AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGordie Howe Bridge Opens: The long-delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge finally opened to traffic in Windsor-Detroit, ending months of cross-border controversy and answering questions about why a completed crossing sat unused. The $6.4B project is now moving people and freight again, with the opening tied to a revenue-sharing deal and U.S. consent rules for toll changes. Trade-Tariff Pressure: The same week’s backdrop is rising U.S.-Canada tariff friction, with new duties raising costs and uncertainty for supply chains that touch construction materials and housing. Industrial Leasing Signal: In Halifax, Skyline Industrial REIT says Bayers Lake Industrial Centre is fully leased after a demand surge, a bright spot for Atlantic Canada’s industrial market. Workforce Training Push: Ottawa and Ontario are funding retraining for more than 500 workers in the North affected by tariffs, aiming to move people into in-demand trades. Office Tech Shift: New research suggests Canadian office workers expect AI to reshape areas like cybersecurity, training and productivity—less “job loss,” more operational change.
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