AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoPipeline & public cost: A new editorial argues taxpayers could be on the hook for up to $43.7B for Alberta-to-B.C. Pacific Link, despite the original idea being private-sector financing, with Indigenous communities later slated for a 10% stake backed by government loan guarantees. Housing & affordability: A commentary says B.C.’s proposed tax on newly built, vacant condos misses the real issue—sales are slow and costs are high—warning extra charges could further chill development and jobs. Municipal development: Medicine Hat will consider a land-use change to let Amazon build a package distribution and sorting facility at the historic Ogilvie Flour Mill complex, with early morning truck deliveries and local sorting. Local infrastructure: Nain, N.L., is getting funding to upgrade its sanitary sewer system to cut backups and support future housing. Community & elections: Multiple municipal election stories focus on housing, taxes and services, including candidate Q&As in Peterborough and B.C. Vancouver Island.
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