AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoToronto Infill: A two-storey garden suite in East York has sparked a privacy dispute and a campaign to limit new suites to one storey, highlighting the neighbourhood tensions that can follow looser planning rules. Affordability: Canadian house prices have more than doubled since 2005, while rising interest rates are adding to mortgage strain. Carney’s budget, due Thursday, is expected to include new affordability measures and infrastructure investment. Housing Supply: Aging water infrastructure is stalling homebuilding in parts of Quebec, while Ottawa has announced an additional $130 million to improve housing conditions and affordability in Inuit communities. Construction Outlook: Canadian builders face rising costs and trade risks despite an uptick in activity, adding pressure to efforts to expand housing supply.
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