eloise Goodwin 
Manager of Finance 

Murtuza Lakdawala  
Assistant Controller 

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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 

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 

Website 
www.mcanmortgage.com 

2011 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

Corporate Information  
This  MCAN  Mortgage  Corporation  2011  Annual  Report  is  available  for 
viewing/printing  on  our  website  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. 

Dividend Reinvestment Plan 
For information regarding MCAN’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan, please visit the 
Company’s  website  at  www.mcanmortgage.com  under  Shareholders  >  Dividend 
Reinvestment  Plan.   An  Enrolment  Form  may  be  obtained  at  any  time  upon 
written  request  addressed  to  the  Plan  Agent,  Computershare.  Registered 
Participants  may 
at 
www.computershare.com/investorcentrecanada.   

Enrolment 

Forms 

online 

obtain 

also 

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  
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 
4:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) 
St. Andrew’s Club & Conference Centre 
150 King Street West 
27th Floor 
Toronto, Ontario 

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