AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoHousing affordability & energy bills: New research says Canadians are increasingly worried about the cost of living after move-in, with energy costs rising as a real affordability pressure—and many see energy-efficient homes as the practical fix. Heat-pump push in new builds: Newmarket struck a deal tied to the Shining Hill development to install heat pumps in 1,000+ homes, plus added land for affordable housing and community amenities. Construction & jobs backdrop: Canada’s May jobs report showed a big gain (88,000 jobs) and a drop in unemployment to 6.6%, with construction among the sectors helping drive hiring. Water infrastructure: Alma residents are welcoming a new water system aimed at ending boil-water orders and water shortages. Development risk & safety: Gatineau officials say carbon monoxide leaks were linked to blasting at a nearby housing project, triggering evacuations. Big infrastructure momentum: Fluor and JGC’s LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion work in Kitimat moved forward with a limited notice to proceed. Local environment cleanup: Thunder Bay’s north harbour pollution cleanup has slowed again, raising concerns about progress on a long-running mercury-contaminated site. AI data-centre backlash: Opposition to proposed hyperscale AI data centres is growing across Canada, with residents citing land, power and water concerns.
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