AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Ottawa must do more for tariff-hit steel and auto, including sector exemptions from federal carbon rules and more support as the cross-border fight drags on. Retail & Consumer Impact: Grocers are reintroducing clearer “Canadian-made” and tariff-impact signage—Loblaw’s “T” labels and country-of-origin cues—to help shoppers spot price increases tied to U.S. tariffs. Commercial Real Estate (GTA): Toronto-area CRE investment rose about 35% year-over-year in H1 2026, with multifamily deals driving a sharp rebound in transaction volume. Local Development & Housing: Yellowknife is updating its 25-year community plan to be “less prescriptive” and more implementable, with new housing and land-use priorities. Municipal Politics: Thorold’s business community is hosting a Sept. 30 meet-and-greet for city council and mayor candidates. Construction & Costs: Reports highlight how building-material tariffs are complicating new-home pricing and small builders’ cost pressures.
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