AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoEU–Canada Trade Tensions: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament after Donald Trump warned that Canada becoming an EU “associate member” could be a “hostile act,” with tariffs threatened. Housing & Rates Watch: The U.S. Fed raised its key rate for the first time in three years, a move that could keep borrowing costs elevated—something Canadian homebuyers will feel indirectly through mortgage-rate expectations. Transit & Land-Use: Ottawa is funding $500,000 in studies to explore light passenger rail using the former Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway corridor in Greater Victoria, with land-use analysis and community engagement. Local Real Estate Signals: In Sault Ste. Marie, home sales fell sharply but prices rose, with the local board saying buyers have more choice—just not lower prices. Municipal Business Climate: Winnipeg received an “F” in CFIB’s inaugural municipal report card, highlighting cost and regulatory burdens that can affect development timelines. Investing in Canadian CRE: Real Estate Split Corp. filed an amended prospectus for its overnight offering, with pricing unchanged.
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