AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoHousing Affordability & Costs: Equifax says Canada’s mortgage delinquency rate hit 0.28% in Q1 2026, up 32% year-over-year, with Ontario and B.C. seeing the biggest jumps as higher renewals and other debt squeeze households. Modular Housing Push: Nanaimo’s Cueva Homes says it’s the first Canadian firm to get CSA certification for manufacturing and importing modular-carriage homes from China, clearing the way for permits and a marketing rollout. Construction & Community Impact: Markham’s Main Street Unionville officially reopened after a $14.8M restoration, with streetscape upgrades and new amenities timed ahead of major events. Rent-Controlled “Affordable” Debate: A heritage-building deal in Lemont House is being questioned because “affordable” rents still sit above what many renters can manage, even if they’re below CMHC new-build benchmarks. Local Development & Land Use: Portage la Prairie launched recruitment for a new fire chief as part of a public-safety restructuring, highlighting how municipal staffing and planning changes affect local services. Mental Health in Trades: A Kelowna-focused podcast episode spotlights a construction-trades mental health crisis, citing high rates of depression/anxiety and suicide risk. Environment & Outdoor Space: Calgary-area sightings of forest tent caterpillars are spiking, with municipalities advising residents as outbreaks cycle.
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