AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMunicipal Infrastructure: Kirkland Lake is spending about $1.5M to rebuild the Joe Mavrinac Community Complex aquatic centre roof, with extra repairs tied to ongoing leaks and infiltration concerns. Labour & Cost Pressure: Labour Day coverage across Canada highlights calls to protect collective bargaining and workers’ rights amid tariff-driven uncertainty and rising household costs. Housing & Public Trust: Vancouver police charged a 26-year veteran with fraud, theft and breach of trust tied to alleged housing-development misconduct, with 19 victims reporting more than $3M in losses. Energy & Affordability: Ottawa extended its fuel excise tax suspension through Jan. 31, 2027, aiming to ease pump prices during the U.S. trade dispute. Transit & Enforcement: Montreal’s STM is testing AI to spot people lingering near closing time at select Metro stations, triggering special constables to escort riders out. Real Estate Market Signals: Metro Vancouver’s industrial/logistics sector is expanding, with 18 Wheels adding large distribution space as importers adjust and vacancies/rents stabilize. Policy Watch: Alberta introduced a $14 per-panel solar recycling fee and a landfill ban starting Oct. 1.
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