AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousehold Finance Pressure: Alpine Credits points to Statistics Canada data showing household credit market debt at $3.25T in Q1 2026 and a debt-to-disposable-income ratio of 179.6%, arguing homeowners need to better understand home equity as budgets tighten. Industrial Real Estate (Metro Vancouver): Grosvenor Property Canada signed a 10-year lease with Doka Canada for a 15-acre Annacis Island site at 830 Carlisle St., underscoring continued scarcity of large industrial land as tenants compete. Roads & Development: Saskatchewan road crews are working on multiple southwest highways and intersections, with drivers warned of delays and fresh surface hazards. Local Infrastructure Safety: St. John’s plans upgrades to the crash-prone Kelsey Drive area to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians. Northern Logistics Growth: Manitoulin Transport opened a new Geraldton terminal to support mineral exploration and Ring of Fire-related development. Housing Support (Saskatchewan): The province increased the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit for eligible renters, including doubled monthly rates for people fleeing interpersonal violence. Policy Debate (Ottawa): A guest submission argues Ottawa’s foreign buyer ban should be reconsidered as it expires in 2027, saying it hasn’t fixed broader market tightness. Tax & Affordability (Regina): Regina stakeholders say a proposed city-centre parking lot property tax subclass likely won’t spur redevelopment and could affect parking availability. Skilled Trades Investment (Ontario): Ontario announced $6M+ for apprenticeship pathways and modernized training in Hamilton, including upgrades at Mohawk College.
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