AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMunicipal Politics: A new Vancouver mayoral poll shows 26% of likely voters still undecided, with Mayor Ken Sim at 30% and a tight second-place fight between Kareem Allam (19%) and Pete Fry (19%), as housing and turnout loom large. Local Governance & Growth: Brantford released its 2025 annual report, highlighting downtown revitalization, transit upgrades, housing supports and major industrial investment, while noting a surge in demolition permits in 2026. Real Estate Dealmaking (Ontario): Real Estate Bay Realty launched RealEstateBuyer.ca, pitching regulated, transparent cash-buyer options for off-market sales amid Southern Ontario volatility and longer listing timelines. Housing Supply (B.C. Rentals): TELUS Living opened its second purpose-built rental community in Nanaimo—195 units at 235 Wallace St.—continuing its plan to repurpose telecom sites into housing. Construction & Property Risk: A Brantford construction update points to a rare early-year focus on demolitions, including major work tied to existing industrial sites. Global Liveability (Canada angle): Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2026 liveability ranking puts Vancouver at No. 9, while U.S. cities sit mid-pack.
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