AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoJasper Wildfire Recovery: Ottawa announced an additional $520M for Jasper’s rebuild after the 2024 wildfire, on top of $385M already committed—aimed at restoring Parks Canada infrastructure, extending interim housing, and accelerating fire-risk reduction. B.C. Housing Policy: A B.C. condo buy-up plan to convert 2,200 unsold units into affordable homes is drawing backlash and raising questions about how it will work in practice, while the province also faces pressure to cut development cost charges and fund transit and hospitals. Affordability & Demographics: A new look at seniors’ plans suggests fewer older Canadians are eager to downsize than two years ago, potentially limiting future housing supply. Capital Markets: Foreign investors bought a record C$27.7B in federal bonds in April, boosting demand as Prime Minister Carney prepares major spending tied to housing, infrastructure, defence and productivity. Construction Update: StatsCan reports building construction investment rose 7.8% year over year in April, with multi-unit growth leading in B.C. Urban Impacts: Toronto activated all heat emergency measures during an extreme heat warning, expanding cooling access for vulnerable residents.
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