For those investors at the reaping rather than sowing/growing stage I believe that FN and MKP are worthy of consideration.

FN is Canada's largest non-bank originator and underwriter of mortgages and has a current yield of 6.9%

MKP's current yield is 8.1%. Dividends have increased steadily from $0.76/annum in 2005 to the current $1.28/annum. It should be noted that MKP is a MIC (mortgage investment corporation) and as such the dividends are classified as interest income for tax purposes - accordingly it may best be held in a registered account. It is also worth noting that MKP is the only publicly traded MIC that is regulated by the OSFI.

I have owned both for years.