AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMunicipal Elections: Ontario’s fall municipal election nominations closed, setting the stage for a crowded ballot in places like Ottawa and Windsor, where candidate filings and competition levels could shape turnout. Housing & Homelessness: Stratford says it won’t evict residents from a bus-depot encampment despite rumours of an August clearing, while Sudbury pushes for more supportive and transitional housing at AMO. Indigenous Communities & Land: A Cambodia report highlights how development projects are eroding land, culture and languages in Ratanakiri, as youth-led media tries to amplify local voices. Infrastructure for Growth: Hampton seeks $2.4M for sewer and lagoon upgrades tied to 1,800 new homes; BC Hydro advances $200M in Burnaby substation upgrades to power more customers. Data Centres & Power: Ontario’s draft data centre playbook proposes premium electricity pricing and faster permitting, while Alberta faces mounting local backlash over AI data centre plans. Energy & Trade: Canada-US tariff talks near an Aug. 22 deadline, with draft terms floating lower vehicle, steel and aluminum duties.
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