AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoHousing Affordability Policy: CMHC says cutting municipal development charges can make more projects viable—up to 14% in cities with the highest fees—but warns it won’t fix affordability on its own, calling for broader moves like land-use reform and construction productivity gains. Human Rights Lens: The Federal Housing Advocate urges Ottawa to renew the National Housing Strategy and the new Build Canada Homes agency with a stronger human-rights-based approach. Northern B.C. Tax Fight: Local officials want data centres moved into a higher industrial tax category, arguing current rules don’t reflect power use impacts on communities. Market Signals: Toronto-area home sales rose 6.3% in May year-over-year as prices dipped, with buyers still holding negotiating power. Local Development Watch: Thunder Bay’s Intercity Shopping Centre has a new owner, Leyad, aiming to redevelop the long-vacant Sears space and backfill with new retailers. Community Housing Ideas: Six Nations council is reviewing a proposal for a mass timber modular housing factory to support affordable builds and jobs.
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