AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInfrastructure Approvals: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push to speed up nation-building projects is hitting a snag as Ottawa extends consultations on changes to the Impact Assessment Act to July 22, adding more delay to a system Carney says is too slow and repetitive. Road Safety & Housing Access: Ottawa-area parents and working residents are urging governments to strengthen Vision Zero-style traffic safety changes, arguing current road priorities make daily life harder for families and commuters. Real Estate Industry: Canada’s brokerage community is mourning the death of Conrad Zurini, long-time leader of RE/MAX Niagara & Escarpment Realty, with the firm noting his decades of impact across hundreds of agents. Active Transportation: A new trail network plan is moving ahead for Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation in Dalles 38C, aiming to close walking and cycling gaps to connect homes with key community sites. Jobs & Construction Demand: Statistics Canada reports Canada added 87,800 jobs in May and unemployment fell to 6.6%, with construction among the sectors driving the gain.
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