AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoHousing Delivery: Winnipeg has already cleared its federal housing accelerator target, with 14,833 new units getting building permits since Dec. 2023—putting it on track for the final $32.6M payment (reviewed in early 2027). Construction & Jobs: In B.C., Chemainus-based Ron Anderson & Sons is getting $2M from the province to expand prefabrication beyond wall systems into floors, roof panels and stairs, aiming to add about 35 jobs as U.S. tariffs squeeze manufacturing. Affordability & Policy: Cambridge, Ont. is weighing whether to join a development charges reduction program that could cut fees by 30%+—but staff warn it may create a multi-million-dollar tax hit with limited impact on home prices. Energy & Infrastructure: Enbridge is buying Tallgrass’s crude oil business for $2.55B, expanding its U.S. liquids pipeline footprint. Market Watch: Canada-U.S. trade tensions are still rippling into housing and construction costs, with new tariff moves drawing fresh political pushback. Regional Housing: B.C. rent trends remain mixed, with reports pointing to continued declines in asking rents in August.
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