AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Data Centres & Power: Bell says it will quadruple its Saskatchewan AI data centre buildout to 1.2GW, with construction already underway near Regina and a potential $50B+ investment footprint. Political Pushback: Saskatchewan’s NDP is calling for a moratorium on hyperscale AI data centre construction until there’s a stronger assessment process and public consultation. National Investment Drive: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Canada Investment Summit in Toronto drew nearly $500B in commitments, including major financing and Bell’s Saskatchewan AI expansion. Tax Incentives for Builders: Ottawa is expanding the “productivity mega deduction,” widening the assets eligible for accelerated write-offs to spur new investment. Housing & Development Charges: Orillia approved participation in Ontario’s development charges reduction program, cutting residential DCs by 50% for three years. Local Infrastructure Wins: A $66.4M watermain project will extend safe drinking water to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and end boil-water advisories. Market Watch: CREA reports home sales slipping again amid fresh economic headwinds. Community & Planning: Kelowna, YLW airport, FireSwarm Solutions and Okanagan College launched partnerships to build an AI-enabled drone and aerospace innovation hub.
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