AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousing & Homelessness: A Toronto-area refugee shelter system is struggling to absorb the next surge, with cities scrambling to keep people housed as demand outpaces vacancies. Municipal Politics: B.C. and Ontario civic races keep spotlighting housing and safety, including BWSS urging B.C. municipal candidates to commit to actions against intimate partner violence. Development & Permitting: Ottawa’s new major projects bill is drawing scrutiny over how fast-tracking could affect environmental safeguards. Energy & Infrastructure: Canpotex is investing $500M in Vancouver’s Neptune Bulk Terminals to modernize potash export capacity, while Expro won a Newfoundland offshore life-extension contract for a 14-well campaign starting in 2027. Market Watch: A Globe and Mail report says remote and hybrid work is shrinking in Canada, with fully remote roles down sharply—another pressure point for office demand. Real Estate Valuation: A reminder for families selling homes to children: sale price doesn’t automatically equal fair market value, with potential tax and estate-planning impacts.
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