AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing & Land Trusts: Community land trusts are gaining momentum as a practical way to protect affordability and slow displacement, with examples across Ottawa, Vancouver, Halifax and Toronto. Rental Affordability: Nova Scotia is flagged as Canada’s most expensive rental market by asking rents, while Victoria is pushing to keep rent supplement programs funded to prevent homelessness. New Builds & Partnerships: Cascadia Development and Fiera Real Estate are teaming up for a purpose-built North Vancouver rental project at 2525 Lonsdale (66 homes, mix of market and affordable). Infrastructure for Growth: Kelowna International Airport is set to receive up to $22.4M for utility upgrades to unlock development on its East Lands. Energy & Construction: Canadian Energies is pitching a $1.9B sodium-ion battery energy storage gigafactory campus in Chatham-Kent, aiming for 2,500 direct jobs. Climate Adaptation (Municipal): Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor hopefuls outline adaptation priorities like stormwater upgrades, drainage, tree canopy protection and emergency preparedness. Policy Watch: Victoria calls for renewed funding for rent supplements as programs face elimination.
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