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2012 ANNUA

AL REPORT / M

MCAN MORTGA

AGE CORPORAT

TION 

DESCRIP

PTION OF BU

USINESS  

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also qualifie

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TABLE O

OF CONTEN

NTS 

PRESIDEN
MANAGEM
CONSOLID
NOTES TO
DIRECTOR
CORPORA

NT AND CEO’S 
MENT’S DISCU
DATED FINANC
O CONSOLIDAT
RS, OFFICERS A
ATE INFORMAT

MESSAGE TO
USSION AND A
CIAL STATEM
TED FINANCIA
AND MANAGE
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2012 ANN

NUAL REPORT /

/ MCAN MORTG

GAGE CORPOR

RATION 

MESSAG

E TO SHARE

EHOLDERS 

In 2012, MC
$197 millio
impaired co
at Decembe
0.67%  in  th
increased an

CAN Mortgage C
n in growth, rep
orporate mortgag
er 31, 2011. Imp
he  prior  year.  A
nd we have impr

Corporation (the
presenting a 26%
ges a percentage 
paired mortgage
As  a  result  of  th
roved our earnin

e “Company”, “M
% increase in the
of the total corp
s as a percentag
he  growth  and  r
ngs stability and r

MCAN” or “we”
e corporate asse
porate portfolio d
ge of total mortg
rebalancing  of  o
risk profile. 

”) continued to g
et portfolio.  Por
decreased to 1.1
gages were 0.51
our  corporate  a

grow its corpora
rtfolio quality co
16% at Decembe
1% at December
asset  portfolio,  o

ate assets as it de
ontinued to imp
er 31, 2012 from
r 31, 2012, dow
our  core  earning

elivered 
prove as 
m 2.24% 
wn from 
gs  have 

Net income 
$1.68 in the
capital  raise
(“MCAP”) 
the effects o
the present p

for 2012 of $21
e prior year due 
ed  through  the 
contributed sign
of the dilution fr
price level.    

1.5 million decre
to the reduced 
rights  offering 
nificantly to MC
rom the rights of

eased from $27.1
earnings from s
in  August  2012
CAN’s operating 
ffering through t

1 million in the p
securitization an
2.    Equity  inco
results this year
the gain in share

prior year. Earn
nd the dilution e
ome  from  our  in
r. MCAN shareh
e price from the 

nings per share w
effects of the $2
nvestment  in  M
holders were ab
rights offering s

were $1.22 comp
0 million of new
MCAP  Commerc
le to recapture s
share price of $1

pared to 
w share 
cial  LP 
some of 
11.85 to 

In 2012, we
buyout  of  c
purchase lef
a  consolida
origination 
to  produce 
administrati

e saw significant
certain  partners 
ft MCAN and C
ated  MCAP.  Fo
capability and a
improved  resul
ion at December

t activity in our 
in  MCAP  Serv
adcap Limited P
ollowing  the  bu
assets under adm
ts  in  2012,  prod
r 31, 2012.  

equity investme
vice  Corporation
Partnership (a su
uyout,  MCAP  p
ministration. With
ducing  over  $10

ent in MCAP.  D
n,  resulting  in  a 
ubsidiary of the C
purchased  the  i
h a consolidated
0  billion  in  orig

During the seco
a  $14  million  in
Caisse de dépôt 
interests  of  Re
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gination  for  the

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ncrease  in  our  e
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m and refined str
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participated in M
equity  investmen
u Québec) as par
ompany,  increas
rategy, MCAP w
billion  in  assets

MCAP’s 
nt.  This 
rtners in 
sing  its 
went on 
s  under 

While  our 
securitizatio
distributable
portfolios, t

investment  in  M
on  activities  and
e  earnings  to  M
o contribute to th

MCAP  produced
d  the  tax  effect 
MCAN  for  the  y
he future income

d  improved  inc
of  expensing  o
year.  We  expect
e and dividends

come  for  accoun
rigination  and  c
t  MCAP’s  secur
of MCAN.      

nting  purposes 
closing  costs  re
uritization  activit

in  2012,  the  gr
sulted  in  MCAP
ty,  over  the  dur

rowth  in  incom
P  producing  neg
ration  of  the  m

me  from 
gligible 
mortgage 

On March 2
Xceed Mort
specialized,
mortgage m
expected to 
under Sectio

26, 2013, MCAN
tgage Corporatio
single  family 
market and, in re
be funded with
on 182 of the Bu

N announced the 
on (“Xceed”) for
insured  and  un
ecent years, has 
h a combination 
usiness Corporat

signing of a def
r $1.75 per share
ninsured  residen
been focused on
of cash and com
tions Act (Ontari

finitive agreemen
e, for a total con
ntial  mortgage  le
n winding down
mmon shares, an
io). 

nt to acquire all 
nsideration of ap
ender,  focused 
n its legacy secu
and will be effec

of the issued an
pproximately $53
primarily  on  th
uritization portfo
cted pursuant to 

nd outstanding sh
3.0 million.  Xce
he  insured  area 
olio.  The transa
a plan of arran

hares of 
eed is a 
of  the 
action is 
ngement 

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platform  tha
liquid  assets
significant p
basis, provid

ction  provides  M
at  is  expected  to
s,  including  Can
proportion of Xc
ding it with capa

MCAN  with  a  u
o  deliver  increm
nada  Mortgage  a
ceed’s assets at c
acity to achieve i

unique  opportun
mental  asset  grow
and  Housing  Co
closing.  In addit
its growth objec

nity  to  acquire  a
wth  and  potenti
orporation  (“CM
tion, the acquisit
ctives. 

an  established  m
ial  for  increased
MHC”)  insured  m
tion provides new

mortgage  origina
d  income  for  M
mortgages,  are  e
w equity for MC

ation  and  under
CAN.    Cash  an
expected  to  repr
CAN on a cost ef

rwriting 
nd  other 
resent  a 
ffective 

In  2013,  w
optimizing 
pipeline of n
of the first q
second  half
corporate as

e  plan  to  grow 
the  yield  perfor
new and existing
quarter of 2013. 
f of  the  year.  W
ssets, which we e

the  profitability
rmance  of  corpo
g unfunded mort
The equity com
We  expect  our  co
expect to have a

y  of  the  Compa
orate  assets  as  w
tgage commitme
mponent of the X
orporate  net  inve
a positive impact

any  by  continui
we  utilize  the  re
ents should resul
Xceed transaction
estment  income 
t on our taxable i

ing  the  growth 
emaining  capaci
lt in the full inve
n is expected to 
to  increase  as  a
income.   

of  the  corporat
ity  from  the  201
estment of the b
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a  result  of  the  in

te  balance  shee
12  rights  offerin
alance sheet by 
for asset growth
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et  while 
ng.  Our 
the end 
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ment  in 

Although re
expect them
residential  c
profitability

egulatory change
m to contribute t
construction  loa
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es are expected 
o a significant d
ans.  Market  con
nhance the over

to result in som
disruption to res
ditions  are  expe
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me downward pr
sidential markets
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corporate asset 

ressure on price 
s.  We expect to
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points in our co
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d  credit  spreads
3. 

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derwriting stand
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William Jan
President an

ndrisits 
nd Chief Executi

ive Officer 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 
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,  2012  and  December  31,  2011  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.  This MD&A has been prepared as at March 26, 2013. 

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 and assumptions 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; and 
the completion of MCAN’s proposed acquisition of Xceed Mortgage Corporation (“Xceed”) (discussed below under “Recent 
Developments”) 

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: 

technology changes; 

•   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 

litigation risk; 
relationships with our mortgage originators;  

• 

filings with the applicable Canadian regulatory authorities; and 
the  expected  timing  and  completion  of  MCAN’s  proposed  acquisition  of  Xceed  is  subject  to  Xceed  shareholder  approval, 
court  and  regulatory  approvals,  and  other  customary  closing  conditions;  accordingly,  there  can  be  no  certainty  that  the 
transaction will be completed or that anticipated benefits will be realized 

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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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

TABLE OF CONTENTS - MD&A 

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 5 
HIGHLIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 
OUTLOOK ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
PERFORMANCE CHARTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 
FINANCIAL POSITION ................................................................................................................................................................ 16 
SUMMARY OF FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS ....................................................................................................................... 21 
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA ......................................................................................................................... 25 
SECURITIZATION PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................................. 26 
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................... 28 
RIGHTS OFFERING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 
DIVIDEND POLICY AND RECORD ........................................................................................................................................... 28 
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 29 
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 29 
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES ........................................................................................................................... 29 
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 30 
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 30 
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS .................................................................................................. 32 
LIQUIDITY .................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 
RISK FACTORS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33 
RISK MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................. 36 
PEOPLE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE................................................................................................................................................... 38 
INTERNAL AUDIT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES ........................................................................................................ 38 
FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 40 
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING ........ 41 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Table 1: Income Statement Highlights 

(in thousands except for per share amounts and %)   

2012

2011

2010 

Change from 2011
 (%)
($) 

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 

  $ 

31,135 

  $ 

25,650 

  $ 

27,380 

  $        5,485 

21.4% 

2,778 
(8,682) 
(5,904) 
25,231 
8,993 
16,238 
(5,255) 
21,493 

  $ 

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 

(3,052) 
(8,910) 
(11,962) 
(6,477) 
2,133 
(8,610) 
(3,000) 
(5,610) 

(52.3%) 
    (3,907.9%) 
(197.5%) 
(20.4%) 
31.1% 
(34.7%) 
133.0% 
(20.7%) 

  $ 

  $ 

Average mortgage portfolio yield - corporate 
Term deposit average interest rate 

5.81%    
2.44%    

6.53%    
2.36%    

7.59%     
2.10%     

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

4.00%    

4.23%    

4.32%   

3.54%

3.66%

3.64% 

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

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

1.22 
1.17 
1.42 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

1.68 
1.42 
1.81 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

1.85 
1.79 
1.19 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

(0.46)     
(0.25)     
(0.39)     

Return on average shareholders’ equity 

13.03%    

18.52%    

21.97%     

(11.0%) 
3.4% 

(5.4%) 

(3.3%) 

(27.4%) 
(17.6%) 
(21.5%) 

(29.6%) 

Table 2: Balance Sheet Highlights 

(in thousands except for per share amounts and %)  

 December 31 
2012 

 December 31 
2011 

 December 31 
2010 

Change from 2011 
(%) 

($) 

Balance Sheet Highlights 
Assets 
  Corporate 
  Securitization 
Total assets 

Mortgages - corporate 
Mortgages - securitized 

Liabilities 
  Corporate 
  Securitization 
Total liabilities 

  $ 
950,686 
    2,035,935 
  $  2,986,621 

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

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

$ 
196,887 
    (1,104,424) 
  $  (907,537) 

  $ 
  $ 

739,812 
936,947 

  $ 
640,351 
  $  1,499,016 

  $ 
420,322 
  $  1,910,995 

  $ 
99,641 
  $  (562,069) 

790,526 
  $ 
    2,018,314 
  $  2,808,840 

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

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

172,249 
  $ 
    (1,099,102) 
  $  (926,853) 

26.1% 
(35.2%) 
(23.3%) 

15.5% 
(37.5%) 

27.9% 
(35.3%) 
(24.8%) 

Shareholders’ equity 

  $ 

177,781 

  $ 

158,465 

  $ 

125,079 

  $ 

19,316 

12.2% 

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

Credit Quality  
Impaired mortgage ratio 
Total mortgage arrears 

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

5.70 
21.74% 
21.84% 

4.91 
22.21% 
22.26% 

4.39 
22.10% 
22.06% 

16.1% 
(2.1%) 
(1.9%) 

0.51% 
63,489 

  $ 

0.67% 
76,279 

  $ 

0.63% 
91,828 

  $ 

(8,833) 

(23.9%) 
(11.6%) 

18,729 
9.49 
14.01 
 262,393 

16,862 
9.40 
  $ 
  $ 
13.40 
  $  225,951  

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

14,448 
8.66 
13.86 
200,249 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

0.71 
0.61 
36,442  

11.1% 
7.6% 
4.6% 
16.1% 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

HIGHLIGHTS 

  Corporate assets were $951 million at December 31, 2012, up $197 million from $754 million at December 31, 2011. 

  We completed a rights offering during 2012, issuing 1.7 million new common shares for net proceeds of $20 million.  
The rights offering created $115 million of new asset capacity based on our target assets to capital ratio of 5.75, which 
is measured on a tax basis. 

  As at December 31, 2012, we had $16 million of remaining asset capacity. 

 

Impaired corporate mortgages as a percentage of the corporate portfolio were 1.16% at December 31, 2012, down from 
2.24%  at  December  31,  2011.    Impaired  mortgages  as  a  percentage  of  total  mortgages  were  0.51%  at  December  31, 
2012, down from 0.67% in the prior year. 

  Net income was $21.5 million in 2012 ($1.22 per share), down from $27.1 million in 2011 ($1.68 per share). Our return 

on equity was 13.0% for the year compared to 18.5% in 2011. 

 

Total mortgage arrears decreased to $63 million at December 31, 2012 from $76 million at December 31, 2011. 

  Dividends per share were $1.42 in 2012, down from $1.81 in 2011.   

  We declared a 2013 first quarter dividend of $0.31 per share to be paid on March 28, 2013 to shareholders of record as 
of March 15, 2013.  This dividend comprises the regular quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share and an extra dividend of 
$0.03 per share.  

  We entered into a definitive agreement on March 26, 2013 to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Xceed.  

The proposed transaction is expected to close on or about June 24, 2013. 

OUTLOOK 

Residential housing markets in Canada continue to benefit from stable economic conditions.  The Canadian economy is supported 
by employment and economic growth that should support housing markets in 2013.  Changes to mortgage underwriting standards 
that took effect in 2012 may reduce housing demand and prices in some markets; however, consumers continue to benefit from 
low  residential  mortgage  rates  that  remain  at  attractive  levels  and  contribute  to  housing  affordability.    The  prospect  of  future 
increases in mortgage rates also provides incentive for potential home buyers to purchase in the near term.  

We  expect  housing  markets  to  slow  throughout 2013  as  a  result  of  adjusting  market  conditions,  although  we  expect  to  take 
advantage of opportunities in mortgage markets during this transition.  Regulatory changes to underwriting standards are expected 
to impact the number of eligible home buyers that are able to borrow under government-backed mortgage insurance programs.  
This  reduction  will  create  growth  opportunities  for  MCAN  in  the  uninsured  mortgage  market.    We  expect  spreads  to  increase 
such that, on a risk-adjusted basis, we expect this asset class to provide superior returns.       

Although regulatory changes are expected to result in some downward pressure on price points in our core markets, we do not 
expect them to contribute to a significant disruption to residential markets.  We expect to see tighter underwriting standards on 
residential construction loans and the cancellation of construction projects within our core markets as developers concentrate on 
managing  inventory.    We  expect  these  market  conditions  to  improve  credit  spreads  and  construction  loan  profitability.  
Furthermore, we expect to observe more opportunities for short-term bridge/mezzanine lending which will enhance the overall 
return of our corporate asset portfolio in 2013.  

Our  investment  in  MCAP  Commercial  LP  (“MCAP”)  continues  to  provide  a  stable  source  of  residential  mortgage  and 
construction origination.  MCAP continues to strengthen its origination capability, providing support to MCAN.   

We continue to monitor mortgage markets for investment opportunities and will adjust our investment strategy accordingly.  We 
concentrate  our  origination  efforts  on  the  entry-level/affordable  segment  within  our  core  markets  in  an  effort  to  minimize  the 
potential impacts of any weakness in home values.  We expect to be active in the uninsured single family mortgage market, and 
we expect this segment to improve its risk-adjusted returns as a result of recently announced regulatory changes.  

NON-GAAP MEASURES 

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).  We 
use  a  number  of  financial  measures  to  assess  our  performance.  Some  of  these  measures  are  not  calculated  in  accordance  with 
IFRS, are not defined by IFRS, and do not have standardized meanings that would ensure consistency and comparability between 
companies using these measures. The non-GAAP measures used in this MD&A are defined as follows: 

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Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity 
Return  on  average  shareholders’  equity  is  a  profitability  measure  that  presents  the  annualized  net  income  available  to 
shareholders’  equity  as  a  percentage  of  the  capital  deployed  to  earn  the  income.  We  calculate  return  on  equity  using  average 
shareholders’ equity, including all components of shareholders’ equity. 

Taxable Income 
Taxable  income  is  a  profitability  measure  that  presents  MCAN’s  income  for  tax  purposes.    We  typically  pay  out  all  taxable 
income to shareholders through dividends. 

Average Interest Rate 
The average interest rate is a profitability measure that presents the average annualized yield of an asset or liability. 

Tier 1 and Total Capital Ratios and Risk Weighted Assets 
These measures provided in this MD&A are in accordance with guidelines issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial 
Institutions (“OSFI”) and are located on Table 21 of this MD&A and Note 33 to the consolidated financial statements. 

PERFORMANCE CHARTS  

The following graph compares MCAN’s cumulative total shareholder return (assuming an investment of $100 on December 31, 
2007) on its common shares during the period from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2012, 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 

$300.00

$250.00

$200.00

$150.00

$100.00

$50.00

$0.00

31/12/2007

31/12/2008

31/12/2009

31/12/2010

31/12/2011

31/12/2012

MCAN

S&P/TSX Composite Index

S&P/TSX Financial Services Index

MCAN 

S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index 

S&P/TSX Capped Financial Index 

Jan 1 
2008 

100 

100 

100 

Dec 31 
2008 

101.71 

67.00 

64.18 

Dec 31 
2009 

172.69 

90.48 

93.55 

Dec 31 
2010 

192.74 

106.41 

101.51 

Dec 31 
2011 

210.17 

97.14 

97.61 

Dec 31 
2012 

Compound 
Annual Growth 

242.97 

104.13 

114.34 

19.43% 

0.81% 

2.72% 

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

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Figure 2: Dividend Growth 

Regular Dividend Per Share

Extra Dividend Per Share

$1.81 

$0.73 

$1.42 

$0.33 

$1.44 

$0.43 

$1.19 

$0.15 

$1.18 

$0.34 

$1.00 

$0.08 

$0.96 

$0.84 

$0.92 

$0.96 

$1.01 

$1.04 

$1.08 

$1.09 

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Table 3: Ten Year Financial Summary  

 (in thousands, except per share amounts) 

 December 31 
 2012 (IFRS) 
 2011 (IFRS) 
 2010 (IFRS) 
 2009 (CGAAP) 
 2008 (CGAAP) 
 2007 (CGAAP) 
 2006 (CGAAP) 
 2005 (CGAAP) 
 2004 (CGAAP) 
 2003 (CGAAP) 

Net 
Income 
$  21,493   
27,103   
26,658   
24,742   
30,348   
14,843   
15,211   
14,116   
11,601   
8,247   

Earnings 
Per Share 
1.22 
$ 
1.68 
1.85 
1.73 
2.14 
1.12 
1.23 
1.18 
1.12 
0.84 

Dividends  
Per Share 
1.42 
$ 
1.81 
1.19 
1.44 
0.96 
1.00 
1.18 
0.97 
1.11 
0.68 

Assets 1 
  $  950,686 
753,799 
538,118 
506,683 
570,154 
557,425 
498,107 
434,369 
454,365 
369,477 

Shareholders’ 
Equity 
  $  177,781 
158,465 
125,079 
122,879 
116,609 
103,007 
84,611 
81,164 
74,965 
61,741 

Market 
 Capitalization 
262,393 
  $ 
225,951 
200,249  
194,766  
129,438 
140,416 
141,052 
116,918 
103,374 
83,747 

1  2012, 2011  and  2010  consist  of  corporate  assets only  as  reported under  IFRS.    2009  and  earlier  years  consist  of total  assets  under  Canadian  Generally  Accepted 
Accounting Principles (“CGAAP”). 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

MCAN reported net income of $21.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, down from $27.1 million in the prior year.  
Earnings  per  share  were  $1.22  compared  to  $1.68  in  the  prior  year.    The  decrease  was  primarily  due  to  higher  provisions  for 
credit losses, lower securitization income and higher operating expenses, partially offset by an increase in spread income, higher 
equity income from MCAP, and an increased recovery of income taxes.  

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

(in thousands) 

2012 

2011 

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

Financial Expenses 
 Term deposit interest and expenses 
 Mortgage expenses  
 Provision for 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 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

41,395 
6,906 
2,236 
2,061 
1,422 
544 
54,564 

17,157 
3,712 
2,560 
23,429 

31,135 

14,372 
4,763 
1,547 
9,407 
30,089 

26,888 
423 
27,311 

2,778 
(8,682) 
(5,904) 

25,231 
8,993 
16,238 
(5,255) 
21,493 

1.22 
1.17 
1.42 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

32,593 
5,007 
1,593 
1,281 
1,342 
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 

Mortgage  interest  income  increased  by  $8.8  million  from  the  prior  year  as  a  result  of  a  $180  million  increase  in  the  average 
mortgage portfolio (from $511 million in 2011 to $691 million in 2012), partially offset by a decrease in the average mortgage 
yield to 5.81% in 2012 from 6.53% in 2011.  The decrease in yield was a result of lower average yields in the uninsured single 
family  and  construction  portfolios.    The  construction  loan  portfolio  is  primarily  floating  rate,  however,  certain  loans  carry  a 
minimum  interest  rate.    The  proportion  of  minimum  rate  loans  declined  from  2011,  which  led  to  the  decrease  in  yield.    The 
decrease in the uninsured single family mortgage yield was a result of the maturity in the current year of certain high-yielding 

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mortgages  that  contributed  to  the  higher  yield  in  2011.    Mortgage  interest  income  includes  $1.2  million  of  realized  discount 
income from MCAN’s acquired mortgage portfolios compared to $2.0 million in 2011.   

Equity income from our ownership in MCAP increased by $1.9 million from the prior year, primarily due a significant volume of 
mortgage securitizations in the current year and increases to income resulting from mortgages measured at fair value.  The prior 
year had significant gains from sales of mortgages. 

Fees consist of other mortgage fees of $2.0 million (2011- $1.3 million) and fee income from a profit sharing arrangement related 
to mortgage portfolios acquired by MCAP of $190,000 (2011 - $303,000).  Other mortgage fees include extension, renewal and 
letter of credit fees earned on our corporate mortgage portfolio. 

Marketable  securities income increased  by  $780,000  from  the  prior year,  primarily  due to  $943,000  of  gains  from  the  sales  of 
securities during 2012 compared to $nil in 2011. 

Term deposit interest and expenses increased by $4.9 million from 2011 as a result of a $171 million increase in the average term 
deposit balance (from $507 million in 2011 to $678 million in 2012) and an increase in the average term deposit rate to 2.44% in 
2012 from 2.36% in 2011.   

Mortgage  expenses,  consisting  primarily  of  mortgage  servicing  expenses,  increased  by  $305,000  from  2011  as  a  result  of  a 
significantly larger average portfolio, although the average mortgage servicing rate decreased in 2012. 

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  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.   

Net investment income from securitized assets before fair market value adjustments was $2.8 million in 2012 compared to $5.8 
million in the prior year.  Including fair market value adjustments on derivative financial instruments, net investment income on 
securitized assets was negative $5.9 million in 2012 compared to positive $6.1 million in the prior year. 

Mortgage interest income decreased by $6.3 million from the prior year, primarily due to a $518 million decrease in the average 
mortgage portfolio over 2011.  In addition, the average yield decreased from 4.23% in 2011 to 4.00% in 2012.  As the securitized 
mortgages repay, we reinvest the collected principal in certain permitted investments (which include financial investments and 
short-term investments) until the maturity of the CMB issuance.   

Interest  on  financial  investments  decreased  by  $951,000  from  2011  as  a  result  of  a  decrease  in  the  average  portfolio,  while 
interest on short-term investments increased by $733,000 from the prior year as a result of an increase in the average portfolio. 

Other securitization income was $9.4 million in 2012 compared to $9.0 million in the prior year, consisting primarily of interest 
rate swap receipts of $7.4 million (2011 - $8.6 million).  As part of the CMB program, we enter into “pay floating, receive fixed” 
interest  rate  swaps  to  hedge  interest  rate  risk.    In  addition,  we  earned  $1.3  million  of  refinancing  and  renewal  income  (2011  - 
$132,000) and $978,000 from the sale of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) (2011 - $261,000). 

Interest on financial liabilities from securitization decreased by $3.0 million from 2011, primarily due to a lower average balance 
as a result of the maturity of certain CMB issuances in 2012.  In addition, the average interest rate decreased to 3.54% in 2012 
from 3.66% in 2011. 

The negative fair market value adjustment to derivative financial instruments of $8.7 million (2011 - positive $228,000) 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 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.     

Our  existing  financial  liabilities  from  securitization  mature  as  follows:  2013  -  $1.1  billion,  2014  -  $872  million,  2015  -  $45 
million.   

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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, 2012 

(in thousands except %) 

Corporate 

Securitized 

Total  Corporate  Securitized 

Total 

Average Balance1 

Income/Expense 

Average Rate3 
  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 

  $  67,779 
- 
24,523 
    690,931 
- 
21,457 
3,496 
     808,186 
26,658 
  $  834,844 

 $ 

- 
582,187 
- 
- 
   1,195,262 
   1,063,934 
- 
   2,841,383 
10,605 
 $  2,851,988 

 $ 

67,779 
582,187 
24,523 
690,931 
   1,195,262 
   1,085,391 
3,496 
   3,649,569 
 37,263 
 $  3,686,832 

  $ 

544 
- 
2,061 
41,395 
- 
1,309 
113 
45,422 
- 
  $  45,422 

  $ 

- 
1,547 
- 
- 
14,372 
4,763 
- 
20,682 
- 
  $  20,682 

  $ 

544 
1,547 
2,061 
41,395 
 14,372 
6,072 
113 
 66,104 
- 
  $  66,104 

0.80% 
- 
4.56% 
5.81% 
- 
6.90% 
3.20% 
5.69% 
- 
5.50% 

- 
0.89% 
- 
- 
4.00% 
1.77% 
- 
2.59% 
- 
2.55% 

  $  660,180 

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

- 
 31,747 
- 

  $  691,927 

 $ 

- 

 $ 

660,180 

  $  17,157 

  $ 

- 

  $  17,799 

2.44% 

- 

   2,824,402 
5,597 
- 

   2,824,402 
37,344 
164,906 

- 
- 
- 

26,888 
- 
- 

26,888 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

3.54% 
- 
- 

 $  2,829,999 

 $  3,686,832 

  $  17,157 

  $  26,888 

  $  44,687 

2.44% 

3.54% 

Net Interest Income2 

  $  28,265 

  $ 

(6,206)     

Spread of Mortgages (Corporate Portfolio) over Term Deposits 

3.37% 

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 MCAP, other securitization income, fee income, 
mortgage expenses and provision for credit losses. 

3The  average  rate  as  presented  may  not  necessarily  be  equal  to  “Income/Expense”  divided  by  “Average  Balance”,  as  non-
recurring items are excluded from the calculation of the average rate. 

The income/expense associated with the securitized assets and liabilities in the tables above represents MCAN’s 30% weighted 
average share of CMB program economics. 

Although net interest income from securitization assets and liabilities shown above is presented as a negative amount, net interest 
income from securitization assets 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 receipt income was $7.4 million in 2012. 

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Table 6: Net Interest Income - For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 

(in thousands except %) 

Corporate 

Securitized 

Total  Corporate  Securitized 

Total 

Average Balance1 

Income/Expense 

Average Rate3 
  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 MCAP, other securitization income, fee income, 
mortgage expenses and provision for credit losses. 

3The  average  rate  as  presented  may  not  necessarily  be  equal  to  “Income/Expense”  divided  by  “Average  Balance”,  as  non-
recurring items are excluded from the calculation of the average rate. 

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 securitization assets and liabilities shown above is presented as a negative amount, net interest 
income from securitization assets 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 receipt income was $8.6 million in 2011. 

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

For the Years Ended December 31 

(in thousands except %) 

Average 
Assets1 

2012 
Interest 
Income 

Average 
Rate2 

Average 
Assets1 

2011 
Interest 
Income 

Average 
Rate2 

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

  $  345,049 

  $  21,509  

5.74% 

  $  256,803 

  $  16,616  

6.52% 

    280,039 
65,843 
  $ 690,931 

 15,826 
4,060 
  $  41,395 

6.05% 
5.96% 
5.81% 

    228,826 
25,716 
  $ 511,345 

 14,602 
1,375 
  $  32,593 

6.66% 
5.39% 
6.53% 

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. 

2The average rate as presented may not necessarily be equal to “Income/Expense” divided by “Average Assets”, as non-recurring 
items are excluded from the calculation of the average rate. 

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Credit Quality 

Table 8: Provisions for Credit Losses and Write-offs 

(in thousands except basis points) 

For the Years Ended December 31 
Individual provision (recovery) 
  Single family uninsured 
  Residential construction 
  Commercial uninsured 

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

Total provision for credit losses 

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

2012 

195 
300 
58 
553 

185 
583 
359 
1,127 
(20) 
900 
2,007 

2,560 

1,680 
1,323 
19.1 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

2011 

(144) 
- 
58 
(86) 

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

1,058 

1,061 
275 
5.4 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

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, and is calculated at 
each  balance  sheet  date.    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  the  respective  corporate  mortgage  portfolio  classes  over 
those periods. 

During  2012,  we  recorded  a  $900,000  increase  to  a  provision  relating  to  our  pro-rata  share  of  estimated  losses  pursuant  to  an 
indemnity  on  the  underlying  assets  of  a  residential  construction  loan  securitization  program.    The  provision,  which  was  $1.1 
million  as  at  December  31,  2012,  relates  to  an  impaired  residential  construction  loan  that  we  have  indemnified.    This  amount 
represents our estimated loss at this date based on property values given current market conditions.  There are no other impaired 
mortgages associated with the indemnification of this securitization program. 

During  the  first  quarter  of  2012,  MCAN  and  another  participant  lender  foreclosed  on  one  of  MCAN’s  impaired  residential 
construction  loans  with  a  carrying  value  of  $6.8  million  (net  of  a  $1  million  individual  allowance).    The  realization  of  the 
previously recorded individual allowance was recognized as a mortgage write-off upon foreclosure.  The current year also had a 
$103,000 write-off related to a commercial loan, while the balance of write-offs in both years related to uninsured single family 
mortgages.   

Corporate  mortgage  arrears  were  $39  million  as  at  December  31,  2012,  up  from  $29  million  as  at  December  31,  2011.    The 
increase  from  the  prior year  includes  a  $13  million  increase  in  single  family  mortgage  arrears,  partially  offset  by a  $5  million 
decrease in construction loan arrears.  Securitized mortgage arrears of $24 million decreased significantly from $48 million as at 
December 31, 2011, partly due to a decrease in the total portfolio balance.  There were no other assets in arrears at year 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 %) 

As at December 31 

Corporate portfolio 
  Residential construction 
  Single family 
  Commercial 

Securitized portfolio 
  Single family 
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 

2012 

2011 

$ 

$ 

1,760 
6,856 
- 
8,616 

- 
8,616 

$ 

$ 

9,945 
3,759 
427 
14,131 

86 
14,217 

$  1,676,759 

$  2,139,367 

0.51% 
1.17% 

3,723 
713 
4,436 

$ 

$ 

0.67% 
2.24% 

2,919 
1,160 
4,079 

$ 

$ 

The  decrease  in  impaired  mortgages  during  2012  related  primarily  to  the  foreclosure  of  the  impaired  construction  loan  noted 
above.  This was partially offset by an increase in impaired corporate single family mortgages. 

Operating Expenses 

(in thousands) 
For the Years Ended December 31 

Salaries and benefits 
General and administrative 

2012 

3,953 
5,040 
8,993 

$ 

$ 

2011 

 3,234 
3,626 
6,860 

$ 

$ 

Operating expenses increased by $2.1 million from the prior year, primarily due to higher salaries and benefits from an increase 
in the number of employees and increased corporate expenses.  

Income Taxes 

(in thousands) 
For the Years Ended December 31 

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

2012 

(1,519) 
(3,736) 
(5,255) 

$ 

$ 

2011 

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

$ 

$ 

The recovery of current taxes in both years was primarily due to the payment of the higher than usual dividends on March 31, 
2011 and March 31, 2012 of $14.5 million and $10.1 million, respectively.  These dividends were deductible from 2010 and 2011 
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, these dividends 
were not deductible in the calculation of year-end current taxes payable for accounting purposes since they had not yet been paid 
as  of  that  date.    The  payment  of  these  dividends  during  the  first  quarters  of  2011  and  2012  decreased  current  taxes  payable 
significantly from the previous year end balances and, as a result of this decrease, created a recovery of current taxes. 

The substantial recovery of deferred taxes in 2012 was primarily due to the significant negative fair market value adjustment to 
derivative financial instruments during the year. 

MCAN’s taxable income was $21 million ($1.17 per share) in 2012 and $23 million ($1.42 per share) in 2011.  As a MIC, we 
typically pay out all of our taxable income to shareholders through dividends.     

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The  key  differences  between  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 MCAP for accounting and tax purposes.   

The  table  below  provides  a  reconciliation  between  net  income  for  accounting  purposes  and  taxable  income.    The  adjustments 
below represent the difference between the individual components for accounting and tax purposes. 

(in thousands)  
For the Years Ended December 31 

Net income for accounting purposes 
Adjustments: 
  Provision for (recovery of) income taxes 
  Equity income from MCAP 
  Provision for credit losses 
  Fair market value adjustment - derivative financial instruments 
  Capital gains 
  Amortization of upfront CMB costs 
  Securitization program cash outflows 
  Other items 
Taxable income 

Cash Flows  

2012 

2011 

$ 

21,493 

$ 

27,103 

(5,255) 
(6,739) 
1,627 
8,682 
(1,085) 
3,083 
(1,013) 
(275) 
20,518 

$ 

(2,255) 
(3,734) 
866 
1,123 
(1,438) 
3,159 
(1,320) 
(625) 
22,879 

$ 

Operating  activities  used  cash  flows  of  $444  million  in  2012  and  provided  $389  million  in  2011.  We  had  substantial  cash 
outflows in the current year from the repayment of financial liabilities from securitization, partially offset by net mortgage and 
term deposit inflows.  In the prior year, significant net term deposit and mortgage inflows contributed to the balance. 

Investing activities provided cash flows of $518 million in 2012 and used $429 million in 2011.  The current year net inflow was 
primarily due to the maturity of financial investments held as CMB reinvestment assets, while the prior year net outflow was a 
result of the acquisition of financial investments and short-term investments as CMB reinvestment assets. 

Financing  activities  used  cash  flows  of  $2  million  in  2012  and  provided  $5  million  in  2011.   Inflows  from  the  issuance  of 
common shares decreased in the current year, partially offset by a decrease in outflows from the payment of dividends. 

Summary of Three Year Results of Operations 

In  2010  financial  performance  was  solid,  with  earnings  per  share  of  $1.85.    Discount  income  and  income  related  to  the  CMB 
program  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  in  2011  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 2010. Equity income from MCAP was 
significantly higher in 2011 than in recent years. 

In 2012, earnings per share decreased to $1.22, primarily due to significant negative fair market value adjustments.  Income from 
the CMB program began to decline as a result of the maturity of certain CMB issuances.  Income from corporate assets increased 
in line with the portfolio size, while equity income from MCAP remained strong. 

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FINANCIAL POSITION 

Total  assets  were  $2.99  billion  as  at  December  31,  2012,  consisting  of  $951  million  of  corporate  assets  and  $2.04  billion  of 
securitization  assets.    Corporate  assets  increased  by  $197  million  during  2012,  which  included  increases  of  $99  million  in 
mortgages,  $73  million  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents  and  $21  million  in  our  equity  investment  in  MCAP.    The  decrease  in 
securitization  assets  was  a  result  of  the  maturity  of  certain  CMB  issuances  throughout  2012,  as  the  remaining  mortgages  and 
reinvestment assets were used to repay CMB financial liabilities from securitization at the time of maturity. 

Table 10: Assets 

(in thousands) 

As at December 31 

 Corporate Assets 
   Cash and cash equivalents  
   Marketable securities 
   Mortgages  
   Foreclosed real estate  
   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 

Corporate Assets 

2012 

2011 

$ 

123,825 
20,390 
739,812 
4,355 
18,067 
3,164 
36,386 
4,687 
950,686 

378,443 
936,947 
714,631 
4,666 
1,248 
  2,035,935 
$  2,986,621 

$ 

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 

Cash and cash equivalents, which include cash balances with banks and overnight term deposits, increased by $73 million during 
the  year.    These  investments  provide  liquidity  to  meet  maturing  term  deposit  and  new  mortgage  commitments  and  met  our 
liquidity requirements at December 31, 2012, as discussed in the “Liquidity” section.   

Marketable securities, consisting of corporate bonds, real estate investment trusts and exchange-traded funds, decreased by $10 
million  during  2012.    Marketable  securities  provide  MCAN  with  additional  liquidity  at  yields  in  excess  of  cash  and  cash 
equivalents.  

The  corporate  mortgage  portfolio  increased  by  $99  million  during  the  year,  which  included  increases  of  $91  million  in 
construction loans and $16 million in commercial loans and a decrease of $6 million in uninsured single family mortgages.  

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Figure 3:  Total Corporate Mortgage Portfolio (in thousands) 

 $800,000

 $700,000

 $600,000

 $500,000

 $400,000

 $300,000

 $200,000

 $100,000

 $-

2012
2011

TOTAL
$739,812
$640,351

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 continuted moderation in 
sales volumes in 2013. 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.   

The composition of our corporate mortgage portfolio is as follows: 

Figure 4: Corporate Mortgage Portfolio Composition by Product Type (in thousands) 

 $350,000

 $300,000

 $250,000

 $200,000

 $150,000

 $100,000

 $50,000

 $-

2012
2011

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Single family uninsured
$290,465
$296,695

(46.3%) 

(39.3%) 

Single family insured
$76,104
$77,558

(12.1%)

(10.3%) 

Construction
$299,348
$208,151

(40.4%) 

(32.6%) 

Commercial
$73,895
$57,947

(10.0%) 

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Figure 5: Corporate Mortgage Portfolio  
Geographic Distribution (2012) 

Figure 6: Corporate Mortgage Portfolio 
Geographic Distribution (2011) 

Other: 
13.4%

BC: 
15.5%

Ontario: 
44.5%

Other: 
11.6%

BC: 
17.8%

Ontario: 
39.6%

Alberta: 
26.6%

Alberta: 
31.0%

As at December 31, 2012, we held discounted mortgages with a net discount of $5.9 million (December 31, 2011 - $9.1 million).  
We  retain  50%  of  any  recoveries  of  that  amount,  and  we  pay  the  remaining  50%  to  MCAP.    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 2013 (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. 

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 
2011 

2012 

  Years Ended December 31 
2011

2012 

  $ 

32,679 
439 
104,800 
13,068 
  $  150,986 

  $ 

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

  $  141,457 
19,740 
330,454 
38,957 
  $  530,608 

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

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  $6  million  during  2012,  primarily  due  to  advances  on  a  commercial  real  estate  equity 
investment and the acquisition of a retained interest.  

Our equity investment in MCAP, in which we hold a 23.4% equity interest, increased by $21 million during 2012.  During the 
second quarter of 2012, we provided $14 million in additional capital to MCAP.  MCAP 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 
MCAP,  and  the  remainder  to  other  third  party  servicers.    As  at  December  31,  2012,  MCAP  had  $36  billion  of  assets  under 
administration.  

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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. The $33 million increase in short-term investments during 2012 related primarily 
to commercial paper held in trust as CMB reinvestment assets. 

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.  
The  $562  million  decrease  in  securitized  mortgages  is  a  result  of  the  repayment  of  securitized  mortgages  (and  subsequent 
reinvestment into short-term investments and financial investments) and the maturity of certain CMB issuances throughout 2012, 
as the remaining mortgages and reinvestment assets are used to repay CMB financial liabilities from securitization at the time of 
maturity. 

The composition of our securitized mortgage portfolio is as follows: 

Figure 7: Securitized Mortgage Portfolio Composition by Product Type (in thousands) 

$1,499,016 

$47,941 

$1,451,075

Commercial insured

Single family insured

$1,600,000

$1,400,000

$1,200,000

$1,000,000

$800,000

$600,000

$400,000

$200,000

$0

$936,947 

$47,734 

$889,213

2012

2011

Figure 8: Securitized Mortgage Portfolio  
  Geographic Distribution (2012) 

  Figure 9: Securitized Mortgage Portfolio   
 Geographic Distribution (2011) 

Other: 
13.9%

BC: 
14.2%

Alberta: 
23.7%

Other: 
12.2%

Ontario: 
48.2%

BC: 
14.5%

Alberta: 
23.3%

Ontario: 
50.0%

Financial investments consist of insured MBS held as reinvestment assets for the CMB program and a receivable associated with 
MCAN’s participation in the Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (“IMPP”).  For further information on the IMPP, refer to the 
“Securitization Programs” discussion.  Financial investments decreased by $565 million during 2012, consisting of a decrease of 
$558  million  in  insured  MBS  held  as  reinvestment  assets  and  a  $7  million  decrease  in  the  IMPP  receivable.    The  decrease  in 
insured  MBS  held  as  reinvestment  assets  was  primarily  due  to  the  maturity  of certain  CMB  issuances throughout  2012,  as  the 
remaining  mortgages  and  reinvestment  assets  were  used  to  repay  CMB  financial  liabilities  from  securitization  at  the  time  of 
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Derivative financial instruments at December 31, 2012 consisted of interest rate swaps relating to the CMB program.  We have 
entered into “pay-floating, receive-fixed” swaps to hedge against interest rate risk on reinvested CMB principal collections.  The 
decrease of $8.7 million to derivative financial instruments during 2012 consisted of net interest rate swap receipts of $7.4 million 
and an unrealized loss of $1.3 million. 

Table 12: Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

(in thousands) 

As at December 31 

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 

2012 

2011

$ 

777,077 
2,114 
1,842 
9,493 
790,526 

$ 

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

  2,015,046 
3,268 
  2,018,314 
  2,808,840 

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

155,005 
510 
19,985 
2,281 
177,781 
$  2,986,621 

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

Term deposit liabilities increased by $176 million during the year.  To fund our corporate operations, we issue term deposits that 
are  eligible  for  Canada  Deposit Insurance Corporation  (“CDIC”)  deposit  insurance.    We  do  not  use  capital  markets  (including 
asset-backed commercial paper) for liquidity. 

The decrease in financial liabilities from securitization related primarily to the maturity of $1.1 billion of CMB liabilities during 
2012.    In  addition,  there  was  a  partial  repayment  of  the  liability  associated  with  MCAN’s  participation  in  the  IMPP  (refer  to 
“Securitization Programs”  discussion)  during  the year.    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, 2012 mature as follows: 2013 - 
$1.1 billion, 2014 - $872 million, 2015 - $45 million.  

Share capital increased by $22 million during the year, which was primarily raised through the rights offering, in addition to the 
dividend reinvestment plan.  The rights offering raised net proceeds of $20 million, with 1.7 million new common shares issued.  
For further information on share capital, refer to Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements. 

Retained earnings decreased by $3.5 million, consisting of net income of $22 million less dividends of $25 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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SUMMARY OF FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS  

We reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 of $7.3 million ($0.40 per share), up from $5.2 million ($0.30 
per share) in the prior year.  

Table 13: Net Income for the Quarters Ended December 31 

(in thousands) 

2012 

2011 

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

Financial Expenses 
  Term deposit interest and expenses 
  Mortgage expenses  
  Provision for 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 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

10,006 
4,253 
677 
392 
198 
180 
15,706 

4,687 
948 
421 
6,056 

9,650 

3,099 
819 
478 
2,455 
6,851 

5,923 
91 
6,014 

837 
(2,115) 
(1,278) 

8,372 
2,470 
5,902 
(1,440) 
7,342 

0.40 
0.06 
0.28 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

8,845 
3,262 
689 
399 
81 
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 

Mortgage interest income increased by $1.2 million as a result of a $147 million increase in the average mortgage portfolio from 
$581 million to $728 million, partially offset by a 0.71% decrease in the average mortgage yield from 6.21% in 2011 to 5.50% in 
2012.  Mortgage  interest  income  includes  $19,000  (2011  -  $600,000)  of  discount  income  on  MCAN’s  acquired  mortgage 
portfolios, which contributed to the decrease in the mortgage yield over the prior year.   

Equity income from our ownership interest in MCAP increased by $1.0 million from 2011, primarily due to a significant volume 
of  mortgage  securitizations  in  the  current  year  and  increases  to  income  resulting  from  mortgages  measured  at  fair  value.    The 
prior year had significant gains from sales of mortgages.  

Fees  were  comparable  to  the  prior  year.  Fees  consist  of  fee  income  from  a  profit  sharing  arrangement  relating  to  mortgage 
portfolios acquired by MCAP of $107,000 (2011 - $85,000) and other mortgage fees of $570,000 (2011 - $602,000). 

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Marketable securities income was comparable to the prior year. The average balance decreased in the current year, however there 
was a recovery of $159,000 in the current year on the sale of a security that had previously been written down. 

Term deposit interest and expenses increased by $1.3 million in 2012, primarily due to a $184 million increase in the average 
outstanding balance from $547 million in 2011 to $731 million in 2012.  The average term deposit interest rate increased from 
2.42% in 2011 to 2.44% in 2012.   

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

Net Investment Income - Securitization Assets 

Mortgage interest income decreased by $1.6 million as a result of a $573 million decrease in the average mortgage portfolio from 
2011.   

Interest on financial investments decreased by $685,000 as a result of a decrease in the average portfolio from 2011. 

Interest on short-term investments increased by $245,000 in the current year as a result of an increase in the average portfolio 
from 2011. 

Other  securitization  income  decreased  by  $138,000.    Interest  rate  swap  receipts  decreased  by  $371,000,  while  we  earned 
$261,000  from  gains  of  sales  of  MBS  in  the  prior  year.    In  the  current  year,  we  earned  $615,000  of  refinancing  and  renewal 
gains.   

There  was  a  negative  fair  market  value  adjustment  to  derivative  financial  instruments  of  $2.1  million  (2011  -  negative  $3.2 
million) for the quarter relating to the CMB interest rate swaps.   

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, 2012 

(in thousands except %) 

Corporate 

Securitized 

Total  Corporate  Securitized 

Total 

Average Balance1 

Income/Expense 

Average Rate3 
  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 

  $  89,379 
- 
19,740 
    727,834 
- 
24,217 
3,397 
    864,567 
55,441 
  $  920,008 

 $ 

- 
757,653 
- 
- 
986,676 
836,755 
- 
   2,581,084 
7,293 
 $  2,588,377 

 $ 

89,379 
757,653 
19,740 
727,834 
986,676 
860,972 
3,397 
   3,445,651 
 62,734 
 $  3,508,385 

  $ 

180 
- 
392 
10,006 
- 
177 
21 
10,776 
- 
  $  10,776 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
819 
- 
- 
3,099 
819 
- 
4,737 
- 
4,737 

  $ 

180 
819 
392 
10,006 
3,099 
996 
21 
 15,513 
- 
  $  15,513 

0.80% 
- 
4.69% 
5.50% 
- 
5.80% 
2.45% 
5.02% 
- 
4.71% 

- 
1.49% 
- 
- 
3.72% 
1.67% 
- 
2.70% 
- 
2.67% 

  $  731,117 

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

- 
28,075 
- 

  $  759,192 

 $ 

- 

 $ 

731,117 

  $ 

4,687 

  $ 

- 

  $ 

4,887 

2.44% 

- 

   2,569,614 
4,213 
- 

   2,569,614 
32,288 
175,366 

- 
- 
- 

5,923 
- 
- 

5,923 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

3.37% 
- 
- 

 $  2,573,827 

 $  3,508,385 

  $ 

4,687 

  $ 

5,923 

  $  10,810 

2.44% 

3.37% 

Net Interest Income2 

  $ 

6,089 

  $ 

(1,186)     

Spread of Mortgages (Corporate Portfolio) over Term Deposits 

3.06% 

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 MCAP, other securitization income, fee income, 
mortgage expenses and provision for credit losses. 

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3The  average  rate  as  presented  may  not  necessarily  be  equal  to  “Income/Expense”  divided  by  “Average  Balance”,  as  non-
recurring items are excluded from the calculation of the average rate. 

The income/expense associated with the securitized assets and liabilities in the tables above represents MCAN’s 30% weighted 
average share of CMB program economics. 

Although net interest income from securitization assets and liabilities shown above is presented as a negative amount, net interest 
income from securitization assets 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 receipt income was $1.9 million in the fourth 
quarter of 2012. 

Table 15: Net Interest Income - For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2011 

(in thousands except %) 

Corporate 

Securitized 

Total  Corporate  Securitized 

Total 

Average Balance1 

Income/Expense 

Average Rate3 
  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% 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  
Term deposits 

  $  546,863 

 $ 

- 

 $ 

546,863 

  $ 

3,424 

  $ 

- 

  $ 

3,424 

2.42%

- 

Financial liabilities from  
   securitization 
Other liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and  
   shareholders’ equity 

Net Interest Income2 

- 
14,678 
- 

   3,111,397 
6,315 
- 

   3,111,397 
 20,993 
157,830 

-  

- 
- 
- 

7,448 
- 
- 

7,448 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

3.63% 
- 
- 

  $  561,541 

 $  3,117,712 

 $  3,837,083 

  $ 

3,424 

  $ 

7,448 

  $  10,872 

2.42% 

3.63% 

  $ 

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 MCAP, other securitization income, fee income, 
mortgage expenses and provision for credit losses. 

3The  average  rate  as  presented  may  not  necessarily  be  equal  to  “Income/Expense”  divided  by  “Average  Balance”,  as  non-
recurring items are excluded from the calculation of the average rate. 

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 securitization assets and liabilities shown above is presented as a negative amount, net interest 
income from securitization assets 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 $2.3 million in the fourth quarter 
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Table 16: Interest Income and Average Rate by Mortgage Portfolio (Corporate) 

For the Quarters Ended  

(in thousands except %) 

December 31, 2012 
Interest 
Income 

Average 
Rate2 

Average 
Assets1 

December 31, 2011 
Interest 
Income 

Average 
Rate2 

Average 
Assets1 

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

  $ 351,602 

  $ 

4,573  

5.02% 

  $ 304,932  

  $ 

 4,712 

6.29% 

    311,188 
65,044 
  $ 727,834 

4,449 
984 
  $  10,006 

6.00% 
5.77% 
 5.50% 

    235,122 
40,790 
  $ 580,844 

  $ 

3,642 
491 
8,845 

6.33% 
4.88% 
 6.21% 

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. 

2The average rate as presented may not necessarily be equal to “Income/Expense” divided by “Average Assets”, as non-recurring 
items are excluded from the calculation of the average rate. 

Table 17: Provisions for Credit Losses and Write-Offs 

(in thousands except basis points) 

For the Quarters Ended December 31 

2012 

2011 

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

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

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

145 
(150) 
116 
111 

24 
119 
171 
314 
(4) 
310 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

(138) 
- 
58 
(80) 

119 
147 
197 
463 
5 
468 

Total provision for credit losses 

  $ 

421 

  $ 

388 

Corporate mortgage portfolio data: 
Provision for 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 

  $ 
  $ 

425 
83 
4.6 

  $ 
  $ 

383 
2 
0.1 

2012 

1,011 
1,459 
2,470 

$ 

$ 

2011 

882 
887 
1,769 

$ 

$ 

Operating expenses increased by $701,000 as a result of higher salaries and benefits from an increase in the number of employees 
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Income Taxes 

(in thousands) 
For the Quarters Ended December 31 

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

2012 

2011 

$ 

$ 

(1,604) 
164 
(1,440) 

$ 

$ 

1,612 
(1,606)
6 

The current tax (recovery) provision in the respective years was consistent with the (deficiency) excess of taxable income versus 
dividends paid.  The provision for deferred taxes in the current year related to our equity investment in MCAP, while the recovery 
of deferred taxes in the prior year related to 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 

  Q1/12 

  Q2/12 

  Q3/12 

  Q4/12 

   Q1/11 

  Q2/11 

   Q3/11       Q4/11 

  $  5,616  

  $  9,997 

 $ 

5,872  

 $ 

9,650  

  $  5,308  

  $  6,165  

  $  5,420 

  $  8,757 

1,026  

457 

458  

837  

1,469  

1,844  

1,086 

1,431 

(3,238) 

(1,460) 

(1,869)  

(2,115)  

(3,238) 

1,722  

4,934 

(3,190) 

(2,212) 

(1,003) 

(1,411)  

(1,278)  

(1,769) 

3,566  

6,020 

 (1,759) 

3,404  
2,141  

8,994 
2,351 

      4,461  
2,031  

      8,372  
2,470  

3,539  
1,672  

9,731  
1,793  

    11,440 
1,626 

6,998 
1,769 

1,263  

6,643 

2,430  

5,902  

1,867  

7,938  

9,814 

5,229 

(3,104) 
  $  4,367 

323 
  $  6,320 

(1,034)  
 $   3,464  

(1,440)  
 $   7,342  

(5,222) 
  $  7,089 

733  
  $  7,205  

2,228 
  $  7,586 

6  
  $  5,223  

  $ 

0.26 

  $ 

0.37 

 $   

0.19  

 $   

0.40  

  $ 

0.49  

  $ 

0.44 

  $ 

0.45 

  $ 

0.30  

Taxable income 
Taxable income per share 

  $  6,116 
0.36 
  $ 

  $  8,150 
0.48 
  $ 

 $     4,809  
0.27  
 $  

 $     1,443  
0.06  
 $  

  $  4,389  
0.30 
  $ 

  $  5,532  
0.34 
  $ 

  $  4,495 
0.27 
  $ 

  $  8,463 
0.51 
  $ 

Dividends per share 
Regular 
Extra 
Total 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27  
0.33 
 0.60 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
- 
0.27 

 $   

 $ 

0.27  
-  
0.27 

 $   

 $ 

0.28  
-  
0.28 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
0.73  
1.00  

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
- 
0.27 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
- 
0.27 

  $ 

  $ 

0.27 
- 
0.27 

Net investment income from our corporate portfolio has been stable and consistent for the past eight quarters.  The fourth quarters 
of 2011 and 2012 and the second quarter of 2012 were higher than usual as a result of significant equity income from MCAP. 

Net investment income before fair market value adjustments from our securitization portfolio declined during 2012 as a result of 
the maturity of CMB issuances during the year.  The fair market value adjustment is driven by changes in the forward interest rate 
curve and accordingly may be volatile. 

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  

We participate in the National Housing Act (“NHA”) MBS program, which involves the securitization of insured mortgages to 
create  MBS.    Pursuant  to  the  NHA  MBS  program,  investors  of  MBS  receive  monthly  cash  flows  consisting  of  interest  and 
scheduled and unscheduled principal payments.  CMHC makes principal and interest payments in the event of any NHA MBS 
default by the issuer, thus fulfilling the timely payment obligation to investors.  To date, we have sold MBS as part of the CMB 
program, the IMPP and a market MBS program, which are discussed below. 

CMB Program 

We participate in the CMB program, which involves the sale of MBS to the Canada Housing Trust (“CHT”).  On the sale of MBS 
to  CHT,  we  receive  proceeds  for  the  sale,  incur  a  liability  in  the  amount  of  such  proceeds  received  and  are  obligated  to  pay 
interest on this liability, which does not amortize over the term of the issuance and is payable in full at maturity.  The securitized 
mortgages and reinvestment assets are held as collateral against the CMB liabilities.  During 2012, we repaid $1.1 billion of CMB 
issuance liabilities at their scheduled maturities, which represented MCAN’s first CMB liability repayments to date.  As CMB 
issuance  liabilities  continue  to  mature,  we  expect  net  investment  income  from  securitization  assets  prior  to  fair  market  value 
adjustments to decrease.     

Over the term of a CMB issuance, we are entitled to interest income received from the securitized mortgages.  As the securitized 
mortgages repay, we reinvest the collected principal in certain permitted investments and are also entitled to interest income from 
the reinvested assets.  We also recognize servicing expenses on the mortgages and pay certain upfront costs.    

We participate in the CMB program with MCAP.  We participate 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, 2012 was 
30%  (December  31,  2011  -  28%).    MCAP  has  indemnified  MCAN  for  the  remaining  70%  of  CMB  program  obligations 
(December 31, 2011 - 72%).   

The sales of MBS to CHT failed to meet derecognition criteria, since we did not transfer substantially all risks and rewards on 
sale.  The primary risk retained was mortgage prepayment risk, while the primary reward retained was the excess of mortgage 
interest income and reinvestment asset interest over securitization liability interest.  Interest rate risk is largely mitigated by the 
interest rate swaps discussed below, and credit risk is minimal as all mortgages securitized through the NHA MBS program are 
insured.  We accounted for these transactions as collateralized borrowings and recorded cash received as a financial liability from 
securitization. 

As a result of the failure to meet derecognition criteria on the sale of the securitized mortgages to CHT, we recognize 100% of the 
mortgages,  reinvestment  assets  and  securitization  liabilities  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  until  the  maturity  of  a  CMB 
issuance.    We  recognize  our  30%  share  of  mortgage  interest  income,  principal  reinvestment  income,  interest  expense  on  the 
securitization liabilities 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 volatility to the consolidated statements of income since there is no offset to fair value changes in the 
interest rate swaps. 

In  March  2010, OSFI  released  a  final  advisory with  respect  to  the  impact  of  IFRS  rules  regarding  securitization  on  regulatory 
capital ratios, which 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 market MBS 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 
alternative structures and arrangements that may permit our continued participation in the CMB program. 

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Other MBS Programs 

Insured Mortgage Purchase Program 

We participated in the IMPP, which involved the sale of MBS to CMHC by MCAN.  Although we have no continuing economic 
involvement in the IMPP, we earned an up-front fee for our participation.  We participated in the IMPP on behalf of MCAP, who 
is entitled to 100% of the ongoing economics and cash flows of the IMPP.   

We purchased certain mortgages from MCAP that were subsequently securitized into MBS as part of the IMPP.  These mortgage 
sales from MCAP to MCAN failed to meet derecognition criteria, since MCAP retained substantially all risks and rewards as part 
of  the  aforementioned  entitlement  to  all  economics  and  cash  flows.    As  a  result  of  this,  at  the  time  of  sale  we  recognized  a 
corresponding  financial  investment  (representing  a  receivable  from  MCAP)  and  financial  liability  from  securitization 
(representing the  securitization proceeds  received  from  CMHC).   We are  the  counterparty  for  the  ongoing  cash flows  between 
MCAP and CMHC in its role as the IMPP counterparty.   

Similar  to  the  CMB  program,  we  have  no  direct  obligations  relating  to  the  renewals  or  refinances  of  the  underlying  IMPP 
mortgages.  As the originator and servicer of these mortgages, MCAP has control over the direction of the renewed or refinanced 
mortgages.  We do not have the right to create new MBS with these matured mortgages upon renewal, early renewal or refinance, 
however they may potentially be used to create new MBS as part of the market MBS program that we initiated in 2011 discussed 
below.  Since the inception of the market MBS program, 0.2% ($524,000) of mortgages in new MBS pool issuances through this 
program have been renewed or refinanced mortgages from the IMPP.  We do not rely on renewed or refinanced mortgages from 
the IMPP to create new MBS pools that are sold through the market MBS program. 

Market MBS Program 

In 2011, we commenced the market MBS program, under which we sell MBS into the market and the net economics and cash 
flows from the underlying mortgages (“interest-only strips”) to a third party.  To date, all interest-only strip sales have been made 
to MCAP.  We met derecognition criteria on the sale of the mortgages (i.e. upon creation of MBS and subsequent sales of MBS 
and interest-only strips to third parties) since we transferred substantially all risks and rewards on sale, and accordingly they were 
removed from the consolidated balance sheet at that time.  The primary risk associated with the market MBS program is liquidity 
risk, specifically the obligation to fund 100% of any cash shortfall related to the Timely Payment Guarantee (discussed below) as 
part  of  the  market  MBS  program.    The  primary  reward  associated  with  the  market  MBS  program  is  the  excess  of  mortgage 
interest income over MBS interest.  The risks and rewards are both transferred to the purchaser of the interest-only strips pursuant 
to contractual agreements entered into with such purchaser. 

In 2012, we recognized $978,000 of income (2011 - $261,000) related to the sale of MBS and the interest-only strips associated 
with the underlying mortgages.  We have no continuing economic involvement with the MBS and the interest-only strips on the 
underlying mortgages.  We only earn income from this program at the time of sale of the MBS and interest-only strips. 

The market MBS program has provided MCAN with an opportunistic source of income.  To December 31, 2012, we have not 
been  required to  include  the  securitized  mortgages  in  the calculation  of  our  regulatory assets,  nor  have  we  had  to  allocate  any 
regulatory capital to this program.  Our ability to continue to generate future income under this MBS program is dependent upon 
our  ability  to acquire  insured  mortgages  from  MCAP  or  other  mortgage  originators  as  well as  our  ability  to  sell  the  MBS  and 
interest-only strips on a profitable basis.  

Recently  announced  regulatory  changes  that  impact  the  Canadian  mortgage  market  and  potential  interpretations  being  sought 
under  existing  guidance  in  respect  of  the  capital  treatment  of  securitization  of  mortgages  may  impact  the  extent  of  MCAN’s 
participation  in  the  securitization  of  mortgages  and  its  earnings  from  that  business.  We  will  continue  to  identify  and  assess 
alternatives and opportunities in this line of business in order to maximize returns for our shareholders. 

Timely Payment Guarantee 

Consistent  with  all  issuers  of  MBS,  we  are  required  to  remit  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, any outstanding principal must be paid to the MBS investors.   

If  mortgage  payments  have  not  been  collected  from  mortgagors  or  mortgagors  are  unable  to  renew  their  mortgages  at  their 
scheduled maturity, we will be required to use our own financial resources to fund our pro-rata share of these obligations until 
mortgage  arrears  are  collected  or  proceeds  are  received  from  the  mortgage  insurers  following  the  sale  of  the  mortgaged 
properties.   

CMB Program 

As  part  of  the  CMB  program,  MCAP  is  responsible  for  its  pro-rata  share  of  the  Timely  Payment  Guarantee  obligations  noted 
above based on its contracted economic participation.  If MCAP is not able to provide funds to cover any cash shortfalls, we will 
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proceeds are received from the mortgage insurers following the sale of the mortgaged properties.  To date, we have not had to use 
our own financial resources to fund any CMB program cash shortfalls from MCAP.  

Insured Mortgage Purchase Program 

As part of the IMPP, MCAP is obligated to fund 100% of any cash shortfalls associated with the Timely Payment Guarantee as 
noted above.  If MCAP is not able to provide funds to cover any cash shortfalls, we will be required to use our own financial 
resources  to  fund  its  100%  share  of  this  obligation  until  mortgage  arrears  are  collected  or  proceeds  are  received  from  the 
mortgage insurers following the sale of the mortgaged properties.  To date, we have not had to use our own financial resources to 
fund any IMPP cash shortfalls from MCAP. 

Market MBS Program 

As  part  of  the  market  MBS  program,  the  purchaser  of  the  interest-only  strip  is  obligated  to  fund  100%  of  any  cash  shortfalls 
associated with the Timely Payment Guarantee as noted above.  If the interest-only strip purchaser is not able to provide funds to 
cover any cash shortfalls, we will be required to use our own financial resources to fund its 100% share of this obligation until 
mortgage  arrears  are  collected  or  proceeds  are  received  from  the  mortgage  insurers  following  the  sale  of  the  mortgaged 
properties.  To date, we have not had to use our own financial resources to fund any market MBS program cash shortfalls from 
interest-only strip purchasers. 

DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE 

Our authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares with no par value.  At December 31, 2012, there 
were  18,728,500  common  shares  outstanding.    At  March  26,  2013,  there  were  18,766,567  common  shares  outstanding.    For 
additional information related to share capital, refer to Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements.  

RIGHTS OFFERING 

We successfully completed a rights offering that expired on August 22, 2012.  The rights offering was fully subscribed and raised 
net  proceeds  of  $20  million,  with  1,699,157  new  common  shares  issued.    This  resulted  in  additional  asset  capacity  of  $115 
million based on our target assets to capital ratio of 5.75 as measured on a tax basis. 

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.  These 
dividends  are  taxable  in  the  shareholders’  hands  as  interest  income.    In  addition,  as  a  MIC,  we  can  pay  certain  capital  gains 
dividends which are taxed as capital gains in the shareholders’ hands.  We intend to continue to declare dividends on a quarterly 
basis.  

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

Table 19: Dividends 

Fiscal Period 

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

Taxable Dividends 
Capital Gains Dividends  

2012 

$  0.27 
0.33 
0.27 
0.27 
0.28 
$  1.42 

$  1.37 
0.05 
$  1.42 

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 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared a first quarter dividend of $0.31 per share to be paid March 28, 
2013 to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2013.  The dividend comprises the regular quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share 
and  a  $0.03  per  share  extra  dividend,  and  consists  of  a  $nil  per  share  capital  gains  component  and  a  $0.31  per  share  taxable 
component.   

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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, 2012, outstanding commitments for future fundings of 
mortgages intended for our corporate portfolio were $248 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  MCAP  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, 2012 

Term deposits 
Operating lease 
Mortgage fundings 
CMB obligations 

Less than 
one year 

One to 
five years 

Over five 
years 

Total 

  $ 

  $ 

467,957 
277 
198,336 
473 
667,043 

  $ 

  $ 

309,120 
205 
49,251 
201 
358,777 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

  $ 

777,077 
482 
247,587 
674 
  $  1,025,820 

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES 

In 2012, we purchased certain corporate services from MCAP in the amount of $566,000 (2011 - $497,000).  We also purchased 
certain mortgage origination and administration services from MCAP in the amount of $2.8 million (2011 - $2.9 million).  During 
2012,  we  received  $3.0  million  of  mortgage  fees  from  MCAP  (2011  -  $2.2  million).  The  fees  received  from  MCAP  include 
commitment, extension, renewal, and letter of credit fees. We use MCAP systems, including networks, subsystems and general 
ledger. We also receive technology support from MCAP. 

In 2012, we paid fees in the amount of $1.7 million to MCAP relating to a profit sharing arrangement on a portfolio of discounted 
mortgages  (2011  -  $2.7  million).  We  received  $190,000  of  fees  from  MCAP  relating  to  a  profit  sharing  arrangement  on  a 
portfolio of discounted mortgages (2011 - $303,000). 

In 2012, we earned $978,000 from the sale of interest-only strips to MCAP (2011 - $261,000), discussed above in “Securitization 
Programs.”  

We have established an Executive Share Purchase Plan (the “Share Purchase Plan”) whereby the Board can approve loans to key 
personnel  for  the  purpose  of  purchasing  MCAN’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 2012, MCAN advanced $305,000 of new 
loans  under  the  Share  Purchase  Plan  (2011  -  $299,000).    As  at  December  31,  2012,  $1.9  million  of  loans  were  outstanding 
(December 31, 2011 - $1.8 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 MCAN. 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  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, 2012, 20,000 units had vested (December 31, 2011 - 10,000).  

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,  2012  related  to  the  DSU  Plan  was  $137,000  (2011  -  $181,000).    As  at 
December 31, 2012, the accrued DSU Plan liability was $446,000 (December 31, 2011 - $309,000), included in accounts payable 
and accrued liabilities.  

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 

On March 26, 2013, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) to acquire all of the 
issued and outstanding shares of Xceed for $1.75 per share, for a total consideration of approximately $53.0 million.  Xceed is a 
specialized,  single  family  insured  and  uninsured  residential  mortgage  lender,  focused  primarily  on  the  insured  area  of  the 
mortgage market and, in recent years, has been focused on winding down its legacy securitization portfolio.  The transaction is 
expected  to  be  funded  with  a  combination  of  cash  and  common  shares  of  MCAN,  and  will  be  effected  pursuant  to  a  plan  of 
arrangement under Section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). 

Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, Xceed shareholders will, for each share held, receive at their election, subject to 
adjustment:  (i)  0.118  Common  Shares  or  (ii)  $1.75  in  cash,  or  a  combination thereof,  subject  to  a  maximum  of  approximately 
$30.3  million  in  aggregate  cash  being  paid.  Assuming  the  maximum  cash  consideration  is  elected  to  be  received  by  Xceed 
shareholders,  upon  completion  of  the  transaction,  existing  Xceed  shareholders  will  own  approximately  7.54%  of  MCAN  on  a 
fully diluted basis.   

The expected timing and completion of the proposed acquisition is subject to Xceed shareholder approval, court and regulatory 
approvals, and other closing conditions.  Xceed shareholders are expected to vote on the transaction at the end of May 2013.  If 
all necessary approvals are obtained, we expect to complete the proposed transaction on or about June 24, 2013.  The terms and 
conditions of the Arrangement Agreement will be summarized in Xceed’s management information circular and proxy circular 
delivered  to  Xceed  shareholders.  The  Arrangement  Agreement  will  be  available  under  MCAN’s  profile  on  SEDAR  at 
www.sedar.com.  

Assuming all necessary approvals are obtained and the transaction is completed, the acquisition of Xceed is expected to provide 
multiple benefits to MCAN, including: (i) an established mortgage origination and underwriting platform from which to deliver 
incremental asset growth and potential for increased income; (ii) new equity on a cost effective basis which will provide MCAN 
with  the  capacity  to  achieve  its  growth  objectives;  (iii)  opportunities  for  long-term  and  sustainable  earnings  derived  from  a 
combination of Xceed’s CMHC origination and underwriting capabilities and MCAN’s existing operations and superior access to 
capital; (iii) the ability to further lever MCAN’s single family residential capabilities; (iv) support for MCAN’s existing growth 
plans  through  Xceed’s  origination  and  underwriting  infrastructure  and  technology  capabilities;  (v)  enhanced  portfolio 
management  resulting  from  Xceed’s  database  management  and  reporting  capabilities;  and  (vi)  CMHC  approved  lender  status 
(subject to regulatory approval) which will provide MCAN with the opportunity to expand the scope of its operations.    

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.    Securitization  assets  and  liabilities  are  both  excluded  from  the 
calculation of the Tax Act ratio. 

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%.   

Assets securitized through the CMB program prior to June 30, 2010 are excluded from the calculation of regulatory ratios. 

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Our Tax Act and regulatory ratios are as follows:  

Table 21: Regulatory Capital  

(amounts in thousands, except %) 

As at December 31 

Tax Act Ratios 

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 

2012 

2011 

  $ 

953,235 
168,477 
5.66 
4.66 

  $ 

766,065 
156,116 
4.91 
3.91 

  $ 

155,005 
510 
19,985 
(229) 
175,271 

1,032 
(229) 
803 

  $ 

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

560 
(229) 
331 

  $ 

176,074 

  $ 

156,920 

  $  1,002,759 
806,140 
  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

818,112 
704,954 

21.74% 
21.84% 
5.70 

22.21% 
22.26% 
5.21 

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 MCAN 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 all 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”) has issued a revised capital framework referred to as Basel III.  The Basel III rules will be phased in from 
2013  to  2019.    In  December  2012,  OSFI  released  its  final  Capital  Adequacy  Requirements  (“CAR”)  guideline  to  reflect  (and 
require Canadian financial institutions to adhere to) certain changes to the global capital rules represented by Basel III.   
Of particular relevance to the Company, under the CAR guideline: 

  OSFI  requires  all  federally  regulated  financial  institutions  to  meet  the  minimum  Common  Equity  Tier  1  (“CET  1”), 
Total Tier 1 and Total Capital requirements set out therein.  In 2013, those minimum capital ratios are 3.5% for CET 1, 
4.5% for Total Tier 1 and 8% for Total Capital and by 2015 those minimum capital ratios increase to 4.5%, 6% and 8%, 
respectively  (with  the  phase-in  of  certain  regulatory  adjustments  and  phase-out  of  non-qualifying  capital  instruments 
over a 10 year horizon).  Those regulatory adjustments include the deduction of certain non-significant investments in 
the  capital  of  banking,  financial and  insurance entities  above a certain  threshold.    Those adjustments  are  expected  to 
impact the Company’s capital calculations and, in particular, the inclusion of its equity investment in MCAP in such 
calculations. 

  Capital, for purposes of the assets-to-capital multiple, can be calculated on the transitional basis (phasing-in regulatory 
adjustments  between  2013  and  2018  and  phasing-out  non-qualifying  capital  instruments  over  a  10  year  horizon 
commencing in 2013).  As at December 31, 2012, we did not have any non-qualifying capital instruments. 

  Commencing  in  2016,  OSFI  will  also  require  all  federally  regulated  financial  institutions  to  maintain  a  capital 

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 

In  addition  to  the  minimum  capital  requirements  and  capital  conservation  buffer  to  be  maintained  by  all  federally 
requlated institutions, OSFI expects all such institutions to attain target capital ratios equal to or greater than the 2019 
minimum capital ratios and the 2019 capital conservation buffer well in advance of the phase-in period.  Accordingly, 
OSFI expects all such institutions to achieve a CET 1 ratio of 7% by the first quarter of 2013, and a Total Tier 1 ratio of 
8.5% and a Total Capital ratio of 10.5% by the first quarter of 2014 (in each case, calculated on an “all in” basis giving 
effect to all regulatory adjustments that will be required by 2019 and including the 2019 capital conservation buffer).  
Failure to achieve such targets will serve as triggers for supervisory intervention. 

We  expect  to  be  able  to  meet  OSFI’s  requirements  and  expectations  under  the  CAR  guideline  without  materially  adversely 
affecting the Company’s business plan. 

We  maintain  prudent  capital  planning  practices  to  ensure  that  we  are  adequately  capitalized  and  continue  to  satisfy  minimum 
standards and internal targets.  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.   In  addition,  we 
perform stress testing on our internal forecasts for capital adequacy on a quarterly basis and the results of such testing are reported 
to  the  Board.    Based  on  our  2012  ICAAP  and  recent  quarters’  stress  testing,  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  Risk  Committee  of  the  Board 
(“RCB”) on a quarterly basis.  The table below shows the composition of our liquidity ratios over the last two years. 

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Table 22: Liquidity Ratios 

(in thousands except %) 

As at December 31 

Tier 1 liquidity  
   Cash and cash equivalents 

Tier 2 liquidity 
   Marketable securities 
   Eligible mortgage-backed securities 

Tier 3 liquidity 
  CMHC-insured 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 

2012 

2011 

$  123,825 

$ 

51,309 

20,390 
7,137 
27,527 

19,458 

30,149 
- 
30,149 

19,001 

$  170,810 

$  100,459 

$  141,958 

$ 

88,953 

107% 
120% 

92% 
113% 

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. 

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 damage to our 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 counter 
party 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.   

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Reputational Risk 

Reputational risk is the exposure to negative consequences from the occurrence of other risks.  The loss of reputation can greatly 
affect  shareholder  value.    Reputation  refers  to  the  perception  of  the  Company  by  various  stakeholders,  including  investors, 
customers,  employees,  service  providers  and  regulators.    Perceptions  may  be  impacted  by  various  events  including  financial 
performance, specific adverse occurrences, unfavourable media coverage and changes or actions of the Company’s leadership. 

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.  

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 32 to the consolidated financial statements. 

Economic Conditions  

The Canadian economy experienced a slowdown in growth and employment levels in 2012, however it is expected to normalize 
in 2013.  Low interest rates continue to support housing markets, however regulatory changes which occurred in the latter half of 
2012 appear to have had a negative impact on housing markets. We expect to see a decline in housing activity (new home sales 
and re-sales) in the first half of 2013.  Although fundamentals within the economy are expected to improve in the second half of 
2013, we do not believe that the improvement will be sufficient to avoid an overall decline in housing activity in 2013. 

Interest rates are expected to remain low throughout 2013, however a decline in general economic conditions may result in an 
increase  in  default  rates  within  the  mortgage  market.    This  potential  decline  in  credit  quality  of  borrowers  and  our  mortgage 
portfolio may negatively impact our net income. 

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 
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.  

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. 

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Outsourcing Risk 

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

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.   

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 IFRS, 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. 

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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  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”)  which  is  comprised  of  management  and  a  formal  quarterly  review 
involving the RCB.  A Dashboard Report, which identifies, assesses, ranks and provides trending analysis on all material risks to 
the  Company,  is  provided  to  the  RCB  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 our risk appetite, which is approved by the Board at least annually, 
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 
quarterly market reports provided to the RCB.  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 
market values for single family mortgages, with independent assessments of value obtained as individual mortgages exceed 90 
days in arrears. 

We assign 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  Gross  Domestic  Product,  employment, 
housing market conditions as well as the current position in the economic cycle. 

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, 2012, we had recorded $713,000 (December 31, 2011 - $1.2 million) of individual allowances on our mortgage 
portfolio (refer to Note 9 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 RCB 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 
CMHC-insured  single  family  mortgages)  of  at  least  100%  of  term  deposits  maturing  within  100  days.    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 

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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.  

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 as they come due.  

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  RCB.    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 120% of term deposits maturing within 100 days at December 31, 2012.  For further details on our liquid assets 
and our ability to meet liability obligations, refer to Note 32 to the consolidated financial statements. 

We have established and maintain liquidity policies and procedures 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. 

Table 23: Liquidity Analysis 

(in thousands) 

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

Uses of liquidity 
Term deposits 
Other liabilities 

  Within 
  3 Months 

  3 Months 
  To 1 Year 

1 to 5 
Years 

Over 5 
Years 

  December 31 
2012 

December 31 
2011 

  $  123,825 
- 
    119,985 
- 
565 
19 
 244,394 

  $ 

-  $ 
- 
307,611 
- 
2,480 
- 
310,091 

    230,981 
 9,493 
    240,474 

236,976 
- 
236,976 

- 
7,092 
302,307 
- 
779 
1,240 
311,418 

309,120 
- 
309,120 

  $ 

- 
13,298 
 9,909 
4,355 
14,243 
1,905 
43,710 

$  123,825 
20,390 
 739,812 
4,355 
18,067 
3,164 
909,613 

$ 

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

- 
- 
- 

777,077 
9,493 
786,570 

601,577 
7,943 
609,520 

Net liquidity surplus (deficit) 

  $ 

 3,920 

  $ 

73,115  $ 

2,298 

  $ 

43,710 

$   123,043 

$   127,852  

Off-Balance Sheet  
Unfunded mortgage commitments 

  $  124,459 

  $ 

73,877  $ 

49,251 

  $ 

- 

$  247,587 

$  296,666 

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 and procedures, 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 RCB 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. 

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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 at least annually.  
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. 

General Litigation 

In the ordinary course of business, MCAN and its service providers (including MCAP), their subsidiaries and related parties may 
from  time  to  time  be  party  to  legal  proceedings  that  may  result  in  unplanned  payments  to  third  parties.    To  the  best  of  our 
knowledge, MCAN management does not expect the outcome of any of these proceedings to have a material adverse effect on 
the consolidated financial position or results of operations of MCAN. Currently, MCAP is one of several parties to a claim in 
respect of a development project in Alberta. Although a summary judgment in MCAP’s favour was rendered at trial, the Alberta 
Court  of  Appeal  overturned  the  summary  judgment  in  part  and  has  directed  that  certain  aspects  of  the  claim  be  allowed  to 
proceed  to  trial.  MCAN  management  does  not  believe  that  the  claim  has  any  merit  and  believes  the  claim  will  ultimately  be 
unsuccessful.  In  any  event,  management  of  MCAN  believes  that  any  monetary  damages  against  MCAP  would  not  have  a 
material financial impact on MCAN. 

PEOPLE 

As at December 31, 2012, we had 23 employees. 

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.   

INTERNAL AUDIT  

The Internal Audit function, consisting of the Chief Audit Officer, 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 the 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  MCAN.    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 
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manage interest rate risk as discussed above in the “Securitization Programs” section.  Hedge accounting is optional, and where it 
can be applied, it requires MCAN 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,  2012,  we  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, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 22 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 
economic conditions.  

We believe that we have established adequate provisioning rates given the current economic concerns.  Our current provisioning 
rates  consider  the  impact  of  a  decline  in  real  estate  values  and  anticipated  default/loss  percentages  that  are  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 and 12 to the 
consolidated financial statements.    

Discount Income Recognition 

We 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 19 to the consolidated 
financial statements.  We will continue to proactively monitor the appropriateness of our position on a quarterly basis. 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

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 - 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.  This standard is effective for periods beginning on or after 
January 1, 2013.  Retrospective application will be required.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have 
a material impact on its results as well as to the presentation of the Company’s financial statements. 

IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Amendments to IAS 32).  

These  amendments  clarify  the  offsetting  criteria  in  IAS  32  to  address  inconsistencies  in  their  application.  These  amendments 
clarify  that  an  entity  currently  has  a  legally  enforceable  right  to  set-off  if  that  right  is  not  contingent  on  a  future  event  and 
enforceable  both  in  the  normal  course  of  business  and  in  the  event  of  default,  insolvency  or  bankruptcy  of  the  entity  and  all 
counterparties.  The  amendment  also  clarifies  the  application  of  the  IAS  32  offsetting  criteria  to  settlement  systems.  This 
amendment will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The Company is in the process of assessing 
the impact of adopting this amendment. 

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 does not anticipate any material 
changes to the financial position or operating results upon adoption of IFRS 10. 

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  does  not  expect  the 
adoption of this standard to result in material changes to the presentation of the Company’s financial statements. 

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 does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its results. 

IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements 

This standard has a number of amendments regarding financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements. This standard 
is effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to 
result in material changes to the presentation of the Company’s financial statements. 

IAS 19, Revised Employee Benefits 

This standard prescribes the accounting and disclosure requirements for employee benefits. This standard shall be applied by an 
employer in accounting for all employee benefits, except those to which IFRS 2, Share-based Payment, applies. This standard is 
effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to 
have a material impact on its results as well as to the presentation of the Company’s financial statements. 

IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures 

This amendment prescribes the accounting for investments in associates and to set out the requirements for the application of the 
equity method when accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures. This standard shall be applied by all entities that 
are  investors  with  joint  control  of,  or  significant  influence  over,  an  investee.  This  standard  is  effective  for  annual  periods 
beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on 
its results. 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS / 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

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,  2012,  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, 2012.   

Ernst & Young LLP, our Independent Registered Chartered Accountants, have audited our consolidated financial statements for 
the year ended December 31, 2012. 

Changes in ICFR 

There were no changes in our ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31, 2012 
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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2012 A

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2012 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

Independent auditors’ report  

To the Shareholders of MCAN Mortgage Corporation 

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  of  MCAN  Mortgage  Corporation,  which  comprise  the 
consolidated  balance  sheets  as  at  December  31,  2012  and  December  31,  2011  and  the  consolidated  statements  of  income, 
comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity 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 
auditors consider 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, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and its financial performance 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 28, 2013 

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2012 ANN

NUAL REPORT / 

CONSOLIDAT
C
 (in thousand

ED BALANCE
ds of Canadian d

E SHEETS 
dollars) 

MCAN MORTG

GAGE CORPORA

ATION 

As at Decem

mber 31 

Assets 

Not

te 

2012 

20

011 

Assets 
Corporate 
  Cash and c
s  
cash equivalents
  Marketabl
le securities 
s 
  Mortgages
d real estate  
  Foreclosed
investments 
  Financial i
ns  
  Other loan
vestment in MCA
  Equity inv
ets 
  Other asse

AP Commercial 

LP 

tion Assets 
Securitizat
  Short-term
m investments  
s 
  Mortgages
investments 
  Financial i
e financial instru
  Derivative
ets 
  Other asse

uments 

Liabilities 

and Shareholde

ers’ Equity 

Liabilities 

Corporate 
  Term depo
  Current tax
  Deferred t
  Other liabi

Liabilities 
osits 
x liabilities 
tax liabilities 
ilities 

Securitizat
  Financial l
  Other liabi

tion Liabilities 
liabilities from s
ilities 

securitization 

Shareholde
   Share cap
   Contribut
   Retained 
   Available

ers’ Equity  
pital  
ted surplus  
earnings  
e  
e for sale reserve

7
8
9
10
0 
11
1 
12
2 
13
3 
4 
14

15
5 
6 
16
11
1 
17
7 
4 
14

18
8 
19
9 
9 
19
0 
20

1 
21
0 
20

22
2 
2 
22

4 
24

$

$

$

123,825 
20,390 
739,812 
4,355 
18,067 
3,164 
36,386 
4,687 
950,686 

378,443 
936,947 
714,631 
4,666 
1,248 
2,035,935 
2,986,621 

777,077 
2,114 
1,842 
9,493 
790,526 

2,015,046 
3,268 
2,018,314 
2,808,840 

155,005 
510 
19,985 
2,281 
177,781 
 2,986,621 

$

$ 

51,3
30,
640,3

309 
149 
351 
- 
12,5
536 
027 
3,0
480 
15,4
947 
9
799 
753,7

345,4
  1,499,0
  1,279,4
13,3
3,0
  3,140,3
$  3,894,1

487 
016 
479 
348 
029 
359 
158 

$ 

601,5
3,3
5,4
7,9
618,2

577 
321 
436 
943 
277 

  3,111,3
6,0
  3,117,4
  3,735,6

357 
059 
416 
693 

132,8
817 
5
510 
491 
23,4
647 
1,6
465 
158,4
158 
$   3,894,1

The accompan
Operations are

nying notes and sh
e an integral part 

haded areas of the 
of these consolida

“Risk Factors” a
ated financial state

and “Risk Manage
ements. 

ement” sections of

f Management’s D

Discussion and Ana

alysis of 

On behalf of th

he Board: 

William Jand
President and

drisits 
d Chief Executiv

ve Officer 

David G. B
Director, C

Broadhurst 
Chairman of the 

Audit Committe

ee 

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2012 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

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

Years Ended December 31 

Note

2012 

2011 

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

  Term deposit interest and expenses 
  Mortgage expenses 
  Provision for 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 
25 

26 
27 

28 

26 

17 

19 
19 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

41,395 
6,906 
2,236 
2,061 
1,422 
544 
54,564 

17,157 
3,712 
2,560 
23,429 

31,135 

14,372 
4,763 
1,547 
9,407 
30,089 

26,888 
423 
27,311 

2,778 
(8,682) 
(5,904) 

25,231 

3,953 
5,040 
8,993 

16,238 

(1,519) 
(3,736) 
(5,255) 
21,493 

1.22 
1.42 
17,579 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

32,593 
5,007 
1,593 
1,281 
1,342 
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 

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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2012 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

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

Years Ended December 31 

Net income  

Other comprehensive income 
  Change in unrealized gain on available for sale marketable securities 
  Transfer of gains on sale of marketable securities to net income 
  Change in unrealized gain on available for sale financial investments 
  Less: deferred taxes 

2012 

2011 

$ 

21,493 

$ 

27,103 

1,527 
(943) 
190 
(140) 
634 

736 
- 
1,249 
(306) 
1,679 

Comprehensive income 

$ 

22,127 

$ 

28,782 

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  
Balance, end of year 

Total shareholders’ equity 

Note 

2012 

2011 

22 

23 

$ 

132,817 
22,188 
155,005 

$ 

100,112 
32,705 
132,817 

510 
- 
510 

23,491 
21,493 
(24,999) 
19,985 

1,647 
634 
2,281 

510 
- 
510 

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

(32)
1,679 
1,647 

$ 

177,781 

$ 

158,465 

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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2012 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

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

Years Ended December 31 

2012 

2011 

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

Supplementary Information 

Interest received  
Interest paid  
Taxes paid  

$ 

21,493 

$ 

27,103 

(1,519) 
(3,736) 
(6,906) 
2,560 
8,682 
3,083 
127 
(332) 
154 
- 
  (1,704,120) 
  1,400,526 
762,382 
575,609 
(400,109) 
  (1,096,911) 
(2,085) 
(2,520) 
(443,622) 

10,190 
(32,956) 
559,509 
(4,355) 
(14,000) 
(130) 
- 
- 
518,258 

22,188 
(24,308) 
(2,120) 
72,516 
51,309 
123,825 

2012 

62,755 
39,915 
58 

$ 

$ 

(2,072) 
(183) 
(5,007) 
1,058 
(228) 
3,610 
110 
(116) 
- 
(876) 
  (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) 
- 
- 
305 
1,619 
1,057 
(428,645) 

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

2011 

57,309 
36,342 
323 

$ 

$ 

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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2012 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. 
Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates ................................................................................................................. 56 
5. 
Securitization Activities ........................................................................................................................................................ 57 
6. 
7. 
Cash and Cash Equivalents ................................................................................................................................................... 59 
8.  Marketable Securities ............................................................................................................................................................ 59 
9.  Mortgages - Corporate ........................................................................................................................................................... 60 
10.  Foreclosed Real Estate .......................................................................................................................................................... 63 
11.  Financial Investments ............................................................................................................................................................ 63 
12.  Other Loans ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64 
13.  Equity Investment in MCAP Commercial LP ....................................................................................................................... 64 
14.  Other Assets .......................................................................................................................................................................... 65 
15.  Short-Term Investments ........................................................................................................................................................ 65 
16.  Mortgages - Securitized ......................................................................................................................................................... 65 
17.  Derivative Financial Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 66 
18.  Term Deposits ....................................................................................................................................................................... 67 
Income Taxes ........................................................................................................................................................................ 67 
19. 
20.  Other Liabilities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 68 
21.  Financial Liabilities from Securitization ............................................................................................................................... 69 
22.  Share Capital and Contributed Surplus .................................................................................................................................. 69 
23.  Dividends .............................................................................................................................................................................. 70 
24.  Available for Sale Reserve .................................................................................................................................................... 70 
25.  Fees ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 70 
26.  Mortgage Expenses ............................................................................................................................................................... 71 
27.  Provision for Credit Losses ................................................................................................................................................... 71 
28.  Other Securitization Income .................................................................................................................................................. 71 
29.  Related Party Disclosures ...................................................................................................................................................... 71 
30.  Commitments and Contingencies .......................................................................................................................................... 73 
31.  Credit Facilities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 73 
Interest Rate Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................................................... 74 
32. 
33.  Capital Management .............................................................................................................................................................. 76 
34.  Financial Instruments ............................................................................................................................................................ 77 
35.  Standards Issued But Not Effective ....................................................................................................................................... 78 
36.  Comparative Amounts ........................................................................................................................................................... 80 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (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”).  

As a Loan Company under the Trust Act, the Company is subject to the guidelines and regulations set by the Office of the 
Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (“OSFI”).   

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 
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 6. 

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 under the symbol MKP. 

The consolidated financial statements were approved in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on February 
28, 2013.  

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”). 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on  a  historical  cost  basis,  except  for  marketable  securities, 
foreclosed  real  estate,  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 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 balances of MCAN and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2012.   

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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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (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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December 31, 2012 (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  marketable  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.   

Certain marketable securities are intended to be held for an indefinite period of time but 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. 

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. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(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.  Where 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.    The  fair  value  of  certain  real  estate  assets  is  determined  using  independent  appraisals.  
Models and valuations are adjusted to reflect counterparty credit and liquidity spread and limitations in the models. 

(4)  Non-current assets held for sale 

Held-for-sale foreclosed assets in the settlement of an impaired mortgage are initially carried at fair market value less costs 
to sell.  In subsequent measurements, the asset is carried at the lower of its carrying amount and fair market value less the 
estimated cost to sell at the date of foreclosure.  Any difference between the carrying value of the asset before foreclosure 
and  the  initially  estimated  realizable  amount  of  the  asset  is  recorded  in  the  provision  for  credit  losses  line  of  the 
consolidated statements of income.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(5) 

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 have 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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December 31, 2012 (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,  one  of  the  indications  of  impairment  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. 

(6)  Offsetting financial instruments 

Financial assets and financial liabilities where MCAN is considered the principal to the underlying transactions 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.   

(7)  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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December 31, 2012 (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. 

(8)  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. 

(9) 

Investments in associates 

The Company’s investments 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. 

(10)  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.  

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 statements of income.   

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

4. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(11)  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. 

(12)  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 29.  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. 

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.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

5.   Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates (continued) 

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 19. 

6. 

Securitization Activities 

The  Company  participates  in  the  National  Housing  Act  (“NHA”)  mortgage-backed  securities  (“MBS”)  program,  which 
involves  the  securitization  of insured  mortgages to  create  MBS.   Pursuant  to the  NHA  MBS  program,  investors of  MBS 
receive  monthly  cash  flows  consisting  of  interest  and  scheduled and  unscheduled  principal  payments.    Canada  Mortgage 
and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) makes principal and interest payments in the event of any NHA MBS default by the 
issuer, thus fulfilling the timely payment obligation to investors.  To date, the Company has sold MBS as part of the CMB 
program, the Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (“IMPP”) and a market MBS program, which are discussed below. 

CMB Program 

MCAN participates in the CMB program, which involves the sale of MBS to the Canada Housing Trust (“CHT”).  On the 
sale of MBS to CHT, MCAN receives proceeds for the sale, incurs a liability in the amount of such proceeds received and 
is obligated to pay interest on this liability, which does not amortize over the term of the issuance and is payable in full at 
maturity.  The securitized mortgages and reinvestment assets are held as collateral against the CMB liabilities.     

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.  MCAN also recognizes servicing expenses on the mortgages and pays certain 
upfront costs.    

MCAN participates in the CMB program with MCAP Commercial LP and its wholly owned subsidiaries including MCAP 
Service  Corporation  (collectively  “MCAP”).   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, 2012 was 30% (December 31, 2011 - 28%).  MCAP has indemnified MCAN for the remaining 70% of CMB 
program obligations (December 31, 2011 - 72%).   

The sales to CHT failed to meet derecognition criteria since MCAN did not transfer substantially all risks and rewards on 
sale.    The  primary  risk  retained  was  mortgage  prepayment  risk,  while  the  primary  reward  retained  was  the  excess  of 
mortgage  interest  income  and  reinvestment  asset  interest  over  securitization  liability  interest.    Interest  rate  risk  is  largely 
mitigated  by  the  interest  rate  swaps  discussed  below,  and  credit  risk  is  minimal  as  all  mortgages  securitized  through  the 
NHA MBS program are insured.  MCAN accounted for these transactions as collateralized borrowings and recorded 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  16),  reinvestment  assets  (Notes  11  and  15)  and  securitization  liabilities  (Note  21)  on  the 
consolidated balance sheets until the maturity of the CMB issuance.  MCAN recognizes its 30% share of mortgage interest 
income, principal reinvestment income, interest expense on the securitization liabilities and certain other program expenses 
on the accrual basis.  MCAN has also capitalized certain costs associated with the securitized mortgages and securitization 
liabilities, 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  17).   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  volatility  to  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  since  there  is  no 
offset to fair value changes in the interest rate swaps. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

6. 

Securitization Activities (continued) 

Other MBS Programs 

Insured Mortgage Purchase Program 

The Company participated in the IMPP, which involved the sale of MBS to CMHC by MCAN.  Although MCAN has no 
continuing economic involvement in the IMPP, it earned an up-front fee for its participation.  MCAN participated in the 
IMPP on behalf of MCAP, who is entitled to 100% of the ongoing economics and cash flows of the IMPP.   

MCAN purchased certain mortgages from MCAP that were subsequently securitized into MBS as part of the IMPP.  These 
mortgage sales from MCAP to MCAN failed to meet derecognition criteria, since MCAP retained substantially all risks and 
rewards as part of the aforementioned entitlement to all economics and cash flows.  As a result of this, at the time of sale 
MCAN  recognized  a  corresponding  financial  investment  representing  a  receivable  from  MCAP  (Note  11)  and  financial 
liability  from  securitization  representing  the  securitization  proceeds  received  from  CMHC  (Note  21).    MCAN  is  the 
counterparty for the ongoing cash flows between MCAP and CMHC in its role as the IMPP counterparty.   

Market MBS Program 

In  2011,  the  Company  commenced  the  market  MBS  program,  under  which  it  sells  MBS  into  the  market  and  the  net 
economics and cash flows from the underlying mortgages (“interest-only strips”) to a third party.  To date, all interest-only 
strip sales have been made to MCAP.  MCAN met derecognition criteria on the sale of the mortgages (i.e. upon creation of 
MBS and subsequent sales  of MBS and interest-only strips to third parties) since it transferred substantially all risks and 
rewards  on  sale,  and accordingly they  were  removed  from  the  consolidated  balance  sheet at that  time.    The  primary  risk 
associated  with the  market  MBS  program  is  liquidity  risk,  specifically  the  obligation  to  fund  100%  of  any  cash  shortfall 
related  to  the  Timely  Payment  Guarantee  (discussed  below)  as  part  of  the  market  MBS  program.    The  primary  reward 
associated with the market MBS program is the excess of mortgage interest income over the MBS interest.  The risks and 
rewards are both transferred to the purchaser of the interest-only strips pursuant to contractual agreements entered into with 
such purchaser. 

In 2012, MCAN recognized $978 of income (2011 - $261) related to the sale of MBS and the interest-only strips associated 
with  the  underlying  mortgages.   The  Company  has  no  continuing  economic  involvement  with  the  MBS  and  the  interest-
only strips on the underlying mortgages.  The Company only earns income from this program at the time of sale of the MBS 
and interest-only strips. 

Timely Payment Guarantee 

Consistent with all issuers of MBS, the Company is required to remit 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, any outstanding principal must 
be paid to the MBS investors.   

As part of the CMB program, MCAP is responsible for its pro-rata share of the timely payment guarantee obligations noted 
above based on its respective contracted economic participation.  As part of the IMPP, MCAP is obligated to fund 100% of 
any cash shortfall.  As part of the market MBS program, the purchaser of the interest-only strip is obligated to fund 100% of 
any cash shortfall. 

During 2012, the Company adopted certain amendments to IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures.  The amendments 
require 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 amendments require 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 adoption of IFRS 7 had no impact on the Company’s financial position or 
net income.  

Transferred financial assets that are not derecognized in their entirety 

CMB Program 

As  a  result  of  the  failure  to  meet  derecognition  criteria,  the  CMB  mortgage  sale  transactions  have  resulted  in  MCAN 
recognizing the securitized mortgages, reinvestment assets and financial liabilities from securitization on its balance sheet.  
The  remaining  securitized  mortgage  balance  as  at  December  31,  2012  was  $936,947  (December  31,  2011  -  $1,499,016) 
(Note  16).    The  reinvestment  asset  balance  as  at  December  31,  2012  was  $878,588  (December  31,  2011  -  $1,402,050) 
(Notes 11 and 15).  The financial liabilities from securitization balance as at December 31, 2012 was $1,855,051 (December 
31, 2011 - $2,944,209) (Note 21). 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

6. 

Securitization Activities (continued) 

Insured Mortgage Purchase Program 

As  a  result  of  the  failure  to  meet  derecognition  criteria,  the  IMPP  mortgage  sale  transactions  have  resulted  in  MCAN 
recognizing a loan receivable from MCAP and a loan payable to the IMPP counterparty on its consolidated balance sheet.  
The balance of both loans as at December 31, 2012 was $159,995 (December 31, 2011 - $167,148) (Notes 11 and 21). 

Transferred  financial  assets  that  are  derecognized  in  their  entirety  but  where  the  Company  has  a  continuing 
involvement 

Market MBS Program 

The  Company  sold  $284,143  of  MBS  through  the  market  MBS  program  during  2012  (2011  -  $26,132),  and  has  sold 
$310,275  since  the  inception  of  the  program.    MCAN  recognized  $978  of  income  in  2012  (2011  -  $261),  and  has 
recognized  $1,239  of  income  since  the  inception  of  the  program.    MCAN  met  derecognition  criteria  on  the  sale  of  the 
mortgages (i.e. on creation and sale of MBS) and the interest-only strips as a result of the transfer of substantially all risks 
and  rewards, and  accordingly  they  were  removed  from  the  consolidated  balance  sheet  at  that  time.    MCAN’s  continuing 
involvement relates to the Timely Payment Guarantee obligation noted above.  Similarly, at the maturity of the MBS pools 
that have been issued by MCAN, any outstanding principal must be paid to the MBS investors.  The total outstanding MBS 
balance related to the market MBS program as at December 31, 2012 was $295,948 (December 31, 2011 - $26,054), which 
was not reflected as an asset or liability on MCAN’s consolidated balance sheet at either date.  The MBS mature as follows: 
2016 - $48,378, 2017 - $247,570. 

7.  Cash and Cash Equivalents 

As at December 31 

Cash balances with banks  
Bankers’ acceptances and term deposits  

2012 

$ 

$ 

11,825 
112,000 
123,825 

$ 

$ 

2011 

8,309 
43,000 
51,309 

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

Refer to Note 31 for an analysis of the Company’s available credit facilities. 

8.  Marketable Securities 

As at December 31 

Corporate bonds 
Real estate investment trusts 
Exchange-traded funds 

2012 

8,491  
7,825 
4,074 
20,390 

$ 

$ 

2011 

15,819  
11,283 
3,047 
30,149 

$ 

$ 

Marketable  securities  are  designated  as  available  for  sale.    Corporate  bonds  mature  between  2015  and  2022,  while  real 
estate  investment  trusts  and  exchange-traded  funds  have  no  specific  maturity  date.    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.   

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

9.  Mortgages - Corporate 

(a)  Summary 

As at December 31, 2012 

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

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 

Gross 
Principal 

Collective 

Allowance 
Individual 

Total 

Net 
Principal 

  $ 

  $  271,662 
20,315 
76,104 

274,977 
26,585 

74,605 
- 
  $  744,248 

  $ 

1,135 
80 
- 

1,748 
166 

594 
- 
3,723 

  $ 

  $ 

147 
150 
- 

300 
- 

116 
- 
713 

  $ 

1,282 
230 
- 

  $   270,380 
20,085 
76,104 

2,048 
166 

272,929 
26,419 

710 
- 
4,436 

73,895 
- 
  $  739,812 

  $ 

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 

  $ 

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

MCAN’s  corporate  mortgage  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  Financial  Mortgage 
Insurance Company Canada Inc. (“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. 

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

As at December 31 

Single family 
Construction 
Commercial 
Total 

2012 

4.63% 
5.95%    
6.94% 
5.39%    

2011 

5.48% 
6.49% 
5.63% 
5.82% 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

9.  Mortgages - Corporate (continued) 

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,  2012  was  $742,779  (December  31,  2011  -  $644,361).    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 dates of the Company’s mortgages, refer to Note 32. 

As at December 31, 2012, the Company held $12,565 of second uninsured single family mortgages (December 31, 2011 - 
$969). 

As  at  December  31,  2012,  the  Company  had  $11,981  (December  31,  2011  -  $nil)  of  insured  single  family  mortgages 
pledged as collateral as part of the CMB program. 

Outstanding commitments for future fundings of mortgages intended for the Company’s corporate portfolio were $247,587 
at  December  31,  2012  (December  31,  2011  -  $296,666).    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, 2012, the Company held discounted mortgages with an aggregate 
discount of $5,874 (December 31, 2011 - $9,141).  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  MCAP  (refer  to  Note  29  for  profit  sharing  fees  paid  to/from  MCAP).    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  2013  (for  certain  fixed  rate  mortgages)  to  2032  (for  certain  floating  rate  mortgages).    The  recognition  of  discount 
income is based on management’s expectations as to when cash will be received. 

The composition of the discount is as follows: 

As at December 31 

Fixed rate 
Floating rate 

(c)  Geographic Analysis  

2012 

3,648  
 2,226 
 5,874 

$ 

$ 

2011 

2,310  
6,831  
9,141  

$ 

$ 

As at December 31, 2012 

 Single Family 

 Construction 

   Commercial 

Total 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

  $ 

  $ 

167,177 
74,108 
60,033 
65,251 
 366,569 

  $ 

  $ 

135,627 
101,181 
50,678 
11,862 
299,348 

  $ 

  $ 

26,375 
21,417 
3,884 
22,219 
73,895 

  $ 

  $ 

329,179 
196,706 
114,595 
99,332 
739,812 

As at December 31, 2011 

Single Family 

 Construction 

   Commercial 

Total 

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 

  $ 

  $ 

253,757 
198,506 
113,886 
74,202 
640,351 

44.5% 
26.6 
15.5 
13.4 
100.0% 

39.6% 
31.0 
17.8 
11.6 
100.0% 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

9.  Mortgages - Corporate (continued) 

(d)  Mortgage Allowances  

Details of the collective allowances for mortgage credit losses for the current and prior year are as follows: 

  Collective 

 Individual 

2012  
Total 

  Collective 

 Individual 

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

  $ 

  $ 

2,919 
 1,127 
(323) 
 3,723 

  $ 

  $ 

1,160 
553 
(1,000) 
 713 

  $ 

  $ 

4,079 
1,680 
(1,323) 
4,436 

  $ 

  $ 

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

  $ 

  $ 

1,246 
(86) 
- 
 1,160 

  $ 

  $ 

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

As at December 31 

Uninsured single family 
Residential construction 
Commercial - uninsured 

(e)  Arrears and Impaired Mortgages  

Mortgages past due but not impaired are as follows: 

2012 

297  
300 
116 
713 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

As at December 31, 2012 

Single family - uninsured  
Single family - insured  
Residential construction 
Commercial  

As at December 31, 2011 

Single family - uninsured  
Single family - insured  
Residential construction 

1 to 30 
days 

14,064 
330 

  $ 

3,436 
17,830 

  $ 

31 to 60 
 days 

61 to 90 
days 

Over 90 
days 

8,378  
385 
2,743 
- 
11,506 

  $ 

  $ 

646 
58 
- 
- 
704 

 $ 

 $ 

- 
627 
- 
- 
627 

  $ 

  $  

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 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  - 

 $ 

  $ 

  $ 

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

As at December 31, 2012 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

As at December 31, 2011 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

Residential 
  Single Family  Construction 

Commercial 

  $ 

  $ 

1,533 
1,528 
1,736 
2,059 
6,856 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
1,760 
- 
- 
1,760 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

  $ 

  $ 

  Single Family 

  Residential 
  Construction 

   Commercial 

  $ 

  $ 

2,055 
769 
393 
542  
3,759 

  $ 

  $ 

1,237 
8,708 
- 
- 
9,945 

  $ 

  $ 

427 
- 
- 
- 
427 

  $ 

  $ 

2011 
Total 

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

 2011 

102 
1,000 
58 
1,160 

Total  

23,088  
 1,400 
2,743 
3,436 
30,667 

Total  

13,094 
1,415 
- 
14,509 

Total 

1,533 
3,288 
1,736 
2,059 
8,616 

Total 

3,719 
9,477 
393 
542 
14,131 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

10.  Foreclosed Real Estate  

In 2012, the Company foreclosed an impaired residential construction loan which is now held as real estate within a wholly 
owned subsidiary and is carried at the lower of carrying amount and fair market value less the estimated cost to sell.  The 
investment  was  recorded  at  its  fair  value  less  estimated  cost  to  sell  at  the  time  of  foreclosure,  and  no  gain  or  loss  was 
recognized at this time as the fair market value was equal to the carrying value of the impaired loan net of its individual 
allowance.    During  the  year,  the  Company’s  share  of  the  initial  phase  of  this  property  was  sold  for  $2,400,  while  the 
subsequent phases are subject to an option to purchase by the same party under the same contract.  No gain or loss was 
recognized on the sale of the initial phase.  

11.  Financial Investments 

As at December 31 

Corporate assets: 
Investment - commercial real estate 
Retained interest 
Other financial investments  
Asset-backed commercial paper 
Subordinated loan - residential mortgage securitization program 

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

Corporate Assets 

2012 

2011 

13,792 
3,084 
734 
457 
- 
18,067 

$ 

$ 

8,250 
- 
1,294 
457 
2,535 
12,536 

554,636 
159,995 
714,631 

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

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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 Company holds a retained interest in insured single family mortgages that yields up to 8.75% depending on mortgage 
prepayment levels.  During 2012, its average yield was 8.75% (2011 - n/a).  The retained interest is designated as fair value 
through profit and loss, with changes in fair market value recognized in the consolidated statements of income. 

The  Company  held  a  subordinated  loan  -  residential  mortgage  securitization  program  with  an  interest  rate  of  10%  at 
December 31, 2011.  The loan was rated BB high by Dominion Bond Rating Service (“DBRS”), was classified as loans and 
receivables and had no specific maturity date.  The subordinated loan was receivable from a special purpose entity (“SPE”).  
The Company did not control the SPE and therefore did not consolidate it.   

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 1.74% at 
December 31, 2012 (December 31, 2011 - 1.77%).  The fair market value of MBS held in trust for the CMB program as at 
December 31, 2012 was $556,620 (December 31, 2011 - $1,121,238). 

Receivables - IMPP represent the Company’s loan receivable from MCAP associated with the Company’s involvement in 
the IMPP (Note 6), 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 and retained interest, whose classifications are discussed above.  The carrying value of all financial 
investments approximates fair value, except the insured MBS noted above.  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

12.  Other Loans 

As at December 31 

Loans receivable - employees  
Loans receivable - MCAP 
Loans receivable - other 

Note 

29 
29 

2012 

1,924 
1,240 
- 
3,164 

$ 

$ 

2011 

1,831 
- 
1,196 
3,027 

$ 

$ 

The Company has loans receivable from MCAP bearing interest at 5% and maturing in 2015. 

A loan receivable as at December 31, 2011 had an interest rate of the greater of 7% and prime plus 4% (7% at December 
31, 2011) and was payable on demand.  

All other loans are classified as loans and receivables.   

13.  Equity Investment in MCAP Commercial LP 

The Company has a 23.4% equity interest in MCAP as at December 31, 2012 (December 31, 2011 - 22.7%), consisting of 
25% of voting class A units, 0% of non-voting class B units and 25% of non-voting class C units.   

During  2012,  MCAN  purchased  $14,000  of  non-voting  class  C  units  in  MCAP.    MCAP  used  these  funds,  in addition  to 
equity  capital  from  one  of  its  other  partners,  to  acquire  the  remaining  80%  in  MCAP  Service  Corporation  that  was  not 
previously  owned  by  MCAP.    During  2012,  MCAP  also  acquired  the  residential  mortgage  operations  and  certain  related 
assets of ResMor Trust Company. 

Subsequent to MCAN’s purchase of class C units in MCAP, MCAP issued new class B units such that MCAN’s interest in 
MCAP decreased to 23.4%. 

Since MCAP’s fiscal year end is November 30th, MCAN records equity income from MCAP on a one-month lag.  To the 
extent that MCAP has a material 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.  

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

Years Ended December 31 

Balance, beginning of year 
Additional equity investment 
Equity income 
Distributions received 
Balance, end of year 

As at December 31 

Share of MCAP’s balance sheet: 
  Assets 
  Liabilities 
  Equity 

$ 

$ 

2012 

15,480 
14,000 
6,906 
- 
36,386 

2012 

$  1,215,427 
 1,175,194  
40,233  

$ 

$ 

$ 

2011 

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

2011 

109,533  
90,063  
19,470  

Carrying amount - equity investment in MCAP 

$ 

36,386  

$ 

15,480  

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

Years Ended December 31 

2012 

2011 

Share of MCAP revenue and net income: 
  Revenue 
  Net income 

$ 
$ 

33,392 
6,906 

$ 
$ 

12,010 
5,007 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

14.  Other Assets  

Other corporate assets include receivables, capital assets and prepaid expenses.  Other securitization assets, totalling $1,248 
at  December  31,  2012  (December  31,  2011  -  $3,049),  consist  of  miscellaneous  assets  relating  to  the  Company’s 
participation in the CMB program.  Other assets are carried at cost. 

As at December 31 

Corporate assets: 
Receivables  
Related party receivables - MCAP 
Capital assets 
Other  

15.  Short-Term Investments 

As at December 31 

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

2012 

2011 

952 
2,757 
565 
413 
4,687 

$ 

$ 

287 
- 
379 
281 
947 

2012 

2011 

319,590 
4,362 
54,491 
 - 
378,443 

$ 

$ 

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

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Short-term investments consist primarily of commercial paper and Government of Canada Bonds for which MCAN has a 
repurchase  agreement  with  a  financial  institution  (“Repo  GOCs”)  held  as  reinvestment  assets  for  the  CMB  program  in 
addition to CMB cash held in trust and cash pledged as CMB program collateral.  The weighted average yields of the CMB 
principal  reinvestment  assets  listed  above  are  as  follows:  commercial  paper  -  1.14%  (December  31,  2011  -  1.10%)  and 
Repo GOCs - 0.90% (December 31, 2011 - n/a).  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.  Mortgages - Securitized  

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 6 and 21).   

(a)  Summary  

As at December 31, 2012 

Single family  
Commercial  

As at December 31, 2011 

Single family  
Commercial  

Gross 
 Principal 

Allowance  

Net 
 Principal 

$ 

$ 

889,213  
47,734 
936,947 

$ 

$ 

- 
- 
- 

$ 

$ 

889,213  
47,734 
936,947 

 Gross 
 Principal 

Allowance  

 Net 
Principal 

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

$ 

$ 

- 
- 
- 

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

Certain  capitalized  transaction costs  are  included  in  mortgages  and  are amortized  using  the  EIRM.    As  at  December  31, 
2012, the unamortized capitalized cost balance was $1,636 (December 31, 2011 - $3,965).  All mortgages in the securitized 
portfolio are insured, therefore they do not have a collective allowance.  The fair market value of the securitized mortgage 
portfolio as at December 31, 2012 was $1,057,508 (December 31, 2011 - $1,672,958). 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

16.  Mortgages - Securitized (continued) 

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

As at December 31 

Single family 
Commercial 
Total 

(b) Geographic Analysis  

As at December 31 

Ontario 
Alberta 
British Columbia 
Other 

2012 

3.34% 
3.26% 
3.34% 

2011 

4.00% 
3.49% 
3.99% 

2012  

2011 

  $ 

$ 

451,569  
 221,606 
 133,095 
 130,677 
 936,947 

48.2% 
23.7% 
14.2% 
 13.9% 
100.0% 

  $ 

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

50.0% 
23.3 
14.5 
12.2 
100.0% 

(c)  Arrears and Impaired Mortgages  

Mortgages past due but not impaired are as follows: 

As at December 31, 2012 

  1 to 30  
  days  

  31 to 60  

days  

 61 to 90  
days  

    Over 90  
days  

Total  

Single family  

  $ 

 16,665 

  $ 

3,682  

 $ 

1,538  

 $ 

 2,321 

 $ 

24,206  

As at December 31, 2011 

1 to 30  
days  

31 to 60  
days  

61 to 90  
days  

    Over 90  
days  

Total 

Single family  

 $ 

27,713  

 $ 

12,776  

  $  

3,117  

 $ 

3,947  

  $ 

47,553  

There were no impaired securitized mortgages as at December 31, 2012 (December 31, 2011 - $86). 

17.  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, 2012 

Less than 
one year 

One to 
five years 

Over five 
years 

Total 

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

  $ 
  $ 

1,802 
94,983 

  $ 
  $ 

2,864 
102,690 

  $ 
  $ 

- 
- 

  $ 
  $ 

4,666 
197,673 

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 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

17.  Derivative Financial Instruments (continued) 

Derivative financial instrument activity was as follows: 

Years Ended December 31 

Balance, beginning of year 

Net interest rate swap receipts 
Unrealized derivative financial instrument gain (loss) 

Balance, end of year 

18.  Term Deposits 

As at December 31 

Term deposits 
Accrued interest 

Fair value 

2012 

2011 

$ 

13,348 

$ 

13,120 

(7,408) 
(1,274) 
(8,682) 

(8,587)
8,815 
228 

$ 

4,666 

$ 

13,348 

2012 

2011 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

769,450 
7,627 
777,077 
786,837 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

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

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,  2012  was  2.45%  (December  31,  2011  -  2.44%).    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. 

19.  Income Taxes  

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

Years Ended December 31 

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 
  Temporary differences not previously recognized 
  Deferred tax included in equity of associate 
  Adjustments in respect of prior years 

Years Ended December 31 

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

2012 

16,238 
(24,999) 
(8,761) 

39%   

(3,417) 
66 
(495) 
(428) 
(450) 
(452) 
(79) 
(5,255) 

2012 

(1,519) 
(3,736) 
(5,255) 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2011 

24,848 
(28,101) 
(3,253) 
40%
(1,301) 
(225) 
(6) 
(569) 
- 
- 
(154) 
(2,255) 

2011 

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

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

19.  Income Taxes (continued) 

The composition of the deferred tax liabilities is as follows: 

As at December 31 

Provision for credit losses 
Securitization-related items 
Equity investment in MCAP Commercial LP 
Financial investments 
Marketable securities 
Loss carry forward benefit  
Other 

Current Taxes Payable 

2012 

2011 

$ 

$  

(1,492) 
2,454 
931 
191 
253 
(126) 
(369) 
1,842 

$ 

$  

(1,198) 
6,529 
(157) 
162 
137 
- 
(37) 
5,436 

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. 

20.  Other Liabilities 

As at December 31 

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

Securitization liabilities: 
Accrued charges 
Other CMB liabilities 

2012 

2011 

$

$ 

$ 

$ 

4,249 
- 
5,244 
9,493 

17 
3,251 
3,268 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2,602 
789 
4,552 
7,943 

28 
6,031 
6,059 

The Company held investments in the senior position and first loss position of a residential construction loan securitization 
program that were both repaid in full in 2010 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.  During 2012, the Company increased its accrued liability representing estimated 
losses associated with this indemnity from $200 to $1,100 as a result of a decrease in the fair market value of an impaired 
residential construction loan that the Company has indemnified.  This amount represents the Company’s estimated loss as at 
December  31,  2012  based  on  the  underlying  property  value  given  market  conditions  at  that  date.    There  are  no  other 
impaired  mortgages  associated  with  the  indemnification  of  this  securitization  program.    As  at  December  31,  2012,  the 
outstanding balance of the remaining loans was $25,226 (December 31, 2011 - $25,282).  

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

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

21.  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. 

As at December 31 

Financial liabilities - CMB program 
Financial liabilities - IMPP 

Note 

6 
6 

2012 

2011 

$  1,855,051 
159,995 
$  2,015,046 

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

The financial liabilities - CMB program had a weighted average interest rate of 3.18% as at December 31, 2012 (December 
31, 2011 - 3.66%).   

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, 2012 mature as follows:  

2013 
2014 
2015 

CMB  

IMPP 

Total 

$ 

965,885 
844,359 
44,807 
$  1,855,051 

$ 

$ 

132,433 
27,562 
- 
159,995 

$  1,098,318 
871,921 
44,807 
$  2,015,046 

MCAN does not participate in the economics of the IMPP (Note 6) 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, 2012, the unamortized capitalized cost balance was $500 (December 31, 2011 - $1,099). 

22.  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 
  Rights offering 
  Dividend reinvestment plan 
  Executive Share Purchase Plan 
Balance, December 31 

Number 
of Shares 

2012 

Number 
of Shares 

2011 

  16,861,575 

  $ 

132,817 

  14,447,743 

  $ 

100,112 

- 
  1,699,157 
167,768 
- 
  18,728,500 

- 
19,913 
2,275 
- 
155,005 

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

31,024 
- 
1,382 
299 
132,817 

  $ 

  $ 

During 2012, the Company successfully completed a fully subscribed rights offering of 1,699,157 common shares at a price 
of $11.85 per share, for net proceeds of $19,913 after deducting $222 of issuance costs. 

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 2012, the Company issued 167,768 (2011 - 93,532) shares under the dividend reinvestment plan out of treasury at 
the weighted average trading price for the 5 days preceding such issue (2011 - 20 days).  In November 2011, the Company 
amended its dividend reinvestment plan to change the basis of the weighted average trading price to the five days preceding 
such  issue  less  a  discount  of  2%.    The  January  3,  2012  dividend  was  the  first  dividend  for  which  the  revised  basis  was 
applicable. 

For details on the Executive Share Purchase Plan, refer to Note 29. 

The Company had no potentially dilutive instruments as at December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011.  

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

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

23.  Dividends 

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

Dividends on common shares declared and paid during the year 
   2012: $1.14 per share (2011: $1.54 per share)

Dividends on common shares declared during the year  
   (recognized as a liability at December 31, 2012 and 2011) 
   Fourth quarter dividend, 2012: $0.28 per share (2011: $0.27 per share) 

2012 

2011 

$ 

4,552   

$ 

3,756

$ 

19,755   

$ 

23,549 

$ 

5,244   

$ 

4,552 

Dividends on common shares approved in first quarter (not recognized as a  
   liability at December 31, 2012 or 2011) 
   First quarter dividend, 2013: $0.31 per share (2012: $0.60 per share) 

$ 

5,819   

$ 

10,129 

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 2013 first quarter dividend of $5,819 noted above (2012 - 
$10,129), which was not recognized as a liability as at December 31, 2012, is expected to reduce current taxes payable as at 
March  31,  2013  by  $2,297  (March  31,  2012  -  $4,017).   Certain  additional  factors  may  impact  current  taxes  payable 
between December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013.  

24.  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.  

As at December 31   

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

$ 

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

2012 

1,284 
(252) 
1,032 

1,440 
(191) 
1,249 

$ 

2011 

697 
(137) 
560 

1,249 
(162) 
1,087 

25.  Fees 

Years Ended December 31 

Mortgagor fees 
Fee income from profit sharing 

$ 

2,281 

$ 

1,647 

Note 

29 

2012 

2,046 
190 
 2,236 

$ 

$ 

2011 

1,290 
303 
 1,593 

$ 

$ 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

26.  Mortgage Expenses  

Corporate Assets 

Years Ended December 31 

Mortgage servicing expense  
Other mortgage expenses 

Securitization Assets 

2012 

2,401 
1,311 
3,712 

$ 

$ 

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

27.  Provision for Credit Losses 

Years Ended December 31 

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

28.  Other Securitization Income  

Years Ended December 31 

Net interest rate swap receipts  
Refinancing and renewal gains 
Income from sale of MBS 
Other securitization-related items 

29.  Related Party Disclosures 

2012 

1,127 
553 
(20) 
900 
2,560 

2012 

7,408 
1,325 
978 
(304) 
9,407 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2011 

2,612 
795 
3,407 

2011 

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

2011 

8,587 
132 
261 
21 
9,001 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its equity accounted associates 
listed in the following table:  

Associate: 
   MCAP Commercial LP 

%  Equity Interest 

December 31 
2012 

December 31 
 2011 

23.4% 

22.7% 

The Company holds a 23.4% equity interest in MCAP, a non-public entity.  During 2012, MCAN purchased $14,000 of 
non-voting class C units in MCAP.  MCAP’s principal activities include the origination and servicing of mortgages.  The 
Company holds one of five seats on MCAP’s Board of Directors. 

During  2012,  the  Company  purchased  certain  corporate  services  from  MCAP  in  the  amount  of  $566  (2011  -  $497)  and 
purchased certain mortgage origination and administration services from MCAP in the amount of $2,766 (2011 - $2,859).  
Also, the Company received $3,038 (2011 - $2,201) of mortgage fees from MCAP.  

During  2012,  the  Company  paid  fees  in  the  amount  of  $1,675  (2011  -  $2,685)  to  MCAP  relating  to  a  profit  sharing 
arrangement  on  a  portfolio  of  discounted  mortgages  and  received  $190  (2011  -  $303)  of  fees  from  MCAP  relating  to  a 
profit sharing arrangement on a portfolio of discounted mortgages. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

29.  Related Party Disclosures (continued) 

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

During 2012, MCAN created certain MBS that were sold to a third party.  MCAN subsequently entered into an economic 
arrangement  with  MCAP  and  sold  the  rights  to  all  net  economics  associated  with  these  MBS,  consisting  primarily  of 
interest-only  strips  less  upfront  costs.    MCAN  earned  $978  from  these  sales  (2011  -  $261),  which  are  included  in  other 
securitization income.  Derecognition was achieved on the sale of the mortgages. 

During 2012, MCAN purchased a retained interest in insured single family mortgages from MCAP that yields up to 8.75% 
depending on mortgage prepayment levels.  The balance as at December 31, 2012 was $3,084 (December 31, 2011 - $nil) 
(Note 11).  

During  2012,  MCAN  advanced  loans  to  MCAP  bearing  interest  at  5%.    At  December  31,  2012,  the  outstanding  loan 
balance was $1,240 (December 31, 2011 - $nil) (Note 12). 

All  related  party  transactions  noted  above  were  in  the  normal  course  of  business.    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: 

Years Ended December 31 

Salaries and short term employee benefits 
Other long term benefits 

Executive Share Purchase Plan 

2012 

1,878 
137 
2,015 

$ 

$ 

2011 

1,557 
181 
1,738 

$ 

$ 

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 2012, 
no common shares were issued out of treasury under the Share Purchase Plan (2011 - 20,300).  The loans advanced in 2012 
were provided to purchase shares issued through the rights offering.  The maximum amount of loans approved under the 
Share Purchase Plan is limited to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares.   

Dividend  distributions  on  the  common  shares  are  used  to  reduce  the  principal  balance  of  the  loans  as  follows:  50%  of 
regular  distributions,  and  75%  of  capital  gain  distributions.    Common  shares  are  issued  out  of  treasury  for  the  Share 
Purchase Plan at the weighted average trading price for the 20 days preceding such issue. 

MCAN advanced $305 of new loans under the Share Purchase Plan during 2012 (2011 - $299).  As at December 31, 2012, 
$1,924 of loans were outstanding (December 31, 2011 - $1,831) (Note 12).  The loans under the Share Purchase Plan bear 
interest at prime plus 1%, 4% at December 31, 2012 (December 31, 2011 - 4%) and have a five-year term.  The shares are 
pledged as  security  for  the loans  and  had  a  fair market  value  of  $3,159  as  at  December  31,  2012  (December  31,  2011  - 
$2,749). 

During 2012, MCAN recognized $72 of interest income (2011 - $70) 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,  2012,  20,000  units  had  vested  (December  31, 
2011 - 10,000).  The remaining 10,000 units vest on July 6, 2013.  

The Company recognizes compensation expenses associated with the DSU Plan in line with the graded vesting schedule.  
The  compensation  expense  recognized  related  to  the  DSU  Plan  for  the  year  ended  was  $137  (2011  -  $181).    As  at 
December 31, 2012, the accrued DSU Plan liability was $446 (December 31, 2011 - $309).  

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

30.  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. 

As at December 31, 2012 

Term deposits 
Operating lease 
Mortgage fundings 
CMB obligations 

Less than 
one year 

One to 
five years 

Over five 
years 

Total 

  $ 

  $ 

467,957 
277 
198,336 
473 
667,043 

  $ 

  $ 

309,120 
205 
49,251 
201 
358,777 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

  $ 

777,077 
482 
247,587 
674 
  $  1,025,820 

MCAN  incurred  $260  of  operating  lease expenses  during the year  (2011 -  $238),  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.  CDP Capital - Real Estate Advisory Inc. 
(“CDP Capital - Real Estate Advisory”) indemnifies the Company to the extent of 75% of the costs of any claim 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 MCAP. 

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

(a)  guarantee of the performance of MCAP with respect to the warehousing of residential construction loans related to 

MCAP’s residential construction loan securitization program; and 

(b)  guarantee of the premises lease with respect to the premises occupied by MCAP and the Company at 200 King Street 

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

The  Company  is  a  party  to  an  indemnity  agreement  relating  to  a  residential  construction  loan  securitization  program, 
discussed in Note 20. 

In  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  MCAN  and  its  service  providers  (including  MCAP),  their  subsidiaries  and  related 
parties may from time to time be party to legal proceedings which may result in unplanned payments to third parties.  To 
the best of the Company’s knowledge, MCAN management does not expect the outcome of any of these proceedings to 
have a material effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of MCAN.  

Currently, MCAP is one of several parties to a claim in respect of a development project in Alberta. Although a summary 
judgment in MCAP’s favour was rendered at trial, the Alberta Court of Appeal overturned the summary judgment in part 
and has directed that certain aspects of the claim be allowed to proceed to trial. MCAN management does not believe that 
the  claim  has  any  merit  and  believes  the  claim  will  ultimately  be  unsuccessful  against  MCAP  at  trial.  In  any  event, 
management of MCAN believes that any monetary damages against MCAP would not have a material financial impact on 
MCAN. 

31.  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,  2012  (December  31,  2011  -  prime  plus  1%,  4%).    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, 2012, the outstanding overdraft balance was $nil (December 31, 2011 - $nil). 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

31.  Credit Facilities (continued) 

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, 2012, there were letters of credit in 
the  amount  of  $25,665  issued  (December  31,  2011  -  $26,666)  and  additional  letters  of  credit  in  the  amount  of  $16,082 
committed but not issued (December 31, 2011 - $12,597). 

32.  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, 2012 and 
December 31, 2011 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  Risk  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 6 and 17. 

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Assets 
  Corporate  
  Securitization 

Liabilities  
  Corporate  
  Securitization 

Assets 
  Corporate  
  Securitization 

Liabilities  
  Corporate  
  Securitization 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2012 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

32. 

Interest Rate Sensitivity (continued) 

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

As at December 31, 2012 

Floating 
Rate 

Within 
3 Months 

  3 Months 
to 1 Year 

1 to 5 
Years 

Over 5 
Years 

 Non Interest 
Sensitive 

Total 

  $  378,655 
410,198 
788,853 

  $ 

74,847 
539,952 
614,799 

  $  216,912 
460,824 
677,736 

  $ 

203,574 
463,718 
667,292 

  $ 

  $ 

5,588 
- 
5,588 

71,110 
161,243 
232,353 

  $  950,686
    2,035,935 
    2,986,621

Shareholders’ Equity 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
80,519 
80,519 

230,981 
- 
230,981 

236,976 
965,884 
    1,202,860 

309,120 
808,648 
     1,117,768 

- 
- 
- 

- 

13,449 
163,263 
176,712 

790,526
    2,018,314 
    2,808,840

177,781 

177,781

GAP  

  $  708,334 

  $  383,818 

  $  (525,124) 

  $  (450,476) 

  $ 

5,588 

  $ 

(122,140) 

- 

YIELD SPREAD 

1.01% 

0.92% 

1.90% 

1.74% 

5.61% 

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 

  $  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 

- 
- 
- 

- 

16,700 
173,207 
189,907 

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

158,465 

158,465 

GAP  

  $  814,428 

  $  391,825 

  $  (477,722) 

  $  (619,012) 

  $ 

13,663 

  $ 

(123,182) 

- 

YIELD SPREAD 

0.62% 

1.13% 

1.55% 

1.12% 

6.63% 

Certain residential construction loans and single family uninsured completed inventory loans are subject to the greater of a 
minimum interest rate (ranging between 3% and 15%) or a prime based interest rate.  To the extent that the minimum rate 
exceeds the prime based rate at December 31, 2012, these mortgages have been reflected in the table above as fixed rate 
mortgages, as follows: within 3 months - $65,024 (December 31, 2011 - $32,651), 3 months to 1 year - $57,580 (December 
31, 2011 - $57,783) and 1 to 5 years - $28,330 (December 31, 2011 - $35,406).  

An immediate and sustained 1% increase (decrease) to market interest rates at December 31, 2012 would have a positive 
(adverse)  effect  of  $2,608  (December  31,  2011  -  $1,539)  to  net  income  over  the  following  twelve  month  period.  An 
immediate  and  sustained  1%  increase  (decrease)  to  market  interest  rates  at  December  31,  2012  would  have  an  adverse 
(positive) effect to the available for sale reserve of $208 (December 31, 2011 - $494). 

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

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December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

33.  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.    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%.  Both ratios were above this target as at December 31, 2012. 

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 Company’s Tax Act and regulatory ratios are as follows: 

As at December 31 

Tax Act Ratios 

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 

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

2012 

2011 

  $ 

953,235 
168,477 
5.66 
4.66 

  $ 

766,065 
156,116 
4.91 
3.91 

  $ 

  $ 

155,005 
510 
19,985 
(229) 
175,271 

1,032 
(229) 
803 

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

560 
(229) 
331 

  $ 

176,074 

  $ 

156,920 

  $  1,002,759 

  $ 

818,112 

21.74%   
21.84%   
5.70 

22.21% 
22.26% 
5.21 

As at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 the Company was in compliance with the capital guidelines issued by 
OSFI under Basel II. 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

33.  Capital Management (continued) 

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 December 31 

On-Balance Sheet Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Short term investments 
Marketable securities 
Mortgages - corporate 
Financial investments 
Other loans  
Equity investment in MCAP 
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 

Charge for operational risk 

Total Risk-Weighted Assets 

2012  

2011 

$ 

$ 

25,396 
- 
20,390 
494,935 
21,966 
3,164 
36,386 
5,933 
608,170 

12,832 
123,794 
136,626 

197,673 

0.5%   
988 
4,666 
5,654 

20%   

1,131 

10,813 
561 
30,149 
402,632 
18,414 
3,027 
15,480 
3,976 
485,052 

13,333 
137,526 
150,859 

272,903 

0.5%

1,365 
13,348 
14,713 

20%

2,943 

60,213 

66,100 

$ 

806,140 

$ 

704,954 

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.  Further details on Basel III are available in 
the Capital Management section of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”). 

34.  Financial Instruments 

The majority of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet consists of financial instruments, and the majority of net income 
is derived from the related income, expenses, gains and losses.  Financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, 
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). 

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MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

34.  Financial Instruments (continued) 

As at December 31, 2012 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Financial Assets 
Marketable securities 
Financial investments - commercial real estate 
Financial investments - retained interest 
Derivative financial instruments  

  $ 

  $ 

11,899 
- 
- 
- 
11,899 

  $ 

  $ 

8,491 
- 
- 
4,666 
13,157 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
13,792 
3,084 
- 
16,876 

As at December 31, 2011 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Financial Assets 
Marketable securities 
Financial investments - commercial real estate 
Derivative financial instruments  

  $ 

  $ 

14,330 
- 
- 
14,330 

  $ 

  $ 

15,819 
- 
13,348 
29,167 

  $ 

  $ 

- 
8,250 
- 
8,250 

The following table shows the continuity of Level 3 financial assets recorded at fair value: 

Balance, December 31, 2011 
Advances 
Repayments 
Changes in fair value, recognized in other comprehensive income 
Balance, December 31, 2012 

  $ 

  $ 

8,250 
12,711 
(4,275) 
190 
16,876 

An increase of 0.25% to capitalization rates as at December 31, 2012 would result in a decrease to the fair value at Level 3 
financial  investments  -  commercial  real  estate  by  $1,015  (December  31,  2011  -  $688).    A  decrease  of  0.25%  to 
capitalization rates as at December 31, 2012 would result in an increase to the fair value of Level 3 financial investments - 
commercial real estate by $1,084 (December 31, 2011 - $736). 

An increase of 1% to market interest rates as at December 31, 2012 would result in a decrease to the fair value at Level 3 
financial investments - retained interest by $15 (December 31, 2011 - n/a).  A decrease of 1% to capitalization rates as at 
December 31, 2012 would result in an increase to the fair value of Level 3 financial investments - retained interest by $15 
(December 31, 2011 - n/a). 

There were no transfers between levels during the years ended December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011.  There were no 
financial liabilities reported at fair value as at December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011. 

Risk Management 

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

The nature of these risks and how they are managed is provided in the Risk Management and Risk Factors section of the 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Operations (“MD&A”).  Certain disclosures required under 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. 

35.  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.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2012 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

35.  Standards Issued But Not Effective (continued) 

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.  This standard is effective for periods beginning on 
or after January 1, 2013.  Retrospective application will be required.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this 
standard to have a material impact on its results as well as to the presentation of the Company’s financial statements 

IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Amendments to IAS 
32).  

These  amendments  clarify  the  offsetting  criteria  in  IAS  32  to  address  inconsistencies  in  their  application.  These 
amendments  clarify  that  an  entity  currently  has  a  legally  enforceable  right  to  set-off  if  that  right  is  not  contingent  on  a 
future event and enforceable both in the normal course of business and in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of 
the entity and all counterparties. The amendment also clarifies the application of the IAS 32 offsetting criteria to settlement 
systems. This amendment will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The Company is in the 
process of assessing the impact of adopting this amendment. 

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 does not anticipate any material changes to the financial position or operating results upon adoption of IFRS 10. 

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 does not 
expect the adoption of this standard to result in material changes to the presentation of the Company’s financial statements. 

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 does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material 
impact on its results. 

IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements 

This  standard  has  a  number  of  amendments  regarding  financial  statement  presentation  and  disclosure  requirements.  This 
standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012.  The Company does not expect the adoption of 
this standard to result in material changes to the presentation of the Company’s financial statements. 

IAS 19, Revised Employee Benefits 

This standard prescribes the accounting and disclosure requirements for employee benefits. This standard shall be applied 
by an employer in accounting for all employee benefits, except those to which IFRS 2, Share-based Payment, applies. This 
standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The Company does not expect the adoption 
of this standard to have a material impact on its results as well as to the presentation of the Company’s financial statements. 

IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures 

This amendment prescribes the accounting for investments in associates and to set out the requirements for the application 
of the equity method when accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures. This standard shall be applied by all 
entities  that  are  investors  with  joint  control  of,  or  significant  influence  over,  an  investee.  This  standard  is  effective  for 
annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a 
material impact on its results. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 2012 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
December 31, 2012 (Dollar amounts in thousands except for per share amounts) 

36.  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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2012 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 Risk 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 Risk 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 Risk Committee; Director 
since November 2005.  

Robert A. Stuebing 
Corporate Director; Member of Audit Committee; Chair of 
Risk 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 and Chief Risk Officer 

Tammy Oldenburg  
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

Carl Brown 
Vice President, Operations 

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) 572-4880 
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 

2012 ANNUAL REPORT / MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 

Corporate Information  
This  MCAN  Mortgage  Corporation  2012  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  416-572-4880  or  1-855-213-6226,  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 
obtain 
www-us.computershare.com/investor/.   

Enrolment 

Forms 

online 

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  
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 
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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