Mortgage amortization and term are easily confused, but they are two different things! A mortgage amortization period is the amount of time it will take to pay your mortgage to zero with regular payments. A portion of each regular payment goes to interest costs, and a portion goes to reducing the loan balance (paying off the mortgage principal).
The mortgage term is the period of time the rate is negotiated for. Many Canadians will typically renew or switch providers at the end of their term. Most mortgage terms range from 6 months to 25 years, with 5 years being the most popular. If your mortgage is not paid off by the end of the term, a new mortgage must be arranged.