AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTariff shock for housing supply chains: After U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed, 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20B–$28B of Canadian goods took effect, with construction materials like plywood and alcohol among the targeted categories—raising the odds of higher costs for builders and consumers on both sides of the border. Federal housing politics and affordability pressure: Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre toured a Brant County precast operation, framing housing delivery as a federal responsibility while attacking taxes and fees. Local housing approvals in Saint John: City council advanced a Hyatt hotel proposal on the east side and also approved first steps for a north-end residential plan—a mid-rise project with 267 units plus commercial space near Lansdowne Plaza. Homelessness push: A letter urges Canadians to get involved in the development of the next national housing strategy, arguing a reimagined Canada Housing Benefit could sharply cut homelessness. Tech and property data leadership: Teranet named Sam Ishak as CIO, signaling continued investment in secure digital infrastructure for Canada’s property ecosystem.
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